Transportation
Driving A Mini In An SUV World
An American driver of the popular 'Mini' car relates how it feels to drive next to mamoth SUVs
America: A Nation on Wheels
Traffic is worst in big cities and suburbs, and 50% feel it is worse than 5 years ago, according to an ABC traffic poll.
Transit Planners Have It All Wrong
Columnist Steven Greenhut explains why public transit will never replace the auto, and chastises planners trying to use transit for social engineering.
TOD Is Great, But Where Do We Park?
Transit-oriented development is a necessary but not sufficient precondition to more transit ridership, writes Bill Fulton.
Surviving Traffic: An A to Z Self-Help Guide
With the demise of the Orange County's Centerline light-rail project, an alternative weekly sheds light on the past, present, and grim future of transportation in Southern California.
Most Expensive Transit Fare
The Toronto Transit Commission's planned fare increase makes it the most expensive fare in Canada, and more than fares charged in New York, Chicago and Paris.
Should Cities Convert One-Way Streets To Two Way?
A recent trend in planning is to convert one-way streets to two way to slow traffic and make streets more pedestrian friendly.
London-style Congestion Pricing For San Francisco?
San Francisco Transportation Authority is asked to study implementing congestion charging for downtown San Francisco.
Tolls Over Taxes for Transportation Funding
Residents in the D.C. area overwhelmingly favor tolls to fund highway construction and ease congestion.
Why Do Carpool Cheaters Do It?
Carpool cheater confess and explain why they decide to run the risk of a huge fine to drive solo in the carpool lane.
You'll Never Drive Alone
Carpooling, car-sharing companies offer driving alternatives.
No Free Parking for Hybrids
A critique of Thomas Friedman's proposal for free parking for Hybrid vehicles as part of America's strategy for energy independence.
New Start For Light Rail Project
A controversial $1.3 billion project to link Orlando International Airport and the city's downtown is being resurrected six years after being abandoned.
The Long-term Cost of Extreme Commuting
The number of "supercommuters" is expected to rise.
So Why Public Transit?
Two transit advocates explain the need for high quality public transit in the United States.
McClister's Commute
A reporter accompanies a typical Washington area commuter as he starts his commute before dawn.
Addicted to Their Cars
Commuting in the Washington region is brutal, and no let-up is in sight.
Bush Budget Goes Off The Rails
The budget tabled by President Bush seeks to eliminate the subsidy for Amtrak, at a time when countries around the world are investing in their passenger rail systems.
Atlanta's Beltline Gets Thumbs Up
An 18-month, $2.5 million study concluded that an "inner core" transit loop around Atlanta is feasible.
Bush Budget Reduces Amtrak
Proposed 2006 budget would cut Amtrak's $1.2 billion federal funding possibly ending passenger service in many states.
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
