Transportation
Monorail Cost Overrun Claims Debunked
Josh Feit criticizes The Seattle Times' editorial and coverage of Seattle Monorail project.
Denver Inner-City Rail Proposal May Meet Opposition
Denver's Downtown Multimodal Access Planning Study touts the possibility of connecting destinations within Denver that are left out of the massive Fastracks plan.
Highway Building: Texas Style
The $185 billion Trans-Texas Corridor, with 4,000 miles of expressways, mostly toll lanes. will be nearly a quarter-mile wide.
Eight Myths About Rail Transit In Honolulu
Rail critics identify eight "myths" about Honolulu's proposed $2.6 billion rail system.
Why Amtrak Matters
Proposed budget cuts to Amtrak leave advocates wondering why the U.S. generously subsidizes other forms of transportation, but not passenger rail.
Walking, Cycling Levels Linked to Green Space Availability
Study explores the relationship between transportation options, health, and open space in urban areas.
Seattle's Monorail: An Indecent Proposal?
Would you pay $6 billion for a 13-stop system?
Friday Funny: Minnesota Too Polite To Ask For Transit Funding
Minnesota is reluctance to request more interstate funding.
Is It Time To End Amtrak Subsidies?
Columnist James K. Glassman wonders why it has taken so long to conclude that Amtrak subsidies should end.
Feds Opposes New Maryland Highway Construction
Maryland county approves the construction a new highway despite public protest and environmental concerns.
Will EPA Objections Block Intercounty Connector?
EPA weighs in their objections and concerns regarding proposals for Maryland’s Intercounty Connector (ICC) construction.
When Traffic Is Good
In Brooklyn, planning tools can be used to harness increased neighborhood traffic for good.
Hybrids Flex Political Muscle
Gas-electric vehicle supporters hope to make Maryland a clean-air state.
British Voters Give Congestion Charging A Big Setback
A key plank of British transport policy meets with public resistance in Edinburgh.
Denver Voters Gallop To Smart Growth
Denver residents love light rail and they want more of it.
DOT Plans TOD
New Mexico's Dept. of Transportation (DOT) seeks to complement pending rail service with a transit oriented development (TOD).
Transportation Justice
Grist Magazine correspondent Ansje Miller reports from a conference on transportation and justice.
Heading Down The Wrong Track
PCJ Editor Wayne Senville offers his opinion on the Bush Administration proposed elimination of Amtrak's budget.
Traffic Cheaters
HOV lanes in the Washington area are being invaded by ineligible users.
Saving America's Subway
Congressional hearing highlights the urgent needs of Washington's subway system.
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
