Transportation
A 12-Step Program For Car Junkies
Livable Places publishes a guide for 'car junkies' on how to give up driving in Los Angeles.
The Scooter Takes On New York
Long popular in European cities, the scooter has recently made inroads in New York City.
West Bank-Gaza Strip High Speed Rail Line Proposed
The Rand Corporation, a California-based think tank, proposes high speed rail between Gaza and the West Bank, with possible links to Tel Aviv, Cairo, Beirut, and Aqaba.
The Beltway Gets HOT
A deal has been struck for a private company to build HOT lanes on the Virginia side of the Capital Beltway, at no cost to the state.
Learning How Not To Drive
Livable Places staff members leave their cars at home and opt for a smart growth lifestyle in Los Angeles.
Santa Fe Might Raise Parking Rates
An advisory panel narrowly approved a measure that would increase downtown parking to pay for a new parking structure.
Parking Problems in Britain Expected To Worsen
With one parking spot for every ten cars, Britain seeks solutions to parking woes.
Rapid Transit Bill Needs Major Push To Pass Florida State Legislature
A $100 tax on all new vehicles is at the center of major plans to change the face of rapid transit throughout all of South Florida.
Is Leasing Toll Roads A Smart Move?
A key factor in toll road lease agreements is shifting risk from the public sector to sophisticated investors.
Bush-Whack For Amtrak
Amtrak's Acela line "brake-downer" couldn't have come at a worse time forthe company, as Congress considers pulling Federal funds.
The 'Dark Side' Of Transit Forecasting
Half of traffic forecasts are off by at least 20%, according to a study of 210 international road and rail projects.
Neal Peirce On APA Studies About Trains And Parking
Should Americans pay for trains or more parking?
Understanding Honolulu's Transit Data
Honolulu doesn't regularly analyze its traffic accident data for transit planning purposes, instead relying on complaints.
Increasing Mobility Instead Of Reducing Congestion
Los Angeles is too dispersed for a rail system, and new roads are quickly filled with traffic. The best solution is not to reduce congestion, but to increase mobility.
Unleashing Private Transit
If we are serious about solving transit problems, we should eliminate public transit franchises, argues James E. Moore.
Traffic Congestion And The 'Starbucks Effect'
Coffee stops may have a significant impact on air pollution, fuel economy, and traffic.
Montreal's New $5 Million Cycling Infrastructure Plan
Montreal announces a new $5-million program to create a major cycling artery.
Fixing LA's Traffic By Making It 'Cool' To Not Drive
William Fulton offers a roadmap for the city's new mayor to make it "cool to get around town without driving."
Public Transit Spending To Be Priority In Montreal Region
Mayor promises to pressure Quebec, Canada to sign contract with feds for excise-tax deal.
Supply Side Analysis & Verification of Ridership Forecasts
Transit ridership forecasts can't be met if sufficient transit capacity is not provided.
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.
Tyler Technologies
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
