Transportation
Maryland's Highway Dilemma
Maryland has enough money to build a proposed multibillion dollar freeway, but only at the expense of dozens of other projects around the state that would have to be cut.
Two Problems With The Mass Transit Plan
There are two big problems with mass transit, writes WSJ columnist P.J. O'Rourke: Nobody uses it, and it's far too expensive.
King County Metro Mulls Ferry Service
King County Metro in King County, WA, is considering starting a passenger ferry.
The 'Super Slab'
A private company plans a super highway through rural Colorado.
Everybody Wins with Public-Private Partnerships
The expansion of the Washington Metro relies heavily on self-imposed landowner taxes.
Lawmakers Pony Up for Major Transportation Spending
The next generation of TEA-21 passes overwhelmingly by House of Representatives.
New York's Thruway Tolls Set To Rise
Despite rising revenues, New York's Thruway Authority says fare hikes needed to pay for projects.
Gridlock On The Autobahn
Plagued by traffic jams, Germany's high-speed autobahn looks more like a parking lot.
Monorail Cost Overrun Claims Debunked
Josh Feit criticizes The Seattle Times' editorial and coverage of Seattle Monorail project.
Denver Inner-City Rail Proposal May Meet Opposition
Denver's Downtown Multimodal Access Planning Study touts the possibility of connecting destinations within Denver that are left out of the massive Fastracks plan.
Highway Building: Texas Style
The $185 billion Trans-Texas Corridor, with 4,000 miles of expressways, mostly toll lanes. will be nearly a quarter-mile wide.
Eight Myths About Rail Transit In Honolulu
Rail critics identify eight "myths" about Honolulu's proposed $2.6 billion rail system.
Why Amtrak Matters
Proposed budget cuts to Amtrak leave advocates wondering why the U.S. generously subsidizes other forms of transportation, but not passenger rail.
Walking, Cycling Levels Linked to Green Space Availability
Study explores the relationship between transportation options, health, and open space in urban areas.
Seattle's Monorail: An Indecent Proposal?
Would you pay $6 billion for a 13-stop system?
Friday Funny: Minnesota Too Polite To Ask For Transit Funding
Minnesota is reluctance to request more interstate funding.
Is It Time To End Amtrak Subsidies?
Columnist James K. Glassman wonders why it has taken so long to conclude that Amtrak subsidies should end.
Feds Opposes New Maryland Highway Construction
Maryland county approves the construction a new highway despite public protest and environmental concerns.
Will EPA Objections Block Intercounty Connector?
EPA weighs in their objections and concerns regarding proposals for Maryland’s Intercounty Connector (ICC) construction.
When Traffic Is Good
In Brooklyn, planning tools can be used to harness increased neighborhood traffic for good.
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
