Transportation

Design Changes For Intercounty Connector

The Intercounty Connector (ICC) has been on planning maps of the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C. for decades, but most of it has never advanced beyond the stage of preliminary engineering.

November 14, 2003 - The Washington Post

Consider Transportation Issues When Choosing A Job

Mary Ellen Slayter says the next time you are considering a job offer, ask if the commute is worth it.

November 12, 2003 - The Washington Post

California's 10 Most Dangerous Railroad Crossings

Nine of California's ten most dangerous railroad crossings have been fixed. The tenth remains a hazard.

November 11, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

Denver Airport Expansion Deal OKd

Settling a long-running dispute with Denver International Airport's two largest airlines opens the way for the biggest expansion since the airport opened in 1995.

November 11, 2003 - The Denver Post

Rail In Automotive State Faces Further Cutbacks

Low ridership on line threatens continuation of international part of passenger line running from Chicago to Toronto.

November 10, 2003 - The Detroit News

Voters Approve Houston Transit Plan By Slim Margin

Houston, known for its auto domination, has turned the corner with voters approving an ambitious $7.5 billion transit proposal.

November 8, 2003 - The Houston Chronicle

Michigan Legislature To Make Traffic Light Switcher Illegal

The Michigan legislature takes steps to outlaw a new dashboard device that makes certain traffic lights turn green.

November 7, 2003 - The Washington Post

The Hybrids Are Coming

Japan's newest models of the fuel-efficient vehicles are poised to take the American car industry by storm.

November 6, 2003 - International Herald Tribune

Minnesota To Institute Toll Lanes

Solo drivers could pay up to $3 for use of the "sane lanes."

November 6, 2003 - Star Tribune

Automobile Manufacturers Marketing To Preschools

It's never too early to market the automobile-centric lifestyle.

November 6, 2003 - The Detroit News

How Transportation Changed America

Travel back in time and experience how transportation shaped America in the Smithsonian National Museum of American History huge new exhibit: "America on the Move."

November 5, 2003 - ITS America

O'ahu's Light Rail Plan Revived

Plans from a 1992 mass transit effort in O'ahu from Kapolei to Honolulu have been revived.

November 4, 2003 - Honolulu Advertiser

Top 25 Safest Cars

Consumer Reports lists the safest cars.

November 3, 2003 - MSN

Another Battle In The War Against Cyclists

Clear Channel talk-show hosts encourage drivers to harm cyclists.

November 3, 2003 - Yahoo! Newswire

Train Surfing

Young New Yorkers specialize in this dangerous urban hobby.

November 1, 2003 - New York Press

Friday Funny: Potty Trained

What made the train late and left evening commuters in NYC feeling pooped.

October 31, 2003 - The Chicago Tribune

Where Do You Stand On SUVs?

As the 2004 presidential election approaches, the transportation issue is becoming increasingly important on college campuses.

October 31, 2003 - CNN

Traffic Taking Its Toll

Charging drivers to enter downtown London has significantly reduced traffic congestion, and the system may be expanded.

October 30, 2003 - The Guardian Unlimited

Roads Are Meant For Cars, Not Bicycles

A reader complains about having to share roads with bicycles and says that bikes cause congestion.

October 30, 2003 - The Philadelphia Daily News

Florida's Boondoggle Or New Bullet Train?

Florida's High Speed Rail Authority selects a route and firm to run the system that the State must back for 30 years.

October 30, 2003 - Sun-Sentinel

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.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.