Transportation

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

Trees, Tolls, and Traffic Calming

The French have a few secrets for building roads that make driving pleasurable, as well as efficient.

October 19, 2004 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Growing Demand For Fuel-Efficient Cars

Rising gasoline prices increase demand for heighten smaller, fuel-efficient vehicles.

October 19, 2004 - The Christian Science Monitor

Oil at $60 a Barrel this Winter?

With oil hitting $55.00 per barrel, analysts are expecting prices to top $60.00 by the end of the year -- in the middle of northern winter.

October 19, 2004 - The Scotsman

Bangladesh's Severe Transportation Problems

Is traffic bad in your city? Read this editorial about the challenges faced by Bangladesh, and feel better.

October 18, 2004 - Financial Express

Creative Carpooling Cuts Commute Time

Instant carpooling called "slugging" shortens commute times.

October 18, 2004 - The Washington Post

Movie: The End Of Suburbia

A new film explores the impact a decline in oil supplies will have on the 'American Dream' and the suburban lifestyle.

October 15, 2004 - End Of Suburbia

Zipcar Rentals Gain Momentum

Zipcars -- the cars you can rent for a few hours at a time -- are gaining traction at Harvard.

October 15, 2004 - Harvard Crimson

Public Transportation Withdrawal

Atlanta resident Charles Lyon suffers public transportation withdrawal after ten days in New York.

October 15, 2004 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Overcoming The 'Tolls Equal Taxes' Problem

The overwhelming concern of drivers who oppose tolls is that the tolls will end up, de-facto, as new taxes.

October 14, 2004 - Reason Public Policy Institute

Unsafe Routes To School?

As Safe Routes to School programs spread throughout the U.S., so do liability concerns that can squelch the walking and bicycling programs before they start.

October 14, 2004 - Salon

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.

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.