Transportation

This opinion piece looks at how technology alone can't be depended on to solve the environmental threats of climate change. Land use and development patterns must also be addressed.

October 26, 2007 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Major league stadiums are turning to planners to help deal with the parking snafus that can keep fans from coming to games.

October 26, 2007 - The Street

The mayor of Austin, Texas, wants his city to consider funding a passenger rail system to traverse the city -- a more extensive system than the commuter rail line currently being built in the Austin area.

October 25, 2007 - Austin American Statesman

Planners of the 2010 Winter Olympics are discussing ways to encourage Vancouverites to ditch their cars during the games.

October 25, 2007 - The Globe & Mail

More and more states are looking to private investors to own and operate their roads and bridges as tollways, but some wonder if the government should really take such a hands-off approach.

October 23, 2007 - Time

Home builders and city officials are teaming up to offer temporarily free transit services for suburban residents.

October 23, 2007 - The Toronto Star

To supplement recently announced plans to install directional decals on the sidewalks outside of subways, The New York Times offers three ideas for improving mobility in the city.

October 23, 2007 - The New York Times

Despite initial studies showing too hefty a price tag, Houston is now on its way to dramatically expanding its light rail transit system.

October 22, 2007 - The Houston Chronicle

Despite running a deficit, Cincinnati officials are strongly considering the construction of a streetcar system to spur economic development.

October 22, 2007 - The Cincinnati Post

A $47 billion proposal to add new lanes and build 50 miles of light-rail heads to the ballot box, though some wonder if conventional plan is really money well spent.

October 21, 2007 - Christian Madera

A European experiment that removed traffic signs to improve pedestrian safety has spread to Australia.

October 19, 2007 - The Sydney Morning Herald

This post from Salon shows a video of a train that travels right through a market in Bangkok.

October 19, 2007 - Salon

Climate change is bringing year-round ice-free shipping between Canada and Russia, which could change international trade routes and boost the fortunes of Churchill, Manitoba.

October 18, 2007 - The Globe & Mail

U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary Peters came to San Francisco to praise their proposed multi-pronged congestion pricing programs and other technologies that are designed to reduce traffic congestion increase transit usage.

October 18, 2007 - The San Francisco Chronicle

This report looks at a new trend in transportation financing, as communities in 33 different states have approved more than $70 billion in new transportation investment between 2000 and 2005.

October 18, 2007 - Center For Transportation Excellence

Los Angeles will receive $150 million from the state to improve synchronization of its traffic lights, but transportation planners say the new money won't really do a lot to ease congestion.

October 18, 2007 - The Los Angeles Times

Robin Chase, co-founder of Zipcar, talks about how wireless technology can be part of a short-term solution to CO2 emissions.

October 17, 2007 - Streetsblog

Plans to roll out a nationwide road-pricing system in the UK may be dropped.

October 17, 2007 - The Guardian

At a time when funding is a major concern, a congressional hearing later this month will look at the transportation needs of Chicago as it tries to win hosting duties for the 2016 Olympics.

October 17, 2007 - The Chicago Tribune

Transportation planners say two routes are needed for the long-planned high-speed rail link between Southern and Northern California.

October 16, 2007 - The San Francisco Chronicle