Transportation
'Commuter Options' In Philadelphia
A federally funded program provides low-income commuters, who regularly need three-hours or more on public transit in order to reach suburban jobs, with faster, more feasible options.
Traffic Tickets: Untapped Millions For Highway Upkeep
In Philadelphia alone, $250 million in unpaid traffic tickets could be put to use; new collection techniques are now beginning in earnest.
San Francisco Eyes Stockholm, Congestion Pricing Success
San Francisco's Transportation Authority director views the initial results of Stockholm's congestion pricing as a good omen for his city's plan to implement a similar program.
Commuter Rail Answer To Peak Oil?
A 'transportation visionary' running for office in Georgia may have the solution to controversial transit problems in the state.
The Wackiest Street Names In America
It might be a good idea to avoid Shades of Death Road on your way to Divorce Court.
Time To Organize 'Critical Mass'
Cyclists now have a legal right to organize in New York, but what real privileges have the events led to?
Fear Of Flying: Climate Change And Air Travel
If we are going to make a genuine effort to address climate change, it means re-evaluating our reliance on passenger jets, says George Monbiot.
Shanghai To Add Extensive Bus-Only Lanes
Plans for 300 kilometers of the public transit lanes would be complete by 2010, easing congestion in the daily seven million passenger load.
Winnipeg's Core Problem
A recent article in Canada's national newspaper pointing out the sad state of Winnipeg's downtown has ignited debate about what's wrong, and how to fix it. Dallas Hansen believes car culture is to blame.
Could New Subway Ruin Delhi?
A columnist for the Hindustan Times argues that planners have ignored possible problems with the project in the name of progress.
High Profits, Big Expansion Projects For U.S. Railroads
Because of higher diesel fuel prices and increased imports of containerized products, railroads are earning record profits and investing in expansion projects.
Portland, Oregon, Transit Mall Will Degrade Downtown
TriMet's design for the new transit mall harms businesses and creates safety concerns.
Is Mass Transit Feasible For L.A.?
The city's new Orange Line busway has made little system-wide impact; should the mayor continue to strive for more transit options, or is it time to give up?
Baltimore's Central Light Rail Line -- Second Time A Charm?
Nearly all of the Maryland Transit Administration's Central Light Rail Line is now double tracked -- at long last.
Tunneling For Gold In Seattle
The Mayor wants to replace a dangerously old waterfront highway with a tunnel -- but could the effort actually make matters worse, especially for Pike Place Market?
Minnesota Governor Vetoes Transportation Bill
He refuses to raise taxes to pay for billions in road improvements, yet voters may overrule him in November.
Why You Should Jaywalk
The prevalence of jaywalking in dense, urban cities demonstrates the need for pedestrian-oriented street design.
Coalition Aims To Reduce NYC Traffic
Following a new study, business and environmental groups are asking the Bloomberg administration to reduce traffic in Manhattan.
Friday Funny: Buying A Fuel Efficient Car
Dilbert considers buying a fuel efficient car.
Mayor Envisions A Tall, Dense, Green Los Angeles
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa imagines a future Los Angeles with transit-oriented development, high-rises, and scores of pocket parks. Critics say the vision is impractical.
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
