Transportation
Taking What They Can When They Can
Car dealers mark up interest rates to make an extra buck. Studies show minorities are charged higher markups.
Budget Problems Causing Havoc With California Transportation Plans
Without money, even the best plans can go bad.
The Commercialization Of Mass Transit
Transit agencies commercialize their public spaces as a means of generating revenue, often without any public oversight.
Traffic: Third Leading Cause Of Death?
A new report calls for strong global measures to counter traffic deaths, which will soon be the the third-leading cause of death.
Mobility Needs Of Older Americans Need To Be Addressed
Existing transportation system is unable to meet the needs of the nation's aging population.
New Study Refutes Rail Transit Criticism
A report by the Victoria Transport Policy Institute finds that cities with rail transit Systems have significantly less traffic congestion.
Virginia MagLev Project Back On Track
After much delay, the $14 million University in Virginia Maglev train project is back on track.
Thinking Of Buying A New Car? Think Again!
The British Guardian newspaper offers some tips on evaluating the true cost of owning a car.
Stakeholders Scrutinize Proposed Trans-Texas High-Speed Rail Corridor
The Texas Department of Transportation gets regional comment regarding its proposed 4,000-mile-long network of passenger and truck lanes, high-speed rail and data infrastructure corridors.
UK Transport Chief Gets
London's Transport Chief, an American, will become one of Britian's highest paid public servants.
Early To Bed, Early To Commute
The number of pre-dawn commuters is on the rise in Maryland.
Segway Hype Outpaces Sales
Sales of the Segway Human Transporter are only about one-tenth of projections but it is popular with police departments.
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.
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)
