Transportation
Radical Experiment: Get Rid Of Stop Signs And Traffic Lights
"Second generation traffic calming" -- removing traffic controls and allowing people and cars to mix freely -- has been successful in Europe and is catching on in the U.K.
How Efficient Is Highway Investment?
Economists debate the returns on highway investment.
The Power Of Closing An L.A. Freeway
A community group reclaims Los Angeles' oldest freeway for a few hours to make a point about planning and livability in Los Angeles.
Shanghai Maglev: Build It And They Don't Come
New maglev train in Shanghai demonstrates the importance of siting, design, and convenience -- ridership at 27% of capacity.
Pricing Traffic, Pacing Growth
A number of pricing schemes could help alleviate downtown congestion and unwanted sprawl.
Opening Up California's Carpool Lanes
Two California legislators say carpool lanes should be open to all.
HOT Lanes Find Success -- And Congestion
Critics called them "Lexus lanes", but toll roads have won widespread acceptance in many places aroud the country -- except when they too are congested.
Who Should Be In Charge Of Transportation Decisions?
A new commentary by Robert Puentes blasts the nation's transportation system and policy as dysfunctional.
In-town Bike Facilities Increasing
Cities in the Salt Lake Valley are gradually improving their road bike network to match the excellent off-road options
Why The Chunnel Failed
Considered a engineering feat when it was built 10 years ago, the Channel Tunnel has failed financially and politically, says Christian Wolmar.
Public Transportation Terrorism Prevention Act Of 2004 Passes
Fourteen million people use public transportation every day in the U.S., but the federal government has invested only $0.006 in security per passenger.
The Road / Street Dilemna
If roads are about "getting there" and streets are about "being there", can Sydney's busiest road become a street?
SUV's To Blame For Higher Gas Prices
Trucks and SUVs are causing record consumption this year and refineries are already operating at capacity.
The Metro: Who Benefits, Who Pays
Readers responde to change in direction of Washington DC subway fare policies More costs to the riders, reduced payments from the local governments
Funding Problems Plague British Rail Projects
Experts warn that urban regeneration and 'sustainable communities' plans could be jeopardised.
Maryland's Express Toll Lanes -- A Giant Step Forward
What was sheer speculation on our part for years ago has moved closer to reality with the May 4th announcement by Maryland's Transportation Secretary, Robert L. Flanagan of a plan to create a statewide network of express toll lanes that wo
Smart City Radio Explores New Transit Solutions
Traffic jams are bringing America's commute to a crawl. Some cities are fighting back by stepping up their investment in transit.
Public Transit And Gang Recruitment
Is San Francisco's BART being used as to recruit new members into local rival gangs?
U.S. Testing Rail Travel Security Screening
A national test program aims to make rail travel safer.
2000 Census Data Show Extreme Commutes for Household Workers
Many immigrant women in New York travel up to four hours a day for low paying jobs.
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
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
