Government / Politics
Chicago Transit Authority Plans For Possible Budget Shortfall
Facing the prospect of not receiving crucial state funding, the Chicago Transit Authority has released a "doomsday" plan to guide the system's reaction to the budget shortfall. Some services would have to be cut, but not as many as expected earlier.
Can The Corps Correct Its Mistakes?
Looking back over the two years since Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, the Army Corps of Engineers' continuing work has been closely scrutinized. But will they be able to prepare New Orleans for an even bigger storm?
Annexation Called Unnecessary
The city of Jeffersonville, Indiana, has approved the annexation of more than 7,800 acres of nearby land -- a move that will increase the population by more than a third. Many of the people to be annexed are calling the move a land and money grab.
Veto Of Infrastructure Proposals May Be Right Choice
This article from Time looks at the shortcomings of the nearly 1,000 Army Corps of Engineers projects facing Senate approval and a Presidential veto, saying the proposals will harm an already broken infrastructure system.
Tax On Flights Could Fund Rail Projects
Politicians in England are proposing a tax on flights and freight haulers to help fund rail initiatives.
Planning And Financing A Comprehensive Transit System: The Denver Model
With its voter approved, tax-financed public works campaign called FasTracks, Denver is blazing a trail for regions that are serious about expanding transit options.
More Parking Or Transit?
Voters in San Francisco will have to choose between two ballot measures -- one increasing parking in the city, the other funding more transit -- during this fall's election.
Cleveland Region Focuses On Municipal Cooperation
Cleveland and its suburbs are trying to remove some of the regional competition between cities by sharing revenues and resources.
Drinking The 'Downtown Revitalization' Kool-Aid
Boosters like to sell downtown revitalization as crucial to a region's economic interest -- but for most cities, that's rarely the case.
The Left-Leaning NIMBY
In Marin County and other wealthy, liberal enclaves, many residents are vocally supportive of affordable housing and other causes -- unless its in their neighborhood.
Idaho's Governor Proposes State Workers Stay Home And Telecommute
As roads become more congested, one congestion mitigation proposal would encourage state workers to telecommute.
Federal Infrastructure Bank Proposed In Congress
With the nation's crumbling infrastructure having grabbed headlines lately, two U.S. senators are supported the concept of a national infrastructure bank to evaluate and finance major public works.
The Subway Mayor (Sort Of)
Though New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has earned kudos by taking public transit to work, reporters for the New York Times note his commute -- which involves a 22 block ride in a chauffeured Chevy Suburban -- isn't your average subway ride.
A Black City Planned By Whites?
African-Americans are the majority of residents in Richmond, Virginia, but a new master planning effort has been criticized for attracting little participation from non-whites.
Salt Lake Sky Bridge Becomes Political Hot Button
The controversy over the proposed sky bridge in downtown Salt Lake City has worked its way into the race for mayor.
Kansas City Behind In Light Rail
Even with a voter approved plan, the Kansas City metro region is only beginning to talk about light rail construction -- to its determent, argues one columnist.
Corruption At The Los Angeles City Housing Authority
A Los Angeles Times investigation reveals a highly-paid manager for the Los Angeles City Housing Authority rigging bids worth nearly $1 million over four years.
NYC Transit Fares And Tolls May Rise In 2008
Even with a $1 billion surplus this year, mouting debt payments for MTA may force an increase in the $2 bus and subway fare next year to keep the budget in the black.
Lamenting Sprawl In Kansas City
"Progress" and developers are carelessly expanding the reach of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area.
A Look At The Miami Housing Agency Debacle
An investigative report airing on PBS stations chronicles the corruption and mismanagement uncovered at the Miami-Dade Housing Agency over the past year.
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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