Transportation

Should You Buy Hybrid/Electric Vehicles?

Are hybrid vehicles a good transportation alternative? A no-holds-barred online discussion.

September 14, 2003 - Slashdot

WA Light-rail Hijacked By Lawmaker

Unless US Rep. Ernest Istook changes his oppinion, the FTA will not sign a $500 million agreement with Sound Transit.

September 13, 2003 - The Seattle Times

Segway Tops Mt. Washington...Eventually

A Segway attempts the brutal climb up New England's highest mountain.

September 13, 2003 - VeloNews

L.A. Airport Expansion Plan: A Huge Boondoggle?

A much-criticized plan to reconfigure Los Angeles International airport has become one of the most expensive public works projects in the country.

September 12, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

Transportation Costs And The American Dream

When it comes to choosing between mass transit and the personal automobile, the vast majority of Americans vote clearly -- with their feet on the gas pedal.

September 12, 2003 - Reason Public Policy Institute

London's Crossrail

Central London's four most popular tube lines are severely overcrowded. Yet government refuses to invest in a new rail line that would ease congestion and revitalize local communities.

September 10, 2003 - This Is London

Safer Urban Driving Through Confusion?

Experiments with traffic circles in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury neighborhood has slowed traffic, but only because drivers are confused.

September 9, 2003 - The San Francisco Chronicle

How School Traffic Impacts A Community

How changes in society and preceptions have resulted in the death of the bus and each parent driving jr. to school.

September 8, 2003 - Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Goodbye Car, Hello Bus

In a car crazy culture, a planner decides to make the switch to transit.

September 8, 2003 - Planetizen

America's Infrastructure Crisis

America's infrastructure is full of cracks, leaks and holes and is getting worse, according to an analysis by civil engineers that gives the nation's transportation, water and energy systems an overall grade of D-plus.

September 5, 2003 - Newsday

Transportation Alternatives: What We Can Learn From Europe

The signature federal program to promote transportation alternatives is headed for extinction. Neil Peirce asks Congress to look at the results of similar initiatives in Europe.

September 5, 2003 - The Washington Post Writers Group

Arizona Ad Campaign Ups Seat Belt Use

The 'Click It or Ticket' campaign's in-your-face approach shows results by pushing up Arizona seat belt usage to 86% -- up 12% from last year.

September 4, 2003 - The Arizona Republic

Avoiding Congestion James Bond Style

A new amphibious sports car can speed over land and water.

September 4, 2003 - BBC News

Needed: Aging-driver Policy

Reluctance to face 'graying' demographics could cause a crisis for America's roadways. Is public transit the answer?

September 3, 2003 - The Christian Science Monitor

Gas Shortage Shows Need For Redundancy

Phoenix's gasoline shortage is making life intolerable for drivers and making mass transit a necessity.

September 2, 2003 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Dr. Gridlock: Mass Transit Vs. Driving

Mass transit or driving -- which one is a better mode for commuting?

September 2, 2003 - The Washington Post

HOT Lanes: A Win-Win Transportation Solution

Variable-priced toll lanes would make more effective use of existing carpool lanes and also help finance the infrastructure improvements California has failed to provide.

September 1, 2003 - Reason Public Policy Institute

U.S. Now Has More Vehicles Than Drivers

For the first time, there are more vehicles than people to drive them in the average U.S. household.

September 1, 2003 - Associated Press

California State Budget's Impacts On Regional Mobility

MTA chairman Zev Yaroslavsky assesses how the state budget will affect Southern California's mass transit agenda.

August 31, 2003 - The Metro Investment Report

Check Out This Bike Library

Borrowing a successful idea from Europe, this town has a free volunteer-run "bike library."

August 30, 2003 - The Sacramento Bee

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.