Transportation
Stockholm Traffic Congestion Tax Gaining In Popularity?
Stockholm's traffic congestion tax began in Jan. 2006 and appeared to be unpopular. According to a poll commissioned by the Greens and conducted in May 2006, the tax is more accepted now. A popular vote on the tax will decide its fate in Sept. 2006.
Top Five Road Rage Cities
Often thought to be more relaxed, sunshine state cities make three of top five for road rage.
California Misses Conservation Needs On Infrastructure Ballot Initiative
While praising California's long ethos of conservation, which separates it from most of the country, Sacramento Bee columnist Peter Schrag laments that conservation was not included in the $37 billion bond issue scheduled for the November ballot.
San Francisco Studies Effectiveness Of Congestion Pricing
While congestion pricing has proven effective in London, and now Stockholm, will it work in San Francisco? City Supervisor Jake McGoldrick, who also presides over the San Francisco Transportation Authority, suggests doing a study first.
New Bridge May Ease I-95 Congestion In D.C. Area
Soaring above the Potomac River, the new Woodrow Wilson Bridge will be completed on time and on budget, thanks to regional cooperation.
Advocating For Greater Fuel Economy
The Consumer Federation of America has released a report entitled "50 by 2030", calling on Congress to mandate greater fuel efficiency in the nation's cars, with an average of 50 mpg by 2030.
Seattle Bus System Just B.S.?
Dan Savage weighs in on the city's plan to increase the number of buses in circulation.
Solar And Wind-Powered Ferries To Run On San Francisco Bay
The National Park Service has signed a contract to run two hybrid solar and wind powered ferries to carry visitors to Alcatraz.
Transit Benefit Analysis: Washington DC Case Study
Using a regional transport model, researchers find that rail generates congestion-reduction benefits that exceed rail subsidies.
Politicians Seek To Please NY Motorists With Gas Tax Cut
Anxious to reduce gas prices, New York legislators agreed to reduce the gasoline tax by four to nine cents per gallon. Lost revenues could equal $450 million/year.
Gas Prices, Health Benefits Boost Allure Of Bicycle Commuting
While so far only a "white-collar movement," the growing trend of biking to work is leading many cities to provide new amenities to bike commuters, and the federal government to propose employer tax breaks for each employee cycling to work.
The $10 Gallon Of Gas Plan
How a $10 gallon of gas would revolutionize life in America.
Portrait Of A Successful Bicycle Activist
Leah Shahum, 34, is executive director of the politically powerful San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. She was just appointed by Mayor Gavin Newsom to fill a vacancy on the city's Municipal Transportation Agency's board of directors.
The Long, Long Commute To The American Dream
When each interstate exit sign passed can mean saving ten thousand dollars in home prices, more and more people are "driving till they qualify". Welcome to the world of "extreme commuting".
NY Gubernatorial Candidate Picks Transportation Project Priorities
Democratic candidate and NY Attorney General Eliot Spitzer recently detailed his transportation priorities, including a Second Avenue subway, LIRR connection to Grand Central, and Tappan Zee Bridge replacement.
'Personal Parking Meters' Catching On In Cities
The "personal parking meter" may be the ultimate in convenience and ultimately, demand-based pricing for city parking. It is starting to catch on in major cities.
City Leaders Worldwide Peddle A Two-Wheeled Solution
Few countries include bicycling as a significant part of their transportation policy, but city leaders around the world are investing in cycling infrastructure to reap the benefits of clean, quiet transportation that takes up little space.
Fix A Road, Finance Rapid Transit In Michigan
Democratic Governor Jennifer Granholm works with Republicans to break new ground on funding public transportation.
Amtrak Capitol Corridor Wildly Succesful Despite Union Pacific Woes
Amtrak's Capitol Corridor, connecting the Bay Area to the state capitol, Sacramento, is the third busiest Amtrak route in the country. Yet it faces formidable obstacles -- because it runs on Union Pacific tracks.
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
