Transportation
Evaluating Rail Transit Criticism
A new report evaluates rail transit criticisms to discern legitimate and helpful analysis from errors and misrepresentations.
Fixing A Mistake On The Seattle Waterfront
The City of Seattle and the Washington state DOT have chosen to replace an aging 50's-era elevated freeway with a tunnel.
Comprehensive Evaluation Of Rail Transit Benefits
A new study evaluates rail transit benefits based on a comprehensive analysis of transportation system performance in major U.S. cities.
A Wake-Up Call For Pedestrian Safety
Report highlights dangers faced by pedestrians and recommends measures to reduce accidents and fatalities.
'Mean Streets' Of America
Study concludes that walking remains the most dangerous mode of transportation, and some areas of the country are becoming markedly more dangerous.
The Federal Surface Transportation Program: The Next Four Years
Four transportation policy experts offer Planetizen readers a forward look at the federal surface transportation program.
VancouverAirport Rapid Transit Line Approved
After months of debate, Vancouver is expanding it's rapid transit network to the airport.
The Safest City For Walkers
The Surface Transportation Policy Project has ranked Boston as the safest city in the nation for walkers.
Friday Funny: Dear SUV Driver
Highlighting his recent encounter with "Mr Chrysler Pacifica Driver" John Kelly writes with biting sarcasm about the perils faced by pedestrians.
Driving Is Becoming Less Important To Young People
The number of U.S. teenagers licensed to drive is decreasing.
Sprawling Cities, Dangerous Cities
Wide roads, speeding traffic and a lack of crosswalks or sidewalks can make walking a deadly activity.
A New Downtown Station For DC's Metro System
The opening of a brand-new rail station for Metro's Red Line promises revitalization for a long-declining neighborhood.
The Voice Of Amtrak
Julie, the computerized answering system with a personality , has saved Amtrak $13 million.
Sales Tax For Metro?
Can a dedicated source of funding be found for the DC Metro?
252 Lane Miles Planned For Long Beach Freeway
Most important goods movement freeway in America will mimic American children-the freeway is expanding.
Wanted: Utilitarian City Planning
Will a San Francisco bus plan beneficial for the city as a whole be stopped by the protests of a few?
Extreme Commuting
3.4 million Americans who endure a daily "extreme commute" are the fastest growing segment of commuters.
The Market Works: Congestion Charging Reduces Air Pollution
The academic journal, Atmospheric Environment, includes an article on the air pollution effect of congestion charging in central London.
Debate Over Trans Texas Corridor Plan
Opposition is growing to Governor Rick Perry's proposal for a 4,000-mile network of quarter-mile-wide multimodal corridors for transporting goods, people and utilities.
To Reduce Downtown Congestion End Free Parking
A task force recommends ending free and subsidized parking in Washington D.C.
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.
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
JM Goldson LLC
Custer County Colorado
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Jefferson Parish Government
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
