Transportation
Unmanned Cars Ready To Navigate Traffic Within A Few Years?
The winners of last year's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) artificial intelligence road race claim that they'll have a car ready to navigate urban traffic in less than a year.
San Francisco Muni Is Running Late
A recent report has revealed some shortcomings of San Francisco's Municipal Railway system: Muni busses and railcars arrive on schedule only 70%of the time. The issue is underlined by a 1999 measure that sought an on-time percentage of 85% by 2004.
London Mayor Ken Livingstone Profiled
London's mayor takes on the traffic challenge by expanding his congestion pricing experiment into West London -- an area with posh shopping areas and celebrity townhouses.
Feds Vs. Regional Transit Planners
State and federal transportation officials have voiced concerns about the feasibility of a transit plan put forward by regional transportation planners in Portland, Oregon. The two sides continue to clash.
One Billion Dollar Plan Unveiled For Atlanta's Signature Street
The ambitious plan proposes to transform Peachtree Street with new streetcars, parks and other amenities. But skeptics wonder if such a massive overhaul is feasible -- or even necessary.
Why A Bullet Train Is No Silver Bullet
James E. Moore, chairman of the department of industrial and systems engineering at USC, argues that high speed rail linking major metro areas is not a solution for California's transportation needs.
Tenant Holds Out Against Eminent Domain For Phoenix Light Rail
As plans push forward for the construction of a light rail system in Phoenix, Arizona, one man has refused to vacate the final property local governments need to acquire through eminent domain to complete the project.
More Road Tolls A Sure Thing In California's Future
A $20 Billion transportation bond, approved by voters in Nov., was just the start. The governor and legislature have signaled interest in continuing toll road building via public-private partnerships financed by tolls, sure to upset many drivers.
Big TOD Project Breaks Ground In L.A.
Ground has been broken on an expansive transit-oriented development in the heart of Hollywood. A new hotel, apartment complex, and shopping center are part of the project, which is situated above one of L.A.'s subway stations.
California Drivers Pay For Freedom from Freeways
California's congestion pricing is based on a driver's economic rationality and self-interest.
Enrique Peñalosa: 'A City is a Means to a Way of Life'
In this latest episode of StreetFilms, Enrique Peñalosa, former mayor of Bogota, keynotes "Manhattan on the Move," a conference hosted by Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer.
Duany's 'No-Brainer' May Not Be So Simple
Improving Newburgh, New York's connectivity to Manhattan is being called a "no-brainer" planning goal by Andres Duany, as planners look to redevelop the city's Hudson riverfront. But city officials say many hurdles have kept that goal out of reach.
A Video Tour Of An Automatic Parking Garage
This video from the BBC follows the journey of a car through the inner workings at an automated parking garage in New York City.
Georgia Lawmakers Look To Block Rail Line
In an effort to stop the creation of a 26-mile commuter rail line connecting Atlanta to numerous suburbs, Georgia lawmakers are hoping to pass a bill requiring voters in each city and county along the proposed line to individually approve funding.
Congestion Pricing Programs Get Help From U.S. Federal Budget
President Bush wants to give $305 million to cities and states to come up with ways to charge drivers for traveling at peak traffic.
Will Commuter Rail Happen In Southeast Michigan?
In order to alleviate congestion and auto-dependency, mass transportation proponents are working diligently to develop southeast Michigan's first commuter rail line.
How To Build Support For Sustainable Planning And Development
Liberal Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson has been successfully building support for smart growth during his seven years at the helm of this conservative city. Grist sits down with the Mayor to learn the secret of his success.
Comparing Subways Around The World
Washington Post Columnist John Kelley offers comments from subway riders who share their experiences riding other systems around the globe.
San Francisco Subway Project Warned To Speed Up
Having spent an inordinate amount of time in preliminary engineering, the major transit project for the San Francisco Bay Area is in serious financial trouble, according to the FTA, and could have its $750 million grant withdrawn.
Beijing's Parking Crunch
With more than 300,000 new cars hitting the roads each year, the Chinese capital has a serious shortage of parking. The solution? More parking lots of course.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
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