Transportation

The link between transportation and land development potential has long been recognized, but the treatment of land use and site design options as transportation strategies is a key element of smart growth.

January 13, 2004 - Transit Cooperative Research Program

A Southern California family tries to make due with one car and public transit. It's a love-hate relationship.

January 13, 2004 - The Los Angeles Times

Transcript of an online chat about a Washington Post article on the dangers of walking in the suburbs

January 13, 2004 - The Washington Post

With a new rail plan, the Seattle region's public transit agency invents a new way to make transit developers engage the community.

January 12, 2004 - Seattle Weekly

On a quest to find out why no one walks anymore, a reporter sets out on foot and discovers the dangerous truth about the nation's sidewalks and streets.

January 12, 2004 - The Washington Post

Something is very wrong with the nation's transportation policy infrastructure, writes Joel Hirschhorn.

January 12, 2004 - Planetizen

The term "Induced Travel" is highly controversial but typically misunderstood by both highway advocates and opponents.

January 12, 2004 - U.S. Department Of Transportation

Houston new light rail begins operations with regular service and fares. The article also has a nice Flash tour that explains aspects of the light rail system.

January 9, 2004 - The Houston Chronicle

Managing shifting socio-demographic, land-use and urbanization patterns will pose significant challenges in formulating sustainable transportation policies.

January 7, 2004 - University Of California, Berkeley

The $90 million Camino Colombia Toll Road, the only private toll road in Texas, was sold auction-style for $12.1 million to one of its bondholders.

January 7, 2004 - Laredo Morning News

FROG ("Free Ranging On Grid") Navigation Systems has developed sophisticated vehicle guidance and obstruction detection.

January 7, 2004 - Carfree Times

Railroads in the United Kingdom continue to be 'renationalized' after former attempts at privatization.

January 6, 2004 - The Independent

Roundabouts cause fewer accidents but require more space, which means higher land costs.

January 6, 2004 - The Detroit News

Two transportation writers bet lunch on who can get to work faster. One drives, the other takes public transit.

January 6, 2004 - The Los Angeles Times

From the Mini Cooper to even smaller BMWs, automakers are finding a market in small cars. The WSJ reviews the top contenders.

January 5, 2004 - Wall St. Journal

Is congestion pricing an equitable system for congestion pricing, or a privilege for the rich? Columnist Jay Hancock offers his perspective.

January 5, 2004 - Sun Spot

For the first time in many years, Amtrak is focused on the business of running a railroad.

January 4, 2004 - Mass Transit

City CarShare, a non-profit in San Francisco, has partnered with affordable housing developers to coordinate parking with housing.

January 2, 2004 - San Francisco Examiner

Houston Chronicle's Ken Hoffman rides the new Houston light rail on opening day.

January 2, 2004 - The Houston Chronicle

Israel is rapidly building new train lines to battle American-style automobile dependence.

January 2, 2004 - Haaretz