Transportation
Electric Car Sharing Service to Debut in Paris
Paris plans to unveil an electric car-sharing service throughout the city to complement its successful bike rental system.
Getting People on the Bus Who Don't Need the Bus
More and more commuters on the East coast are leaving their cars at home and riding the bus to work. The transit agencies in the region are hoping to continue this trend by appealing to those riders who don't rely on the bus as their primary transit.
Portland's 'Bike Boxes' Seek To Reduce Accidents
Blue boxes painted on the street at key Portland intersections are part of an effort to reduce the amount of bikers hit by cars turning right.
Personal Rapid Transit: The Connective Tissue of Better Mobility
Two high-profile Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) systems are currently under construction, and their implementation could serve as a model for how cities can better connect their existing transit systems to improve mobility.
Congestion Pricing Debuts in Milan
The city of Milan, Italy, has instituted a congestion pricing system.
L.A.'s Subway Plans Should Look To Public-Private Partnerships
L.A.'s regional transit system needs a spine, and the "Subway to the Sea" from downtown to the westside could be that spine. But to make it happen, the city needs to think about a public-private partnership, according to this commentary.
Seattle Viaduct's Days Numbered Despite Lack of Replacement Plan
Washington Governor Chris Gregoire has vowed to dismantle Seattle's crumbling inner city freeway in 2012, putting extra pressure on transportation planners, local officials and the public to agree a replacement solution.
An Expert's Look At L.A.'s Congestion
Los Angeles City Beat talks with traffic expert Martin Wachs about congestion pricing and L.A.'s traffic problems.
Waterfront Redesign Should Be Model For Rest of City
The team chosen to redesign Toronto's waterfront has plans for updating the area with a better balance of car and foot traffic. Architecture critic Christopher Hume looks at the plans as a model of development the rest of the city should follow.
Big Dig: The Good, Bad, and Ugly
TollRoads News reviews the "terminally inept Bechtel/Parsons Brinckerhoff joint venture at the Massachusetts Turnpike's Big Dig project", and examines how the project is improving mobility -- estimated to be worth $168 million per year.
Federal Transit Grants Favor Buses Over Portland Streetcar
Portland wants to expand its streetcar system, and is relying on federal funds to do it. But the Federal Transit Administration says it will give grants to only cost-effective proposals -- creating a heavy bias toward buses and away from streetcars.
The World's Cheapest Car Set To Launch
India's Tata Group is preparing to launch The People's Car -- the world's cheapest car. The Rs 1-lakh will have an initial sticker price of 1000 rupees ($2,500).
Urban Areas, Redefined
Around the world, urban areas have new names -- micropolis, aerotropolis and city-region. But are they cities?
Plans to Elevate Honolulu's Proposed Light Rail Meet Opposition
The American Institute of Architects has come out against plans to include elevated tracks as part of the layout of Honolulu's proposed light rail system.
Amtrak's Ridership Up, But Funding Remains An Issue
For the fifth year straight, Amtrak is reporting record highs in ridership. But funding remains a major concern for the struggling transit service.
Parking Illustrated
In this video from Streetfilms, Donald Shoup discusses and shows how parking reform can work. Toy cars and stop-motion animation included.
Public Transit For a Month
Millions take public transit in New York every day. The New York Times is beginning a month-long series looking at the commute and culture of public transit in the city.
'Superferry' Takes Off, But Controversy Persists
The 866-passenger Hawaiian Superferry has begun operations despite months of controversy over its environmental consequences. With an environmental impact statement due in 18 months and plenty of opponents, the Superferry is not yet in the clear.
New Year To Bring $10 Toll To Southern California Commuters
In 2008, $10 tolls will be awaiting some Inland Empire commuters to Orange County who use the 91 Express Lanes of the Riverside Freeway, depending upon what day and time they travel home.
The Year's Best In Livable Streets
Streetsblog has announced the winners of its livable streets awards, commending such public works as bike lanes and low emissions policies.
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
