Transportation
Friday Funny: The Humbler
The cartoon strip FoxTrot runs a special series on the appeal of massive SUVs.
Next-Generation Slugging
Will long-distance solo drivers pick up short-distance riders on the commute to Microsoft?
California Considers Tracking Your Car
As fuel efficiency has increased, gas taxes have declined. California considers an alternative tax on mileage rather than gasoline.
The SUV Invasion of Europe
Despite vocal opposition, SUVs invade Europe.
Using Public Transit To Make Your Getaway Doesn't Usually Work
A bank robber escaped from a Chinatown heist into BART's underground tunnels, forcing part of the system to shutdown for four hours.
Maps Could Show Walking/biking Land Use Options
Cyclist urges mapmakers to include information useful to pedestrians and cyclists on maps.
Forcing The State To Complete Required Transit Projects
Approval of Boston's $14-billion Big Dig included an array of mitigating transit projects. Now the State is having second thoughts.
Map Unveiled For California Bullet Train
California's High-Speed Rail board has published it's propsed alignment for the state's futuristic 'bullet train'.
TV On Transit - A Denver Experiment
The Regional Transportation District (RTD) in Denver is considering adding televisions to public transit.
Small Florida Town Adopts Congestion Pricing
The Florida town of Windermere hopes to fight chronic traffic with fines for non-resident drivers.l
Austin Voters Pass Commuter-Rail Referendum
The ballot measure, called Capital Metro, may lead to a multi-modal transportation system in Central Texas.
Denver Votes To Reinvent Itself
Denver residents have approved an ambitious plan to become a rail-oriented city.
Calatrava Bridge Project May Be Phony
Local columnist argues that Dallas project is corrupt and doesn't deserve federal transportation funding.
Wisconsin's Transportation Wish List
Wisconsin's Department of Transportation polls 1,100 residents to find out their top transportation priorities.
On Swedish Trains, Travel Time Counts As Work Time
SJ (Swedish Railways) is trying to convince the country's employers that travel time equals work time in order to draw riders to trains.
Hummer not Big Enough for You? Try a Smart Truck
At 8,000 lbs, the "Smart Truck" will dwarf the Hummer.
New York's Subway Celebrates It's 100th Birthday
New York would simply not be the bustling, crowded, city that it is without its subway system.
A 12-Step Program for an Oil-Free Future
How can we redesign our transport system so that we can get where we need without burning oil?
High-Speed Failure?
Florida voters repealed a constitutional amendment to develop a state rail network, but the idea may survive.
How Is Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Different From Busses
A new report discusses the six elements that distinguish BRT from regular bus systems.
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
