Transportation
Amtrak Sued By High-Speed Train Maker
The company building high-speed trains for Amtrak's Washington-Boston route has sued the railroad.
Council To Amtrak: Reorganize Or Liquidate
The Amtrak Reform Council concluded that Amtrak will be break even and should be reorganized or liquidated.
Denver's Monorail Is Just A Dream
After a loss at the polls, it looks like Denver's monorail is little more than a dream.
Amtrak Asked To Plan Its Own Liquidation
A federal panel concluded that Amtrak will not be able to attain financial self-sufficiency by a congressional deadline and should draw up a plan for its own liquidation.
Readers Respond: HOV Lanes Or Lexus Lanes?
Readers respond to editorial on converting high-occupany vehicle (HOV) lanes to toll lanes.
Boston Neighborhood Wins Light-rail Restoration Fight
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection ruled that the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) should restore streetcar service in Jamaica Plain.
Don't Let The Rich Bypass Traffic In 'Lexus Lanes'
Op-ed advocates against allowing commuters who are willing to pay to bypass congested traffic by using special "Lexus Lanes."
Pollution and Traffic Congestion Are Cultural Problems
Mark Bauerlein blames the "car-culture" for pollution, traffic congestion, and loss of public life and points out why "this is a cultural problem, not a transportation problem."
Bus Popularity Surprises Gwinnett, GA
Bus service launched in Gwinnett, GA, is off to a good start.
Bay Area Commuters Avoid Bridges, Crowd Into Trains
Bay Area commuters are avoiding bridges due to concern over possible terrorist attacks. They are opting for trains and ferries instead.
Report: World Transportation Study By MIT
A report by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) examines the impact of transportation systems in developing and developed countries on economic development, social welfare and environmental quality.
Monorails: A Vision For The Future Of Transit
Are monorails amusement park curiosities, or legitimate forms of mass transit?
Atlanta's Parking Meters Enter The Digital Age
Atlanta introduces new electronic parking meters that will soon be seen around the city.
Drivers Ready To Ride The Train
Two out of three Americans say traffic congestion is awful, and would be willing to take the train.
Commuter Bus Service To Link Atlanta, Macon
A commuter bus service will link Atlanta, GA and Macon.
Vehicle Sales Soar In U.S.
Auto companies report that the sale of cars and trucks in the U.S. reached the highest monthly level ever.
Real-time Traffic Reports: Transforming The Commute
Information systems deliver real-time traffic reports directly to cars.
MIT Studies World's Transportation Systems
A report by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) examines the impact of transportation systems in developing and developed countries on economic development,social welfare and environmental quality .
Maryland Governor Announces New Metro Line
Maryland Gov.Parris N. Glendening announces a plan for a new Metro line.
Should Rail Transit Be A Business?
The former director of Amtrak discusses Amtrak subsidies and transit in the U.S.
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.
EMC Planning Group, Inc.
Planetizen
Planetizen
Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
