Transportation

Your New Tax Strategy: Buy Subway Cars

Big businesses get huge tax breaks by buying subway cars and leasing them back.

March 16, 2004 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

A Cautionary Tale About Light Rail

Even before it opens, New Jersey's new light rail system is being derided for having with the worst financial performance in the nation.

March 15, 2004 - The New York Times

Commute Taxes Avoided

Washington D.C. commuters will not have to pay taxes despite Mayor's efforts.

March 15, 2004 - The Washington Post

Services In The Suburbs Get Funky

Ann Arbor bus system to go out-county to get workers.

March 14, 2004 - The Detroit News

Ivy League University Adopts Green Transit

An Ivy League university converts its entire fleet to biodiesel and starts its own filling station.

March 14, 2004 - Harvard University

U.S. Transit Vulnerable To Madrid-Style Attack

Following the coordinated bombings in Madrid, security flaws are brought to light in the United States.

March 13, 2004 - The Washington Post

What's Gone Wrong With Santa Clara's Light Rail

Edson L. Tennyson diagnoses the problems and performance of Santa Clara's Light Rail.

March 12, 2004 - Light Rail Progress

The Environmental Cost Of Snow Removal

In many states, sand, salt, and liquid chemicals used to clear off snow from roads in winter have adversely affected water quality and the environment.

March 12, 2004 - The New York Times

Bike Thieves Beware

In the bicycle-filled Netherlands, police use GPS-equipped bikes as bait for thieves.

March 12, 2004 - CNN

Can Houston Drivers Adapt To Light Rail?

For the last year, Houston has been trying to prepare its drivers for light rail, but already there have been 15 accidents since January 1.

March 11, 2004 - USA Today

Humor: Laughing With Us Or At Us?

The planning profession makes "The Onion".

March 10, 2004 - The Onion

Car-Sharing Has Rolled Into San Francisco

Mayor Gavin Newsom wants San Francisco to become the nation's car-sharing capital.

March 10, 2004 - The Sacramento Bee

Congress Stalls; Traffic Slows

Failure to reauthorize a long term transportation spending bill may cause delays, higher costs for local highway and transit projects.

March 10, 2004 - The Salt Lake Tribune

Rapid Transit is the Only Way

Hawaii leads the nation in carpooling, though its own rates are experiencing decline.

March 10, 2004 - Honolulu Star-Bulletin

Transport Agency saves millions by buying used train cars

UTA in Salt Lake buys used train cars at a savings of $2 million apiece.

March 9, 2004 - The Salt Lake Tribune

China Embraces The Car

Increasing popularity of the private automobile is bringing big changes to China.

March 9, 2004 - The Washington Post

Is London's Transport Crisis Over?

Transport problems will continue to strangle London's economy.

March 9, 2004 - The Observer

Battling For America's 'Auto Soul'

In the battle for American's 'auto soul', the Prius is a surprising winner over the Hummer.

March 8, 2004 - Slate

Road Funding -- Who Pays And Is There a Better Way?

The Federal Government in Australia has no specific road responsibilities, but holds a large share of the purse strings and sets priorities in this area.

March 8, 2004 - Parliamentary Library, Parliament of Australia

Florida's Plans for High-Speed Train Derailed Again

Governor Jeb Bush is seeking to repeal plans for "luxury item" bullet train.

March 6, 2004 - The St. Petersburg Times

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

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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.