Transportation
The Longest Road
The Trans-Siberian Highway is the world's longest road at 5,500 miles, stretching from a remote corner of Asiatic Russia to Moscow.
Detroit Suburb Activists Say SEMCOG Is Undemocratic
Agency’s 'under-representation' of core communities worsens sprawl.
Car Industry Trends Are 'Unnerving'
The the long-term effect of the glut of new and used cars is cause for concern.
The Asphalt Rebellion
Traffic can be vibrant and beautiful, not fast and ugly.
A Determined Reformer Stands In Sprawl's Path
City sues Southeast Michigan Council of Governments and argues that the agency hurts Detroit’s core communities.
What 'Drives' Bush and Kerry
The Auto Club of Southern California asks Senator John Kerry and President George W. Bush 5 questions on transportation.
Top U.S. Transit System Named
In an apparent surprise to riders, the American Public Transit Association names northern California's Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) the top transit system in America.
The 'Toyota-ization' Of Deserts
Blowing desert dust is a growing environmental problem, made worse by dust-spewing SUVs replacing camels for desert travel.
Will Red Car Trolleys Return To Los Angeles?
As new development flocks to downtown Los Angeles, momentum is building to bring back the historic 'Red Car' trolley system that dates to the 1920's.
California's Most Ambitious Public Works Project - 2
Debates over aesthetics, cost, financing, and engineering surround the monumental public works project on two of the most dangerous earthquake fault lines in California.
California's Most Ambitious Public Works Project - 1
Caltrans' new $5 billion project would be an engineering feat and is meant to serve as a lifeline in the event of a devastating earthquake.
A State Where Cars Take A Back Seat
Cars cannot keep up with this state's geography and climate.
Where 60-Mile-Long Traffic Jams Are Common
What has democracy achieved for this mega-metropolis?
Michigan
Big local victories challenge Lansing inaction on public transportation
Subway Planners Get It Right
The one way to find out how well a job was done, or not done, is to perform a survey of those who live with the results.
How Safe Are SUVs?
New federal data illustrates the gap in safety between sport utility vehicles and passenger cars.
Seattle Is All About The Streetcar
Seattle city council earmarks $2 million in state grants for streetcar design.
A Call For A Car Alternative
A columnist issues a call for an alternative to the oil dependent, traffic-inducing automobile.
Amtrak's Dismal On-Time Performance
July marks the fourth consecutive month of declining on-time performance. One Amtrak train arrives 35 hours late to El Paso.
Friday Funny: London Underground Games
Build your own London Underground Tube line and race trains.
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
