Transportation
Arizona Mayors Call For Commuter Rail
Mayors in Arizona are voicing concerns over the state's growth and are calling for rapid development of commuter rail in the Tempe region to help handle the rising population's strain on transportation infrastructure.
Kiev Struggles With Rising Car Ownership
The Ukrainian capital has seen the number of cars increase over 600 percent in less than 30 years, taxing the city's infrastructure and presenting local planners with a major transportation challenge.
California Needs To Follow Sacramento's Regional Planning Model
A recent editorial argues that the successful model of regional planning in the Sacramento region known as the "Blueprint" provides an alternative to sprawl that needs to be applied statewide, and identifies current state legislation to do just that.
Transportation Expert Urges Napa To Support Higher Densities To Reduce Global Warming
Transportation expert Reid Ewing appeared in Napa to tout higher densities and mixed-use development. The county is updating it transportation plan and considering a second attempt to pass a transportation sales tax measure.
Will Atlantic Yards Be A Sustainable TOD?
Located on the site of a major rail transit hub in Brooklyn, the Atlantic Yards project has the opportunity to be one of the highest profile transit-oriented developments in the world. But will it really promote transit use and reduce congestion?
Light Rail's Long-Term Financing
This article from The Seattle Times takes a look at the long-term financing schedule associated with extending the region's light rail system.
Pedestrians And Bicyclists Vie For Sidewalk Space
Chicago officials are renewing an ordinance to discourage cyclists from riding on some of the city's sidewalks, while bike advocates argue the city isn't doing enough to make the streets safe for both pedestrians and bike riders.
Pennsylvania Struggles With Turnpike Plans
As of late, how to best operate and maintain Pennsylvania's Turnpike has become a hot issue among the state's politicians. Will they ever agree on a solution?
Should Jaywalking Be An Offense?
A recent column in the Washington Post criticizes the city's crackdown on jaywalking, arguing that it only serves to discourage pedestrians.
Google Maps Begins To Integrate Transit Information
The internet firm has launched new features making it easier for users to learn about transit options when getting directions.
Using Congestion To Get People Out Of Their Cars
While many smart growth advocates embrace the idea of allowing congestion to worsen to encourage the public to drive less, a recent opinion column argues the strategy can only work if good alternatives to driving exist.
20,000 New Parking Spaces For Manhattan?
As part of the failed proposal to bring an NFL stadium to Manhattan, the city is moving forward with plans to build 20,000 new parking spaces in the Hudson Yards area.
Conserving Gas By Buying A Third Car
Rather than down-sizing to a more economic vehicle, many commuters are instead choosing to up-size their car ‘fleet’ to include the smaller vehicle, rather than trading-in their gas-guzzler, resulting in an explosion of three-car households.
Philadelphia's 'Gridlock' - Too Much Of A Good Thing?
Center City’s narrow streets and dense concentration contribute to an exciting and walkable urban center. Yet, the increase in visitors and residents has resulted in an increase in the number of vehicles and delivery trucks in search of parking.
Will Portland's New Transit Mall Exclude Buses?
In order to accommodate the inclusion of light rail, the City of Portland decided to temporarily move its bus lines a block away. The lines have been so successful that many are starting to question if the move should be permanent.
Commuter Rail Stymied In Atlanta
Transportation Secretary Peters and the head of Georgia's Dept. of Transportation chatted about grandchildren during a recent visit, but forgot to discuss the region's stalled commuter rail project.
Locals Concerned About Growth In Small Town Kauai
On the Hawaiian Island of Kauai, small towns are grappling with plans to develop more than 4,500 housing units. Of the most concern to residents is the increased traffic and strain on roads, so they have proposed a circulation plan.
Questioning Road Expansion In Kansas City Metro Area
On the Kansas side of Metro area, officials still include thinks it needs more roads to ease sprawl created congestion.
Denver's Transit Plan Fertilizing Neighborhoods For Density
FasTracks, the Denver metro area's plan to add over 100 miles of rail service, is forcing once suburban communities to consider higher density development.
Vancouver To Atlanta: 'Congestion Is Our Friend'
In their annual trip to cities that work better than theirs does, Atlanta leaders visit Vancouver to see first-hand the benefits of density, transit and regional planning.
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