Transportation

Cities are warming up to the idea that planning for the future means more car sharing programs and fewer parking spaces.

June 13, 2009 - The New York Times

Idling commuter buses in Atlanta cause air pollution and traffic congestion, and locals are getting fed up.

June 13, 2009 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Municipal Railway officials in San Francisco recently unveiled a proposal to remove a certain amount of bus and street car stops.

June 13, 2009 - San Francisco Chronicle

The mayor of the southernmost city Key West, Morgan McPherson, says catching red-light runners is a good way to raise revenue during tough times.

June 12, 2009 - Florida Keys Keynoter

Not only is walking in Oklahoma City not encouraged, it's actually discouraged with public policy, says an urban design consultant.

June 12, 2009 - News OK

The City of St. Petersburg, Florida has proposed longer enforcement hours on parking meters. Residents and business owners are none too happy about the change.

June 12, 2009 - St. Petersburg Times

Officials in Miami-Dade County are considering a move to lift car restrictions from an underused two-lane commuter busway. One plan is to convert the busway into a tollroad.

June 12, 2009 - The Miami Herald

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council will unveil a new plan for growth and preservation in Greater Boston, which calls for a new pattern of development based on "Smart Growth".

June 11, 2009 - The Boston Globe

Robin Chase co-founded ZipCar in 2000. Now she's working on GoLoco, a ride sharing system based on the ZipCar platforms.

June 11, 2009 - Urban Omnibus

The second passenger rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River will link New Jersey with New York and will also double the capacity on the nation's busiest rail corridor.

June 10, 2009 - CNN

Planners in Park Slope have been experimenting with adjusting the price of on-street parking during peak hours on busy Fifth Avenue.

June 10, 2009 - Streetsblog

City officials in Houston are set to consider plans to incentivize broad pedestrian walkways near existing and planned light rail stations within the city.

June 10, 2009 - The Houston Chronicle

Italian car designer Pininfarina has announced that it will release a fully-electric, partially solar-powered car in Europe in 2010.

June 9, 2009 - Inhabitat

Caltrain officials are planning to cut midday service by half, raise parking fees by 50 percent, and charge more for the monthly Go Pass.

June 8, 2009 - The San Francisco Chronicle

It was hailed as the solution to America's infrastructure spending deficit, but the influx of private funds has come to halt along with the failure of banks and the huge investment from the Recovery Act. Plus, many schemes aroused taxpayers wrath.

June 8, 2009 - The New York Times - Economy

The transportation reauthorization bill will be hotly debated this fall on at least two fronts - finding a sustainable funding source and apportioning the revenues. The 18.4 cent gas tax, its funding source, declined 33% due to inflation since 1993.

June 8, 2009 - The New York Times - U.S.

The Metro's Rail Management Committee of East Valley is considering trading the naming rights of light rail stations for revenue.

June 8, 2009 - East Valley Tribune

Starting June 6th, several streets in Brooklyn will be pedestrian- only.

June 8, 2009 - STREETSBLOG.ORG

Notwithstanding a $24.3 billion state budget deficit, CA is well-positioned to receive at least 10% of the Recovery Act funding for high speed rail, says Biden. Two corridors in southern and northern CA have been identified for funding.

June 7, 2009 - Los Angeles Times Blog

House Republicans sent President Obama a $375 billion budget-cutting plan, which slices $1 billion from bicycle and pedestrian programs.

June 6, 2009 - STREETSBLOG.ORG