Transportation
Stockholm's Traffic Management Solution
Because of Stockholm's unique layout spread around an archipelago connected by many bridges, traffic is notoriously bad. The solution could lie in a tiered pricing structure for tolls on motorists depending on what time of day they travel.
Chicagoland's Extreme Commute
Two Illinois counties make the top 25 in U.S. Census Bureau's latest analysis of commuting times. Chicago's average commuting time of 34.3 minutes was second only to New York's time of 39.1 minutes.
Detroit Gets The Fuel Efficiency Message
Detroit has seen their sales drop while foreign manufacturers of more fuel efficient vehicles continue to see sales surge.
Six Achievable Steps To Confront Global Warming
A new report from U.S. PIRG identifies achievable strategies for the United States to reduce global climate impacts by 20 percent.
GM's Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car Of The Future
James May drives what he believes is the car of the future -- a car that runs on a hydrogen fuel cell with a removable body.
Miami Beach Struggles With The Cost Of Parking
To compensate for the rising cost of providing parking structures, the city is proposing to hike its impact fee to $35,000 per space.
Avoiding Public Transit Cooties
Entrepreneurs and transit agencies are trying to help riders cope with their fears of germs on trains and buses.
Ride The Bus, Surf The Web
A pilot program in the San Francisco Bay Area will allow some bus riders to use wireless technology to browse the Internet, giving some commuters a head up on their morning email.
The Impact Of Autos On Global Warming
A new report by Environmental Defense examines Americans' auto emission contributions to global warming.
An Interview with Shelley Poticha on TODs
Tim Halbur features a podcast interview with Shelley Poticha, President of Reconnecting America and the Center for Transit-Oriented Development.
Electricity, Oil Or Gas? Fueling The Motorcar Age
Gasoline beat out other alternatives in the 1920's as the energy source for new autos.
Voters Approve Of Transportation Ballot Measures
A review of transportation ballot measures from 2000-2005 found growing use of voter-approved financing. Over than span, 70 percent of transportation measures were successful at the ballot box generating at least $70 billion in new investment.
Bicycles No Longer Welcomed In China's Cities
China's pell-mell race towards modernization reduces reliance on bicycle for transportation.
Bistro At A Bus Station
Can a bus station attract tablecloth dining facilities? The Port Authority Bus Terminal in NYC has for years had a bad reputation, but in recent years it has been turned around, along with the surrounding area.
Cox Says Sydney Needs More Freeways
Wendell Cox has diagnosed what he sees as Sydney, Australia's most crippling problem: not enough freeways. Australian developers have taken in America's most vocal supporter of sprawl, who is pushing for more drivability in Sydney.
Denver's New Rail Line Is Successful At Attracting Development
As renters increasingly value access to transit, more and more new apartment and mixed-use developments are springing up around the city's new light rail stations.
Americans' Love Of Travel
A new survey indicates Americans' appetite for travel is still growing, though high fuel prices and security threats have taken a toll on the public's mood.
Savings And Incentives Cover Hybrid Car Price Premium
A new study indicates that hybrid car buyers can break even financially, though government tax breaks and not just fuel savings help make up for the more expensive price tag.
Death Toll On U.S. Highways At Near-Record Level
The increased carnage, especially among motorcyclists, may reflect more relaxed traffic laws.
Learning From Portland: Linking Land Use And Transportation
A film documenting Portland's success in moving people from cars to public transportation is airing on British television.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
City of Wisconsin Rapids
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
KFH Group Inc.
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
