Transportation
America's Green Technology Is Basis For Stockholm's Congestion Pricing
New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman expounds on the use of IBM’s green technology that enables the congestion pricing system to work in Stockholm, the environmental benefits of road pricing to cities, and the ‘green-collar’ jobs they create.
'Streetwise' Segway To Track Accessibility Of Sidewalks
The "streetwise" Segway is the centerpiece of a pilot project to collect data on Bellevue’s sidewalks, an ongoing effort to make all 336 miles of city sidewalks accessible and comply with requirements of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.
Why Mobility Matters to Our Personal Lives
In a new policy brief, Reason Foundation's Ted Balaker examines what the ability to get around town quickly means to our professional and personal lives.
Manhattan Congestion Pricing Plan Stumbles, Falls
State legislators in New York did not schedule a vote on Mayor Michael Bloomberg's congestion pricing plan, missing a crucial deadline to apply for federal funding -- a move that all but erases the possibility of the plan's approval.
A Day In The Life Of A Transit Service Planner
Deciding where bus routes should go isn't an easy job.
Commuter Rail Gains Ground In New Hampshire
Rail supporters in New Hampshire are hopeful that the creation of a new rail authority will help bring long-sought commuter rail to the state.
San Francisco Parking Initiative: Aparkalypse Now?
A "graphic look" at the pro-parking referendum sponsored by Gap founder Don Fisher.
Honolulu Rail System Moves Closer To Funding
The city of Honolulu, Hawaii, has received initial approval for a $20 million federal grant for engineering studies on a planned rail system in the city.
Study Reveals Biking Trends In Portland
Portland, Oregon, is one of the country's most bike-friendly cities, but in a recent survey of cyclists, bike riders say that the city could be doing more.
Los Angeles Planners Envision Inland Port
As the gateway for much of the freight-container cargo destined for the U.S. becomes increasingly clogged, planners in Southern California have proposed building an inland port facility to handle regional goods movement and relieve congestion.
How To Get More Americans To Use Bicycles
In the U.S. regular cyclists are usually athletic men braving dangerous traffic. To get the rest of the population riding bicycles, the U.S. should look at successful solutions implemented around the world.
Manhattan Parking Spot Going For $225,000
Parking spaces in New York cost as much as $225,000 and could soon be going higher still, putting the cost for the prime spots above the price tag of the typical U.S. home price.
The Pedestrianization Of Rome
A historic section of streets and piazzas in Rome is being "pedestrianized", or altered so that it will be an area where the primary mode of transportation will be walking and private cars will not be allowed.
What Happened To The Electric Bus?
With interest in alternative vehicles growing, a historical look at the fate of one electric bus company 100 years ago.
The Battle Over San Francisco's Parking Policy
Developers and businesses opposed to the city's smart growth-friendly parking limits are fighting back with a proposed ballot measure to reinstate minimum parking requirements.
Southern California Planners Predict $100 Billion In Transportation Needs
With the population expected to surge to 60 million by 2050, most agree that the region needs major investment, though the sources of funding remain unclear.
Bike Sharing Experiment Launched In New York City
A pilot program is hoping to show the viability of bicycle-sharing programs popular in many European cities.
Politics And Assembly Report Appear To Doom NYC Congestion Plan
In a bizarre unfolding of political events in Albany, it appears that the London-style congestion pricing plan proposed by Mayor Bloomberg will be replaced by a simplified TDM approach including telecommuting incentives and funding for express buses.
Embracing Congestion May Save County Money
Facing a transportation funding shortage, a county supervisor in Washington has proposed letting some roadways get more crowded and congested to save the money that would have been spent to improve them -- money the county doesn't have.
Atlanta Transit Agency To Undertake Comprehensive Review
Having gone 25 years without a comprehensive review of all routes and operations, officials at MARTA -- metro Atlanta's transit system -- have decided that the time is finally right for an overhaul.
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.
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Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
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