Transportation

Sydney's Public Transportation Behind The Times

Australia's top city deserves a world-class transportation system.

June 4, 2005 - The Sydney Morning Herald

Bicycle Culture Growing In Los Angeles

Los Angeles cyclists come together to organize "Bike Summer" -- a month long festival of bicycle-related events this June.

June 3, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Minnesotan Mayors Demand Upgrades To Transportation

Transportation issues remains a top issue with Minnesotan citizens -- so why isn't the current legislation doing anything about it?

June 1, 2005 - Pioneer Press

Getting The (Parking And Riding) Prices Right

UCLA's Don Shoup's article, "Fare-Free Public Transit at Universities" is named by ACSP as the best JPER article from 2004.

May 30, 2005 - Journal Of Planning Education And Research

How Does The Quality Of Your City's Roads Measure Up?

USA Today publishes a chart showing the quality of road ratings for U.S. metro areas with populations above 250,000.

May 27, 2005 - USA Today

Surviving Without A Car In North America

Is it possible to survive in North America without a car? An Englishman takes on the challenge.

May 27, 2005 - Grist Magazine

New LAX Plans Won't Fly, Depsite Approvals

FAA's approves new LAX expansion plan despite new L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's vehement opposition.

May 25, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Slow Start For Duluth Commuter Rail

Duluth, MN is testing whether commuter rail might be a viable alternative to driving in a medium-sized, relatively uncongested metro area.

May 25, 2005 - Duluth News

And Automated People Mover For Beijing

The fully automated and driverless transit system would connect to the Beijing International Airport.

May 24, 2005 - The Globe and Mail

Oil in an Age of Scarcity

The Canadian national newspaper The Globe and Mail begins a week-long look at what 'peak oil' will mean for the world.

May 22, 2005 - The Globe and Mail

U.S. Senate Approves $295 Billion Transportation Bill

In defiance of the White House, the U.S. Senate approved a $295 billion highway and mass transit bill.

May 19, 2005 - The New York Times

Houston Needs Innovative Traffic Solutions

Can combining technology, incentives and HOV lanes solve Houston's traffic problems?

May 18, 2005 - The Houston Chronicle

Third Annual London Congestion Pricing Report

Transport for London releases its third annual report on Central London's congestion charging program.

May 17, 2005 - Transport For London

Cycling Trends And Policies In Canadian Cities

A detailed analysis of cycling programs and trends in six major Canadian cities which have made "impressive efforts" to encourage cycling.

May 17, 2005 - Victoria Transport Policy Institute

City Transit Systems Struggle To Stay On Track

Chicago is latest to consider route cuts, but from Philadelphia to San Francisco, fares may rise.

May 17, 2005 - The Christian Science Monitor

Proposed Transportation Bill Is The Wrong Approach

Brookings scholars discuss the federal transportation reauthorization.

May 15, 2005 - The Boston Globe

Georgia's Proposed Toll Road

A heavy backlash against a toll road in Georgia spurs several innovative compromises.

May 14, 2005 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Friday Funny: Improving Amtrak

The Onion offers its top tips for improving Amtrak's propsects for funding.

May 13, 2005 - The Onion

Oregon Considers 'Vehicle Mileage Tax'

Thinking of getting a fuel-efficient hybrid car in response to rising gas prices? Think again.

May 12, 2005 - Wall St. Journal

Vegas-Anaheim Bullet Train On Fast Track to Federal Funds

Proponents say the plan for a high-speed train is a godsent. Opponents are worried that the government is throwing their money away.

May 11, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

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