Transportation

Europe's Deadliest Roads

Although a high profile education campaign has decreased the number of road deaths by 18% since last year, France still has Europe's deadliest roads.

July 21, 2003 - Reuters

The U.S. Transportation Network Is Threatened

Building an integrated transportation system in the United States would be a real economic stimulus and increase mobility and security.

July 21, 2003 - Planetizen

Fatal SUV Rollovers Kill Thousands

The number of people killed in sport/utility vehicle rollovers increased 14 percent in 2002.

July 20, 2003 - CNN

Traffic Delays Aren't Cheap

In Baltimore, drivers, pedestrians and contractors alike are feeling the woes of building in tight spaces.

July 19, 2003 - The Baltimore Sun

How Bikeable Is Your Community?

Take the US DOT's bikeability checklist and see how your community rates.

July 18, 2003 - U.S. Department Of Transportation

Buy Your Way Out Of Traffic Jams

Washington state considers letting solo drivers pay for the privilege of using High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes.

July 17, 2003 - The Christian Science Monitor

Debate Over Transportation Priorities

Boston is divided over the next steps for transit improvements, post Big-Dig.

July 16, 2003 - The Boston Globe

A New Breed Of Bus

A new rapid bus service in Northern California will cut travel time by 20% by making lots of incremental enhancements along the route.

July 16, 2003 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Highway Spurs Growth Before It Is Opened To Traffic

VA 288 is spurring development in Richmond area's western growth corridor.

July 15, 2003 - Richmond Times-Dispatch

When Congestion Can Be Novel

Travel writer hightlights the virtues of so-called alternative transportation modes.

July 15, 2003 - The Chicago Tribune

Five Concepts To Modernize L.A.'s Airport

A just-released environmental report compares four alternatives for updating LAX -- the world's fifth-busiest airport.

July 14, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

End Of The Track For DC Regional Rail System

A weak economy leads to job cuts and abandoned projects for Washington D.C. Metro.

July 14, 2003 - The Washington Post

New Mexico Revives Light Rail Idea

New Mexico is looking seriously at a long-debated concept to establish a light-rail line between Santa Fe and Albuquerque.

July 14, 2003 - Santa Fe New Mexican

Rail Ridership Exceeds Expectations

A study of rail-based public transit systems in nine U.S. cities finds that rail systems have boosted redevelopment around transit stations.

July 13, 2003 - Metro Magazine

Beltway HOT Lanes Proposal Endorsed

Public-private partnership proposal to add four new managed lanes to virginia's portion of the Beltway moves ahead.

July 13, 2003 - The Washington Post

America's Most Drivable Cities

A new study ranks 77 U.S. cities based on how easy it is for residents to drive around their city.

July 10, 2003 - MSN

One Step Closer For Western WA Light-rail

The Sound Transit light-rail proposal is back on track.

July 9, 2003 - The Seattle Times

'Alarming' Number Of Nation's Highway Bridges Are Deficient

Continued efforts must be made to renovate and replace the "alarming" number of US highway bridges that are deficient.

July 9, 2003 - The Boston Globe

Transportation Funds Siphoned Off To Reduce State Deficit

Transportation officials in Illinois struggle to find ways to deal with the siphoning off millions of state transportation funds.

July 9, 2003 - The Chicago Tribune

What Are Cities Doing About Segways?

Rather than ban the two-wheeled battery-operated vehicles, some cities are coming up with compromises.

July 7, 2003 - The Los Angeles 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

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.