Transportation
Slow Transit? Put it Underground
This piece from the San Francisco Chronicle argues that the best way to improve the city's sluggish public transit system is to put it underground.
Grim Forecast For Transportation Progress In Bay Area
Bay Area political columnist Dan Borenstein examines long-term transportation data and concludes that driving will only increase unless politicians make driving more expensive and transit cheaper, a solution he regards as unlikely at best.
Ottawa's $4 Billion Transit Plans
Plans were recently announced for a $4 billion revamping and extension of the public transportation system in Ottawa.
Commuter Rail Rolls in San Diego
After three decades of planning, a new commuter rail line has opened in the San Diego area.
Wilshire Grows and Traffic Follows
A swath of residential developments are ushering in a more dense and more lively atmosphere into L.A.'s Wilshire corridor. But many are concerned that the new residences will add too much traffic to an already congested area.
Bike Sharing Makes Test Run in D.C.
A small-scale bike-sharing program is being launched on Capitol Hill for use by employees at the House of Representatives.
'Cathedral Thinking' For Transit
This editorial argues that cities should build transit the way they used to build cathedrals: with a long-term mindset from the start.
A New Way to Design a Bike Network
Boston's nascent bike program turns to Google Maps for inexpensive help.
Who Wants an Electric Car?
After opting to use an electric car instead of repairing her Volvo, Cori Howard wonders if the electric car has a future.
Transit's Environmental Benefits
A recent study from the Washington Public Interest Research Group shows the environmental benefits of public transit.
Making Cities More Livable with Bikes
This piece from the Globe and Mail argues that a bikeable city is a livable city.
Traffic Crashes Cost Twice as Much as Congestion
A traffic safety study released March 5 by the AAA highlights the enormous costs of traffic crashes, in terms of lives and dollars, to the U.S. The cost exceeds that of congestion while deaths amount to 117 daily.
Tight New York Parking Blamed on City Employee Permits
More than 142,000 parking permits have been issued by the city of New York for public employees, enabling free parking all over the city. Critics blame the high number of permits for clogging the city's streets.
U.S. Gas Consumption Drops - First Time In 16 Years
Economic recession and soaring gas prices have resulted in the largest, demand-induced, sustained decline in gas consumption in 16 years. Motorists are reacting to the higher prices and weaker economy in their vehicle selection and driving behavior.
New York's Transit Needs Congestion Pricing
This editorial from The New York Times argues that the city's public transportation system needs congestion pricing to stay alive.
Congestion Theory Modeled Live
Researchers in Japan have created a live model of the so-called "shockwave" theory to explain traffic congestion.
Bay Area Reluctantly Warms Up to On-Ramp Metering
With increasing congestion and freeways built out just about as far as they can go, transportation planners in the San Francisco Bay Area are considering plans to put on-ramp metering lights on many of the area's most congested stretches of freeway.
If You Prevent It, They Won't Do It
The Golden Gate Bridge has a four foot railing along its pedestrian sidewalk. Mental health advocates have long demanded that a barrier be placed to prevent those intent on suicide from jumping, and point to studies showing why it is needed.
Engineers Call on UK to Shift to Rail
A group of mechanical engineers is calling on planners and transportation officials to more aggressively pursue a modal shift from cars to rail to reduce carbon emissions in the UK.
Auckland Investing $1.2 Billion To Fix Rail Woes
As commuters face delays and frustrations with aging infrastructure, the government in Auckland, New Zealand has announced plans to invest more than $1 billion in its regional rail system.
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
