Transportation

A Safer Greener SUV

Engineers have designed a safer, fuel-efficient sport utility vehicle using technologies that are available today.

September 18, 2003 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Elevated HOV Lanes To Cost $129 Million Per Mile

A study commissioned by NCDOT finds that HOV lanes for the research Triangle region are far more expensive than anticipated.

September 17, 2003 - The News & Observer

The Myth Of Driver-Funded Roads

Only 24 percent of the cost of St.Paul's roads is borne by driver-generated taxes and fees

September 16, 2003 - Star Tribune

States Fail To Connect Economic Development With Transit

A 50-state survey of economic development subsidy programs -- such as loans, grants, and tax incentives -- reveals that not one single state effectively coordinates its economic development spending with public transportation planning.

September 16, 2003 - Good Jobs First

Amtrak At The Crossroads

Will financial woes and President Bush's proposal to break up the national rail system leave Amtrak and its passengers stranded?

September 15, 2003 - The Baltimore Sun

Should You Buy Hybrid/Electric Vehicles?

Are hybrid vehicles a good transportation alternative? A no-holds-barred online discussion.

September 14, 2003 - Slashdot

WA Light-rail Hijacked By Lawmaker

Unless US Rep. Ernest Istook changes his oppinion, the FTA will not sign a $500 million agreement with Sound Transit.

September 13, 2003 - The Seattle Times

Segway Tops Mt. Washington...Eventually

A Segway attempts the brutal climb up New England's highest mountain.

September 13, 2003 - VeloNews

L.A. Airport Expansion Plan: A Huge Boondoggle?

A much-criticized plan to reconfigure Los Angeles International airport has become one of the most expensive public works projects in the country.

September 12, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

Transportation Costs And The American Dream

When it comes to choosing between mass transit and the personal automobile, the vast majority of Americans vote clearly -- with their feet on the gas pedal.

September 12, 2003 - Reason Public Policy Institute

London's Crossrail

Central London's four most popular tube lines are severely overcrowded. Yet government refuses to invest in a new rail line that would ease congestion and revitalize local communities.

September 10, 2003 - This Is London

Safer Urban Driving Through Confusion?

Experiments with traffic circles in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury neighborhood has slowed traffic, but only because drivers are confused.

September 9, 2003 - The San Francisco Chronicle

How School Traffic Impacts A Community

How changes in society and preceptions have resulted in the death of the bus and each parent driving jr. to school.

September 8, 2003 - Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Goodbye Car, Hello Bus

In a car crazy culture, a planner decides to make the switch to transit.

September 8, 2003 - Planetizen

America's Infrastructure Crisis

America's infrastructure is full of cracks, leaks and holes and is getting worse, according to an analysis by civil engineers that gives the nation's transportation, water and energy systems an overall grade of D-plus.

September 5, 2003 - Newsday

Transportation Alternatives: What We Can Learn From Europe

The signature federal program to promote transportation alternatives is headed for extinction. Neil Peirce asks Congress to look at the results of similar initiatives in Europe.

September 5, 2003 - The Washington Post Writers Group

Arizona Ad Campaign Ups Seat Belt Use

The 'Click It or Ticket' campaign's in-your-face approach shows results by pushing up Arizona seat belt usage to 86% -- up 12% from last year.

September 4, 2003 - The Arizona Republic

Avoiding Congestion James Bond Style

A new amphibious sports car can speed over land and water.

September 4, 2003 - BBC News

Needed: Aging-driver Policy

Reluctance to face 'graying' demographics could cause a crisis for America's roadways. Is public transit the answer?

September 3, 2003 - The Christian Science Monitor

Gas Shortage Shows Need For Redundancy

Phoenix's gasoline shortage is making life intolerable for drivers and making mass transit a necessity.

September 2, 2003 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

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.

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