Transportation
San Francisco Bay Area Ponders Gas Tax Hike
With concerns about global warming at an all time high, the region's policy makers think the time is right for a 10 cent gas fee.
Montreal Announces Bike Rental System
Following the example set by Paris and Lyon, Montreal plans to be the first city in North America to set up a large-scale "self-serve" public bicycle rental service.
Report Calls For 'Unbalanced' Trasnportation Planning
A recent report calling for less emphasis to be placed on cars than on other forms of transport has sparked a lively debate in Toronto.
Rail Project Takes Precedence In New Mexico Budget
A commuter rail project in Sante Fe is stressing New Mexico's state transportation budget, causing officials to announce delays on many road and highway projects. But many are upset that the rail plans will move ahead unhindered.
Digital Signs Inform New York Bus Riders
New York city has unveiled a pilot program that helps bus riders know when their bus is coming by employing GPS tracking devices and digital signs at some Manhattan bus stops.
Bike-Sharing System May Come To San Francisco
San Francisco is considering a plan to create a bike-sharing program, similar to the successful program recently instituted in Paris.
The Building's Green, But What About The Commute?
This article from Environmental Building News looks at the energy required to get workers from home to work -- often a use of energy that far surpasses that of the workplace itself.
Residents Call On City To Slow Traffic
Residents in San Jose, California, are calling on the city to do something about a recent increase in speeding on residential streets, but officials feel there is little that can be done.
Cutting Off The Short Cut
With a historic small town feel and a population that has embraced its compact walkability, the town of Rowayton, Connecticut, has passed a ban on large trucks crossing though the town as a short cut.
Advanced Traffic Data Deleted After Days
Los Angeles has one of the world's most advanced traffic detection systems, enabling it to manipulate traffic signals on the fly by using real-time data. But This data is saved for only a few days, limiting the extensive data's long-term use.
Red Wine & Bicycles
On his first trip to Paris, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg enjoyed an unprecedented second glass of red wine at lunch, and eyed the popular bike rental program, pondering its suitability for New York City streets.
Many Ideas On Improving L.A. Mobility But No Consensus
A number of ideas for improving public transit and reducing congestion are floating around Los Angeles. But without consensus, it may be a long while before any of the proposed solutions is realized.
Transit Proposal Also Funds Roads, Putting Voters In A Pickle
A proposal to expand Seattle's light rail system also includes provisions for extensive road construction, putting transit advocates in the awkward position of voting for both transit and roads.
Study Finds U.S. Motorists Do Not Pay Their Way
A new study by Mark Delucchi, research scientist at the U.C. Davis Institute for Transportation Studies, has found that "motor-vehicle users in the U.S. -- unlike users in most European countries -- do not 'pay their way.'"
15 Years Of Critical Mass
In the 15 years since its inception, San Francisco's Critical Mass bike rides have spread across the country, and helped to change the public perception of cyclists and streets.
Sustainable Transportation in Canada: 'Shades of Green', but no Standouts
A new study shows that Victoria B.C. leads Canadian cities in terms of sustainable transportation initiatives. But, overall, Canadian cities are not performing as well as they could be.
German Mag-Lev Line Edges Closer To Reality
In Germany, the governor of Bavaria has announced that financing has been secured for a 23-mile mag-lev train from downtown Munich to its international airport. But others say the funding is less-than secure.
Why Idaho Shouldn't Pay Per Mile
This editorial from the Idaho Statesman says that a proposal to switch from a per-gallon gas tax to a per-mile taxing system is flawed.
Transit Village's Promises May Be Too Ambitious
This editorial from Boulder, Colorado's Daily Camera takes a critical look at the projected demographic shifts that some say would be created by a proposed transit village in the city.
Feds Push BRT As Portland Seeks Streetcar Expansion
Portland, Oregon's plans to expand its streetcar system are meeting some resistance from the federal government, which has identified bus rapid transit as its pubic transit investment of choice.
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