Transportation
A Public Transit Duel
Two journalists retry the auto versus public transit duel in Southern California. This time the train wins -- but only for comfort.
Rebuilding New York's Subway After 100 Years
New York City's subway celebrates 100 years with a $2-billion program to improve functionality and aesthetics.
New Route To Transportation Design
Michigan prepares to harmonize highway, transit plans with community character
'Clever Car' -- A Solution For The Transportation Crisis?
Funded by the EU and developed by nine European countries, the "Compact Low Emission Vehicle for Urban Transport" is being billed as the answer to
How To Build Your Own Monorail
It took Kim Pedersen five years to build a working monorail in his own backyard.
New Traffic Lights Punish Speeders By Stopping Them
Pleasanton, California, is implementing smart traffic lights that turn red on speeding vehicles.
A Bridge With A View
As part of Cleveland's efforts to make its roadways pedestrian-friendly, two lanes of an underused bridge will be converted to walkways so that pedestrians can enjoy spectacular views.
Reducing Onerous Parking Standards Key to Urban Intensification
On-site parking requirements need to be relaxed before Toronto's main streets can intensify.
Stop Complaining, Gas Is Cheap
Auto columnist says that despite the increasing prices, gas remains cheap.
Speed Humps Save Lives
New research on speed humps shows that the devices significantly reduce the rate of child injuries and deaths.
The Great American Asphalt Machine
Discussing important transportation issues should be part of the presidential campaigns.
The Cheap Oil Era Is Over
The era of cheap oil is over and the U.S. is unprepared for the future.
Virginia Considers Possibility Of Separate Interstate For Trucks
State and federal leaders are examining a plan to build a new four lane road parallel to I-81 to divide truck from auto traffic
Traffic Density Data For N. American & European LRT Systems
Tables and figures that compare tramways, light railways, and light rail systems in the U.S., Canada, Westerno Europe, and Australia in terms of annual traffic density.
Toronto Subway Expansion Constrained by Lack of Vision
As Toronto's subway turns 50, experts and enthusiasts ponder the system that might have been
Why Aren't People Using Jakarta's New Busway?
Jakarta's new busway is clean, cool, safe and speedy, yet it still has not gotten significant numbers of people out of their cars.
Ridge Announces New Train And Subway Security
Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge announces a $1.7 billion plan to protect trains and subways from terrorism.
Amtrak Unprepared, Underfunded For Security Threats
Billions of dollars in Dept. of Homeland funding is earmarked for improving security of air and sea ports but nation's railroads are neglected.
Granholm Promotes People-Friendly Road Design
Governor's "context-sensitive" approach could resolve old highway battles.
Regional Efficiency At the Expense of the Suburbs?
For many suburban officials in Illinois, the proposed consolidation of two regional planning agencies is a threat to their influence over the disbursement of transportation dollars.
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.
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
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
