Transportation
Gas Prices Aren't Driving Los Angelenos To Transit
For the most part, higher gas prices don't induce drivers to take public transit. Extra time required for public transit is a major disincentive.
Feel Better About Being In Traffic
The California Department of Transportation is using a new system of electric signs to give motorists more information about freeway traffic.
Germans Pine Over Zoo Station
Planners see its demotion as just another step on the road to reunifying Berlin.
Freeway Tunnel Would Be Nation
Congress has approved $2.4 million to study a five-mile, $2 billion tunnel that would be the longest continuous highway tunnel in the US.
Bush Signs Huge Transportation Bill
President Bush says the $286.4 billion transportation measure will spur the economy.
$100 M In Federal Funds For Pedestrians
Four pilot projects will develop bicycle and pedestrian trails to encourage commuters to give up driving to work.
Proposal For Building Transit Usage
Canada's opposition Conservative party proposes income tax rebate for transit passes.
Vancouver Rail Transit Project Details Finalized
A public-private financing deal has been finalized for Vancouver's Richmond-Airport-Vancouver transit system.
Small Marina Receives Huge Windfall In Federal Transportation Funding
A small marina owner in the northern San Francisco Bay Area has received $20 million to initiate ferry service -- all beneath the radar of the Bay Area Water Transit Authority.
Kern County's Highway Coup
Representative Bill Thomas scores over $722 million from the Federal Highway Bill for Kerns County -- a move that has many in California perplexed.
Why U.S. Needs Passenger Rail
John Talton believes neglect of passenger rail shows misplaced national priority.
New York's $100 Million Mystery Tunnel Grant
The Port Authorities of New York and New Jersey $100 million to build a new tunnel under New York Harbor. Only problem -- they've never heard of the project.
Calming Seattle's Traffic
Would a 20 mph speed limit for side streets help calm traffic in Seattle?
Study Finds Parking Availability Encourages Driving
Study recommends imposing maximum parking limits, not minimum.
Tunnel Safety A Main Concern For U.S.
Most US tunnels are antiquated, and ill equipped to handle a terrorist attack.
Massachusetts Car-Sharing Company Secures Funds For Expansion
Zipcar plans to open offices in 11 other metro areas.
E-ZPass The Next Big Thing In New Hampshire
Sales of the E-ZPass have surpassed all expectations, driven by intense media coverage and government controversy.
Consortium Offers Virginia $1 Billion For Toll Road
The bid to privatize the Dulles Toll Road is the latest in a growing trend.
New L.A. Mayor Urges Residents To Use Public Transit
Mayor Villaraigosa urges Los Angeles residents to give up their cars one or two days a week and use public transit instead.
New York City Agency Approves Hybrids For Taxis
Six hybrid models have been approved for use as taxis in New York City.
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
