Chris Stines is Planetizen's former Editor and the founder of Urban Insight, a leading digital agency. Chris has 25 years of experience in technology consulting and urban planning and has served as a consultant to public sector state, county, and local agencies, Fortune 500 private firms, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations.
Buy Your Way Out Of Traffic Jams
Washington state considers letting solo drivers pay for the privilege of using High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes.
A Trail From Oregon To Baja
A continuous coastal hiking trail traversing the entire length of California is 60% complete.
Downtown Living Costs More But Is Worth It
Older neighborhoods near downtown Sacramento command a premium for their eclectic architecture and proximity to jobs and cultural attractions.
Religious Groups: Exempt From Zoning
Is RLUIPA, which bars government from enforcing zoning codes on religious organizations, being opened to widespread abuse?
A New Breed Of Bus
A new rapid bus service in Northern California will cut travel time by 20% by making lots of incremental enhancements along the route.