Transportation

Philadelphia Considers Its Parking Destiny

Philadelphia citizens weigh in on the direction of parking policy in downtown.

April 9, 2005 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Moving New Jersey

New Jersey "is a cross between a Sun Belt city that relies on buses and cars because it has no rail system and a place like Long Island or Westchester County, where most commuters depend on cars and trains."

April 7, 2005 - The New York Times

Oil Prices will Only Drop Through Meaningful Conservation

But gas may need to hit $4 a gallon before American consumers turn to smaller cars and alternative fuels, analysts say.

April 7, 2005 - From the Wilderness

High Price of Oil Rippling Through the Economy

With most consumer goods shipped by truck, high fuel prices are going to start making everything more expensive.

April 7, 2005 - The Christian Science Monitor

Transportation Utility Fees Debated In Minnesota

If passed, Minnesota cities would be allowed to impose property fees based on estimated traffic generation.

April 5, 2005 - Star Tribune

'User-Friendliness' Is Important For Transit Success

Does naming transit lines after colors make them more marketible?

April 4, 2005 - Public Transit

Personal Rapid Transit For Minneapolis Suburb?

Enthusiasts say Minneapolis' greater Southdale Area is a perfect place for a personal rapid transit (PRT) system.

April 3, 2005 - Edina Sun Current

Indicators For Comprehensive And Sustainable Transport Planning

A new paper provides guidance on the selection of indicators for comprehensive and sustainable transportation planning.

April 3, 2005 - Victoria Transport Policy Institute

Friday Funny: My Very Own Monorail

Cartoonist Peter Bagge offers his four-part vision of one Seattle's internal battle to build a monorail.

April 1, 2005 - Reason Online

Vehicles Protest Against Pedestrians

Vehicles stage massive park-ins and protests across the nation against aggressive pedestrians.

April 1, 2005 - Project For Public Spaces

Which Cities And States Have The Longest Commutes?

Americans spend more than 100 hours commuting to work each year, and two percent face "extreme commutes" of 90+ minutes one-way.

March 31, 2005 - U.S. Census Bureau

Making Buses Move Faster Could 'Revolutionize' Travel

Transportation planners believe that making buses move just 10% faster would be a major improvement in New York City.

March 30, 2005 - The New York Times

Car-Sharing Gains Momentum

Good subway system and bike path network make the D.C. area fertile ground for car-sharing companies.

March 30, 2005 - The Washington Post

San Francisco Considers Congestion Pricing

Several city leaders are considering a downtown toll zone where drivers would be charged to enter the city center.

March 29, 2005 - San Francisco Examiner

Bus Rapid Tranist Questioned

Virginia's largest beach resort is skeptical of proposed transit system.

March 29, 2005 - Virginian Pilot

The Illusion Of Free Parking

The New York Times reviews "The High Cost of Free Parking," a new book published by the American Planning Association.

March 28, 2005 - The New York Times

Bad Plans, Visual Blight In Downtown Cleveland

Some plans are so bad they deserve to die on the drawing board, complains columnist Steve Litt about a new plan to speed traffic through Cleveland's downtown inner belt.

March 25, 2005 - The Plain Dealer

'Super Slab' Plan Shelved

A Colorado state Senate committee delayed the proposed Front Range Toll Road also known as the "Super Slab".

March 24, 2005 - The Rocky Mountain News

Unsound Transportation Funding

Maryland legislature protests governor's plan to borrow heavily to build a new highway.

March 23, 2005 - The Washington Post

Are Trains Safer When Pulled?

Engines at the front of trains might be safer but will likely cost far too much.

March 23, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

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