Transportation
New Political Party Promotes Car-Free Development
Projet Montreal, led by urban planner Richard Bergeron, campaigns for car-free development in civic election campaign.
Is Connecticut The Next Stop For Transit Oriented Development?
Despite Connecticut's well developed commuter railroad and congested highways, there has been little effort devoted towards encouraging transit oriented development in the state. That may be about to change.
Investigating Mumbai's Disaster Plan
After monsoon rains exposed the inadequacies of Mumbai's civic agencies, India's leading newspaper investigates what measures are in place to avoid a repeat of Mumbia's July 27th floods.
Rail Could Have Aided Evacuations
Too few buses didn't work for New Orleans, and too many cars didn't work for Houston. Rail is the third way.
Escaping Hurricane Katrina By Bike
Man and his dog leaves New Orleans on foot, and rides the rest of the way on a donated bike.
New Car Safety Technologies Promise Increases In Fuel Economy
New studies and technologies are causing an important shift in the federal government's thinking about fuel economy rules for SUVs and pickups.
Six Crucial Questions Facing Coastal Development
According to metereologists we may be heading for a new era of severe Atlantic storms. Coastal communities face six crucial questions.
Southern California Cities Test Smart Parking Meters
Los Angeles is testing out new 'smart' parking meters that use credit or ATM cards as payment and remind you to pay via text messaging.
Stranded In The Wake Of Disaster
Over 200,000 people without cars in New Orleans had no way out of the city in Katrina's wake.
The Politics of Gridlock
It is time for a new consensus that is based on the realization that we will never get Americans out of their cars, writes Robert Atkinson.
Building America's Longest Underground Highways
As land becomes more scarce and traffic gets progressively worse, Southern California's transit planners begin to look seriously at underground highways.
Public Transit In L.A. Is For Other People, Not Natives
Traffic may be horrible in Los Angeles, but for many, it still beats the alternative of public transportation.
Rethinking the Future of the Federal Surface Transportation Program
Beyond fiscal year 2009, the future of the surface transportation program appears murky.
The Transit Field of Dreams: If You Operate It, Will They Come?
Many people think the magnitude of transit ridership is outside the control of public policy and decision-makers.
Mexico's Guaymas Port May Pick Up California's Slack
Officials in Mexico are looking to capitalize on delays at California ports to redirect work to Guaymas.
Metro Makeover: Montreal's Subway System
As Montreal's Metro pushes 40 years of age, a series of articles document the past and future changes.
Building Cities for Pedestrians
Hong Kong has one of the most progressive pedestrianization programs in the world, writes Christopher DeWolf. Canadian cities, take note.
Rail Builds Better Economy
Twin Cities soar with transit, Detroit sinks without.
Issaquah, WA, To Invest In A Streetcar
Community looking to streetcar to ease downtown gridlock, connect tourist attractions and encourage development.
Lack of Automobility Key to New Orleans Tragedy
The real cause of the tragedy in New Orleans was the lack of automobiles for evacuees, argues Randall O'Toole.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
JM Goldson LLC
Custer County Colorado
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Jefferson Parish Government
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
