Transportation

Detroit is Losing the Race for Cleaner Cars

While it is hard to imagine the 20th Century without the automobile, it is equally hard to imagine the 21st Century with it - at least as is. A look at what the international automobile industry is doing to clean up their products.

January 11, 2005 - OnEarth

SUVs are 'Hypocrisy Incarnate'

Consumers are in "denial" about "land tanks" and continue to buy them in huge numbers in spite of the evidence that they are actually more dangerous to drive than standard cars.

January 11, 2005 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Hybrids Causing Congestion

The explosion of the clean fuel vehicle market in Washington has caused heaches for carpoolers.

January 8, 2005 - The Washington Post

CA Transportation Systsem 'On Verge Of Collapse'

California's transportation program is in crisis and on the verge of collapse", according to the California Transportation Commission's annual report.

January 7, 2005 - The Oakland Tribune

Yahoo Introduces Real-Time Traffic Reports

Yahoo Maps feature real-time traffic information for 70 major U.S. cities.

January 6, 2005 - The Courier-Journal

New Zero-Emissions Vehicles

New hybrid models cater to customers' demand for performance and style.

January 6, 2005 - Outside

Connector Causes a Commotion

Proposed highway in Maryland has many adament supporters and opponents.

January 5, 2005 - The Washington Post

Trans-Texas Corridor Is No Mere Superhighway

Texas publishes plans a massive $175-billion transportation blueprint for the next 50 years -- built largely with private funds.

January 5, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Transit Re-Debuts in Sin City

Las Vegas monorail is up and running for holiday peak business.

January 4, 2005 - The Washington Post

New Jersey Studies PRT

New Jersey approves a study of personal rapid transit for Long Branch, a shore town just south of NYC. The New York Press calls it an 'epic boondoggle'.

January 3, 2005 - New York Press

New Highway Would Increase Traffic

According to a state study, new inter-county highway in Maryland planned to reduce congestion would increase traffic instead.

January 3, 2005 - The Baltimore Sun

A Bumblebee For Walking

Dan Burden is changing the way towns think about traffic.

January 3, 2005 - Michigan Land Use Institute

Regional Transit in Poor Physical and Fiscal Shape

Metro struggles to remain financially solvent and maintain service.

January 2, 2005 - The Washington Post

World's Longest Bus

Volvo's new, BRT-friendly, bi-articulated, 26.8-meter bus with room for 300 passengers.

January 1, 2005 - Caltech News

Can Hybrid Owners Use Carpool Lanes?

Despite a California law allowing hybrid vehicle owners to use carpool lanes, Congress has yet to approve the state legislation.

December 31, 2004 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Micro-car Gaining Popularity In The U.S.

The Smart, built by DaimlerChrysler, retails for $11,000, can park in half a regular space, and gets 60MPG.

December 30, 2004 - The Washington Post

Buying Your Way Into HOV Lanes

Allowing drivers to buy their way into carpool lanes without the requisite number of passengers has become one of the hottest trends in transportation.

December 29, 2004 - The San Francisco Chronicle

The Future Of Transport Planning Isn't What It Used To Be

A new paper by VTPI examines various demographic, economic and market trends that affect travel demand, and their implications for transport planning during the next century.

December 29, 2004 - Victoria Transport Policy Institute

Las Vegas Monorail Reopens After 107 Days

The four-mile monorail reopens Christmas Eve, ending a 107-day shutdown because of mechanical problems.

December 28, 2004 - Las Vegas Review Journal

N.C. Triangle 'Must Do Something Beyond Cars'

As congestion becomes unbearable, what will it take for residents of North Carolina's sprawling Triangle to consider public transit?

December 25, 2004 - News Observer

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.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.