Transportation
Rebuilding The Bay Area's Transit Hub
Plans to refurbish San Francisco's Transbay Terminal have become a concerted regional effort as agencies from five counties have thrown their support behind improving the aging transportation hub.
Paying For Sprawl
The American Planning Association launches a special section with facts and mini-essays on the impacts of sprawl.
Carfree Cities?
For most Americans the idea of a car-free city is revolutionary. But is it possible?
Embarking On A Light Rail Project
The city of Charlotte is preparing to break ground on its first light rail line next month after years of study and planning.
High Speed Cars On Rails?
A new proposal in Florida would have users strap their cars to high speed rail platforms.
D.C.'s Metrorail Green Line Cars Delayed
Electronic problems cause delays in the delivery of new subway cars.
No. Virginia's New Transit Board
Fairfax County seeks more control of a newly-formed transportation board.
El Segundo, CA Drops LAX Suit
El Segundo says that LAX has begun complying with environmental disclosure laws. It will continue to oppose growth.
Chapel Hill To Run Free Bus System
Students at UNC-Chapel Hill voted to help support a fare free bus system in the city that could carry 3 million rides.
BART Looking At Light Rail For East Bay
Proposals for a less expensive alternative to an extension of the current system include a light rail plan.
Walking To Work
A growing number of people, especially minorites and the working poor, are choosing to commute by foot.
The Next Stop Is Sponsored By...
State transportation officials are looking for corporate sponsers to purchase "naming rights" for subway stations.
Unhappy Trails
Lawsuit over removal of bike lanes in Houston contends removal violates the federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality program.
Denver's Airport -- Now With Bison
Denver is considering a $3 million plan to put a herd of bison near the airport to improve the drive to the terminal.
The Key Elements For A Successful Rail Project
The Brookings Institution evaluates the key elements for transit success based on Washington D.C.'s 97-mile rail system.
Los Angeles Red Line Rider Shortfall
Even if MTA says that ridership is close to their 2000 projections, critics say they are not meeting the L.A.'s needs.
Houston's Transit: Just Build It
Then 25-year debate over Houston's rail line has many frustrated. A member of the Metropolitan Transit Authority Board shares his opinion.
Amtrak Shares Plans For High-speed Rail
At a high-speed rail presentation held at the University of Illinois, Amtrak official talks about what it would take to make high-speed rail successful in the U.S.
Passenger Rail Service Can Work For Us
Building more highways won't solve our transportation problems, says Dave Zweifel in an editorial about bringing passenger rail to Madison, WI.
Seattle Light Rail Project Cost Increases
After intense discussion, light-rail in Seattle will serve the Southcenter Mall, increasing costs.
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
