Transportation
Controversy Surrounds CA's $900 Million Transportation Proposal
Tensions rise in Sacramento concerning a proposal which aims to relieve some of the nation's worst traffic congestion.
FTA Approves LRT Starter Line
Norfolk, VA has overcome the first obstacle toward developing a regional rail system.
Moscow Faces Parking Crunch
In the past 10 years, the city's cars tripled in number from 800,000 to 2.2 million.
If You Build Rail Transit, Will They Come?
For Central Florida, it's a billion-dollar question: Will a 20-mile light-rail system running from Altamonte Springs to the Orange County Convention Center be a boon to commuters -- or an expensive boondoggle? [Link corrected]
If Tampa Builds Trolley, Will Riders Come?
The big question facing the new $53 million Tampa trolley system is the same one that haunted the 1985 $7 million "People Mover" monorail: will enough people pay to ride?
New Rail Service Proposed In New Jersey
A new sales pitch proposes to use existing freight lines to move commuters between Bergen and Passaic counties.
A Model For Seattle's Monorail
Seattle looks to Vancouver's SkyTrain system for inspiration.
Golf Carts Invade City Streets
One of best known "smart growth" communities still suffers from air pollution and traffic congestion. The solution? Golf carts for everyone!
Two New York Railroads May Merge
What does the merger of Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad mean for commuters?
Rail Recommended Over Buses
After an environmental study and public input, a team of Virginia and Metro officials recommended the extension of rail to the Dulles corridor over buses.
Transit Solutions Come At A Price
If transit ballot measures pass, Seattle-area residents will have to pay the price.
Bus Or Rail?
The Charlotte, North Carolina transit provider proposes light rail, not busways, for its southeast transit corridor.
Airlines Argue LAX Masterplan Is Misguided
MIR presents this interview on the proposed LAX modernization plan with Roger Cohen, Managing Director of State Government Affairs for the Air Transport Association.
Electric Cars Bite The Dust ... Again?
Why have electric cars failed?
Traffic Cameras Foster Safer Streets
Photo traffic enforcement has significantly cut crash rates in four Greater Phoenix cities.
Seattle's Monorail Proposal In Home Stretch
The City of Seattle is voting on November 7 for among many things, a monorail through part of the City.
LRT Costs Surge
Projected costs to construct two light-rail lines in Los Angeles have increased by a combined $288 million.
Portland Transportation Statistics Mixed
Bicycle and bus ridership increase as does average work commute time in the Portland area.
Mayors Urge Congress To Fund Amtrak
The U.S. Conference of Mayors criticize a plan to cut Amtrak's federal funding.
50 Miles By Train Is Equal To 15 Miles By Car
Mass transit enables workers in D.C. to buy homes 50 miles away in Baltimore and still spend less time commuting than they would if they lived in D.C suburbs and travelled by car.
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
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
