Transportation

Next Up for Bus System Redesign: Norfolk, Virginia
The Norfolk City Council will vote in February on a draft transit system redesign organized around the principle of a high frequency grid, similar to system redesigns in other cities in recent years.

Judge Clears the Obstacles for Queens Busway Project
One piece of New York City's Better Buses Action Plan has been relieved of legal resistance.

Planning and the Pandemic: Trends From 2020
If ever there was a doubt about the sheer depth and breadth of intersectionality found in the practice and theory of planning, the pandemic provides daily reminders.

Diverging Diamond Interchange Puts Drivers on the Left Side of the Road
The unusual design improves traffic flow and reduces the danger of head-on collisions as cars enter the I-5 freeway.

Add More Bicycle Friendly Communities to the List
The League of American Bicyclists announced in December the round of Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) awards.

What Biden's First 100 Days Will Look Like for Transportation
The new administration's policies are likely to promote clean energy and equity goals and focus resources on maintenance of existing infrastructure.

The Pandemic's Traffic Safety Crisis, Explained
It's another one of those crises within a crisis, but driving has been more dangerous during the pandemic.

The Uncertain Future of Seattle's Bicycle Master Plan
By prioritizing a multi-modal approach and preserving existing vehicle space, the Seattle Department of Transportation risks abandoning the goals of its bicycle master plan.

Southern Maryland Proposes Light Rail to Tame the Nation's Worst Commute
The Southern Maryland Rapid Transit Project could take thousands of cars off the road and ease congestion in one of the country's busiest corridors.

Missing Your Commute? You're Not Alone
After months of working from home, some former commuters miss the familiar routine of going to and from the office.

New York's Moynihan Train Hall Opens to the Public
The spacious, glass-ceilinged hall brings much-needed breathing room to the nation's busiest train station.

Maryland's Highway Expansion Project Out to Bid
Vocal opposition hasn't slowed the Maryland Department of Transportation's progress of the I-495/I-270 Managed Lanes Project.

Buttigieg Promises to Undo Racist Freeway Policies
The U.S. Department of Transportation nominee acknowledged the impact the interstate highway system has had on communities of color and vowed to mitigate the damage.

A Year of Climate Action for Cities
The Trump administration might have dealt numerous setbacks in the fight to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but climate action in 2020 went local, with cities all over the country finding new ways to reduce emissions.

Dedicated Bus Lane Planned for Boston Neighbor
Bus lanes are catching on in the Boston region. The city of Brookline is the latest example.

Richmond Seeks to Expand Bus Rapid Transit
After seeing impressive ridership growth, Richmond's transit agency wants to expand bus rapid transit to more destinations in the region.

The Price of an Uber Ride to Increase in Seattle Jan. 1—to the Benefit of Drivers
A new law setting a minimum wage for Uber drivers takes effect in the New Year.

WSDOT Report Outlines Plan for Cascadia High-Speed Rail
A regional high-speed rail network could be coming to the Pacific Northwest, linking cities from Oregon to British Columbia.

Cars, Covid, and California
Pultizer-winning science journalist and global health expert Laurie Garrett, an Angeleno, points to the Golden State's auto culture during an interview on MSNBC as one reason why the state is now the epicenter of the pandemic in the U.S.

Federal Funding Could Vastly Improve Transit Services
With a $17 billion federal investment, every city's public transit could look like Chicago's.
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