Transportation
Segway Insurance Now Available
An insurance provider now covers the Segway Human Transporter.
The Fierce 'Religious War' Over SUVs
What is the secret of the SUV's popularity?
Congestion Charge: Will London's Risky Gamble Work?
Though it is "politically dangerous," London's congestion charge scheme can succeed. But what happens if it fails? Are there other alternatives to get rid of gridlock?
Federal Funds Sought For Anti-gridlock Plan
A $150 million relief plan for people trying to reach downtown Fort Lauderdale from the airport, suburbs or beach is in its final stages before submission to Congress.
South Korea's Subway Disaster
How could a blaze started by an arsonist cause over 120 deaths in a South Korean subway?
How Did SUVs Fare In The Latest Snowstorm?
Commercials show SUVs gliding effortlessly across the snow. So what can explain the high rate of SUV accidents during this latest snowstorm?
London Congestion Pricing: An Expensive Success
The first day of the world's biggest congestion pricing experiment looks like a success. Will North American cities follow the example?
EPA's Green Vehicle Guide
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency "Green Vehicle Guide" rates all vehicles based on emissions and fuel efficiency. Look up the rating for your vehicle.
The Most Radical Highway Experiment Since Traffic Lights
In London, motorists began paying an $8-a-day fee to drive downtown.
World's Biggest Congestion Pricing Experiment
The first day of the world's most massive congestion pricing experiment saw traffic decrease by 25% in central London.
Public Transit Gains In Calgary
In Canada, an increasing number of Calgary-area residents are choosing public transit.
Congestion Pricing Plans Polarize London
Although unpopular now, London Mayor Ken Livingston's plan to alleviate central London's congestion is a public health issue.
London On The Eve Of Congestion Charging
Wendell Cox details his experience with public transit through London. Under congestion pricing, things will get worse, not better.
Funding Roads Or Public Transit?
The Rocky Mountain News presents a point-counterpoint over a Colorado bill that proposes to divert funds into a "congestion relief fund" to be spent on roads rather than public transit.
Environmental Justice Handbook
The Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California Berkeley publishes a "Citizen's Handbook on Environmental Justice & Transportation."
Most Successful Road Privatization Methods
Privatizing highway development can speed up road improvements and cut costs, according to a new report.
Transportation: What We Pay And What We Get
STPP's analysis of ten years of federal spending, summarized by State.
New SUV Safety Standards Proposed
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is considering new safety standards for sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks.
Defending Commuter Rail
The CEO of Southern California transit agency Metrolink offers his response to three fatal commuter rail vs. auto collisions within the last few weeks.
Suburb-to-Suburb Rail Line Proposed For Chicago
Metra announced plans for a suburban rail link between O'Hare International Airport and the Chicago suburbs.
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.
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
