Transportation
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Florida voters repealed a constitutional amendment to develop a state rail network, but the idea may survive.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.
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.
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.
Voters Approve Tax Hike For More Rapid Transit
Denver metro area voters increased their taxes to support FasTracks.
Results Of 2004 Election Transit Ballot Measures
A summary of results of over 60 transit-related ballot measures in several states.
Austin Rail Referendum Passes
Voters approved a scaled-back version of commuter rail proposal that was rejected in 2000.
Mass Transit And Govt. Subsidies
In the metropolitan New York area mass transit needs public subsidies to survive.
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.
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.
Why Monorail Isn't A Good Idea
Jon Magnusson explains why he doesn't support building a monorail over Seattle's streets.
Nine Myths About Denver's Transit Future
The Denver Post dispells 9 myths about Denver's $4.7 billion, 12-year comprehensive transportation plan.
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.
Privatizing Chicago's Skyway
Chicago approves a record $1.82 billion deal to lease the Chicago Skyway to a Spanish-Australian consortium.
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
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
