Transportation

Privatizing The Chicago Transit Authority?

Chicago has leased the Chicago Skyway to a private toll road company. Could the same privatizaion framework be used for the Chicago Transit Authority, asks Wendell Cox.

November 6, 2004 - Chicago Sun-Times

Americans Willing To Pay To Get Rid Of Traffic

Despite concerns over the economy, most voters agreed to help pay for new rail systems, highways and bus routes.

November 5, 2004 - USA Today

Voters Approve Tax Hike For More Rapid Transit

Denver metro area voters increased their taxes to support FasTracks.

November 4, 2004 - The Rocky Mountain News

Results Of 2004 Election Transit Ballot Measures

A summary of results of over 60 transit-related ballot measures in several states.

November 4, 2004 - Center For Transportation Excellence

Austin Rail Referendum Passes

Voters approved a scaled-back version of commuter rail proposal that was rejected in 2000.

November 4, 2004 - Austin American-Statesmen

Mass Transit And Govt. Subsidies

In the metropolitan New York area mass transit needs public subsidies to survive.

November 3, 2004 - The New York Times

Reducing Auto Traffic In Central Park

A decades-long process of promoting pedestrian and bicycle traffic in Central Park - while reducing access to cars - moves forward.

November 1, 2004 - The New York Times

Stockhom Cyclists Give The City Low Marks

Stockholm city is rated poor among cyclists. Because of this, the city's bike plan will be redone next year and transportation planners will try to find ways of making it easier to bike in the inner city.

October 30, 2004 - Dagens Nyheter

Why Monorail Isn't A Good Idea

Jon Magnusson explains why he doesn't support building a monorail over Seattle's streets.

October 30, 2004 - Vegas Buzz

Nine Myths About Denver's Transit Future

The Denver Post dispells 9 myths about Denver's $4.7 billion, 12-year comprehensive transportation plan.

October 29, 2004 - The Denver Post

Are U.S. Cities On The Right Track For Rail Transit?

A new report from the Victoria Transport Policy Institute evaluates the benefits of rail transit in a study of major U.S. cities.

October 29, 2004 - Victoria Transport Policy Institute

Privatizing Chicago's Skyway

Chicago approves a record $1.82 billion deal to lease the Chicago Skyway to a Spanish-Australian consortium.

October 28, 2004 - The Chicago Tribune

$51 Billion For Transit At Stake On November 2

Over 53 transit ballot initiatives will be voted on this year, worth over $51 billion.

October 27, 2004 - USA Today

Study Highlights Benefits of Compact Growth

A new Georgia Tech study suggests that smart growth reduces car trips and improves air quality.

October 27, 2004 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Jersey Barriers Being Adapted For SUV's

In both New York and Massachusetts taller guard rails and Jersey barriers are being used along highways to provide protection from larger and taller vehicles.

October 27, 2004 - Times Union

A Primer On Roundabouts

The Region of Waterloo presents an animated tutorial and website about how to use a roundabout.

October 27, 2004 - Regeneration And Renewal

A Different Metro Experience

Members of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments learn first-hand about the difficulties of riding the Metro system as person with a disability.

October 22, 2004 - The Washington Post

Death By Traffic

Connection between traffic congestion and heart attacks is found.

October 22, 2004 - MSNBC

The Subway Book

October 27, 2004 marks the New York Subway's 100th anniversary. Several new books celebrate the occasion.

October 21, 2004 - USA Today

Transit Tips From Across The U.S.

Locals share their tips on how to travel via public transit.

October 20, 2004 - USA Today

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Planning for Universal Design

Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.

Comprehensive Bikeway Design Workshop

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Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.