Transportation
Dedicating Light Rail Lanes
The city of Toronto plans to devote dedicated lanes to some of the city's major light rail routes. The project was promised in the mayor's re-election campaign and is expected to cost more than $2 billion.
The Quest For Colored Bike Lane Pavement
Bicycle advocates in San Francisco want the city to pave bike lanes with colored pavement, but so far the city has resisted the plan, citing a lack of standards.
The Biggest Bus In The World
With three sections, five doors, and a 300-person capacity, the "world's largest bus" has been unveiled in Shanghai. The new buses will be used for a planned bus rapid transit line in the city.
Ridesharing With The 'Net
An Internet networking site intended to help people organize rideshares is being unveiled in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, and many local officials hope the ease of arranging rides via the Internet will encourage more shared rides.
Seattle Voters Say No To Two Viaduct Plans
Seattle residents roundly rejected two options to replace the city's crumbling double-decker Alaskan Way Viaduct highway. Though the vote is not binding, the politicians were listening closely to what the voters had to say.
U.S. Transit Ridership Soaring
The American Public Transportation Association reported that transit ridership on US systems is at its highest levels since 1957, having increased for the last three consecutive years. Light, heavy, and commuter rail, respectively, led the increase.
Displaced Or Not, Residents Oppose Rail Expansion
Many Chinese residents facing displacement are protesting the planned expansion of a high-speed magnetic levitation train in Shanghai. Others who won't be displaced are also opposed, fearing increased noise pollution and accidents.
The U.S. Needs To Build More Roads
Conservative columnist George Will slams urban planners and says that because less than five percent of American workers use public transportation, the U.S. should put money into building more roads.
Google's Unparalleled Transit Network
Free shuttle service is intended to attract and retain the Bay Area's top talent.
Transportation 'Tournament' Inspired By March Madness
In an effort to make public involvement fun and educational, the York County Planning Commission in Pennsylvania developed a tournament bracket to assess priorities for long-range plan.
A Unified Northeast Corridor
Northeastern states need to collaborate on regional initiatives to compete globally.
Report Calls For Gas Tax Raise
Federal gas taxes must be raised to address a highway funding deficit of $11 billion, according to a new report by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
Does The Trans-Texas Corridor Have A Future?
Plans for the construction of several mega-highway and rail corridors across Texas are facing growing opposition.
Making Plans For 'Complete' Streets
Officials in Louisville, Kentucky, are considering joining the 22 other cities across the country that have adopted a 'complete' streets policy to ensure roads aren't built solely for cars.
States And Feds Push Indiana-Illinois Tollway
As part of a federal plan to accelerate the planning of new multistate highway corridors, Indiana is rallying support for a 63-mile, privately-funded tollway to connect the state to neighboring Illinois.
Will L.A. Finally Get A Train To The Airport?
State legislators have introduced a bill to connect the Green Line light rail with LAX.
Will Too Much Public Input Create 'The Big Ugly'?
Can soliciting too much public input on civic decisions result in nothing getting done? Seattle's efforts to figure out what to do with the Alaskan Way Viaduct provides a "textbook" example.
Paying $1 Per Mile To Speed Past Traffic
Time-sensitive commuters would benefit from proposed toll express lanes for D.C. area freeways, which would be built on congested carpool lanes by private companies. Carpools would still use the lanes free of charge.
Making The Trains Run On Time
Last year, one-third of Amtrak trains reached their destinations behind schedule. Making passenger rail competitive with other modes will require massive capital investment.
Canada's Cities Want More Money For Public Transit
Proposals to transfer revenue from gasoline taxes are floated as local leaders demand greater funding from the national government.
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.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
City of Cambridge
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
