Transportation
City Hopes Metro Will Ease Congestion, Pollution
Possibly India's largest infrastructure project since the building of New Delhi, the city hopes the new metro will ease traffic congestion and pollution.
San Diego Bill Regionalizes Transit Planning
Metropolitan transit board endorsed a bill that shifts transit planning and construction authority to San Diego County's regional planning agency. [Link Corrected]
New Terminal To Be Razed At Detroit Metro Airport
Northwest Airlines plans to demolish its recently opened midfield terminal to make way for $100 million expansion.
Book Review: 'Neon Metropolis'
'Neon Metropolis' by Hal Rothman is an 'accessible' history of Las Vegas.
Would You Pay A Fee To Drive Into A City?
Starting next February, English drivers entering London will pay £5 (about $7.80) a day for the privilege of driving into the city.
Major Expansion Plan For D.C. Metro Rail
A 10-year, $12 billion plan announced yesterday for the D.C. Metro rail will include trolleys, light rail, and rapid bus lines.
Is Mass Transit Safe?
Even though mass transit has a good record of safety following 9/11, some say security arrangements are inadequate.
King County Suburbs Win In Transit Plan
After a debate that pits Seattle against its neighbors, a new six-year transit plan will shift new bus services into the suburbs.
Mass Transit Costs Increasing Nationwide
The Business Journal of Portland state that transit projects are "costing more, taking longer to complete and creating more inconvenience for communities across the country."
LRT Wins Relocation Lawsuit
A federal judge ruled that the Minnesota DOT is not obligated to reimburse costs for moving utility lines in downtown Minneapolis.
Hybrids Slow To Start In U.S.
Hybrid Electric Vehicles, though gaining in popularity due to fuel efficiency and environmental benefits, fail to attract more U.S. car buyers.
Dwindling Federal Support May Hamper LRT Development
After four years of planning and millions spent, Metro Phoenix may have to derail its $1 billion LRT.
Transit Terminal Connects National And Regional Buses
Detroit is preparing to develop a $20 million downtown bus station that allows Greyhound customers to connect to regional transit lines.
The Call For Trains Is Widening
Andy Rooney argues that trains have important advantages that the nation had better consider.
Proposed LAX Master Plan Sacrifices Regional Economic Growth
Former LA Airport Commission President Dan Garcia discusses the current $9.6 billion airport modernization proposal.
Utah Cities Itching For TRAX Light Rail
Cities are putting up thousands of dollars to become part of the regional light rail system.
Finding Solutions To Traffic Gridlock
Nearly every local and state political race in Montgomery County, Maryland is focusing on one issue: traffic congestion.
Seattle Monorail Under Debate
Officials dispute ridership estimates for Seattle's proposed Green Line.
TNDs Going Electric
Considering the characteristics of the TND, what could be better for transportation than Light Electric Vehicles (LEV's)?
Computerized Fast Lanes Reduce Wait Times At International Border
A transport program that uses advanced security checks and a computerized fast lane is being tested in Detroit.
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
