Transportation

Understanding Honolulu's Transit Data

Honolulu doesn't regularly analyze its traffic accident data for transit planning purposes, instead relying on complaints.

April 19, 2005 - Honolulu Advertiser

Increasing Mobility Instead Of Reducing Congestion

Los Angeles is too dispersed for a rail system, and new roads are quickly filled with traffic. The best solution is not to reduce congestion, but to increase mobility.

April 19, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Unleashing Private Transit

If we are serious about solving transit problems, we should eliminate public transit franchises, argues James E. Moore.

April 19, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Traffic Congestion And The 'Starbucks Effect'

Coffee stops may have a significant impact on air pollution, fuel economy, and traffic.

April 18, 2005 - The Washington Post

Montreal's New $5 Million Cycling Infrastructure Plan

Montreal announces a new $5-million program to create a major cycling artery.

April 18, 2005 - The Montreal Gazette

Fixing LA's Traffic By Making It 'Cool' To Not Drive

William Fulton offers a roadmap for the city's new mayor to make it "cool to get around town without driving."

April 18, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Public Transit Spending To Be Priority In Montreal Region

Mayor promises to pressure Quebec, Canada to sign contract with feds for excise-tax deal.

April 16, 2005 - The Montreal Gazette

Supply Side Analysis & Verification of Ridership Forecasts

Transit ridership forecasts can't be met if sufficient transit capacity is not provided.

April 15, 2005 - Public Transit

Border Congestion Pricing

Sixty percent of people who enter the US from Mexico at the San Diego border would pay a toll for a speedier trip.

April 15, 2005 - ABC News

The Ultimate Pedestrian Weapon

A little orange flag may give pedestrians in Washington, DC the safety they need from oncoming cars.

April 14, 2005 - The Washington Post

Most Public Works Forecasts Off By 100%

A new academic article shows that rail passenger forecasts are regularly overestimated by a staggering average of 106%.

April 13, 2005 - Journal Of The American Planning Association

New Blight Definition Sails Into Port

New state legislation would redefine the definition of blight to potentially include L.A.'s port.

April 13, 2005 - Daily Breeze Torrace

New York City Computerizes Subway

New York City launches a fully automated 24-station subway line.

April 12, 2005 - The Boston Globe

Chicago's 'Endangered' Transit System

Chicago Transit Authority faces budget challenges.

April 11, 2005 - The Guardian Unlimited

The Future Of Transportation In Los Angeles

L.A.'s Transportation bureau chief comments on the department's mission, traffic congestion, and the future of transportation in LA.

April 11, 2005 - The Metro Investment Report

More Roads Equals Safer America

Transportation spending on new roads is framed as enhancements of national and regional security.

April 11, 2005 - The Washington Post

The Designer Discount

Density keeps energy costs down.

April 11, 2005 - Michigan Land Use Institute

Massive New Port Proposed For Baja

As demand for West Coast ports explodes, a $1-billion port is proposed for an area of deserted seaside farmland south of Tijuana, Mexico.

April 9, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Philadelphia Considers Its Parking Destiny

Philadelphia citizens weigh in on the direction of parking policy in downtown.

April 9, 2005 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Moving New Jersey

New Jersey "is a cross between a Sun Belt city that relies on buses and cars because it has no rail system and a place like Long Island or Westchester County, where most commuters depend on cars and trains."

April 7, 2005 - The New York Times

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