Government / Politics
Activist Building Support For Philadelphia Bike-Sharing Program
A community activist in Philadelphia is rallying support to pressure the city to consider a bike-sharing program similar to the Paris Velib system.
Tapping Into the Wisdom of Crowds
In this article, author James Surowiecki discusses the idea that -- contrary to common assumption -- there is a lot of wisdom to be found in crowds.
D.C.'s Airport-Rail Link Threatened By Fears of Another 'Big Dig'
Despite recent findings by consultants that a plan to extend the Washington D.C. metro rail system to Dulles International Airport would qualify for full funding, federal officials are hesitant to approve it, fearing another Big Dig.
Norway Could Be Carbon-Neutral by 2030
The government of Norway has announced plans to offset all of its carbon emissions by 2030, a goal it had previously set for 2050.
National Transporation Commission Calls For 40 Cent Gas Tax Increase
The long-awaited report by the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission has finally been released and it's sure to create a stir as it calls for annual increases in the gas tax of 5 to 8 cents for 5 years, and then some.
Vancouver's Transit Funding Spree
British Columbia's Premier Gordon Campbell has announced $14 billion worth of public transit investment.
Italian Trash Problem Is Nothing New
This op-ed looks at Naples, Italy, where protests over a garbage dump have halted collections and left rubbish piling in the city's streets. Though unpleasant,writes the author, the situation should not be surprising.
Seattle Considers 48-Hour Notice for City Campers
In an effort to standardize its procedures, the city of Seattle is considering a plan to give homeless people 48 hours of notice before they are forced to clear out encampments on city property.
The Emergence of the Northern California Megaregion
The powerful northern California "megaregion" was revealed when it was awarded $840 million by the state Transportation Commission to the amazement and chagrin of southern California, which had been expecting to receive the majority of state funds.
The Threat of Ocean Acidification
There is growing evidence that the gravest peril for ocean species may be posed by “the other CO2 problem” — acidification of the world’s oceans as a consequence of the influx of carbon dioxide generated by human activities.
Traveling The Toll Road Campaign Trail
New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine has plans to travel throughout his state to convince voters that adding tolls to the state's roads is a good idea.
Mayors' Climate Change Vows Result In Little Action
Despite the signatures of hundreds of U.S. Mayors, the Climate Protection Agreement that says cities will take the lead on addressing climate change has resulted in little action, according to this article.
Chinese Farmers Challenge Land Policies
Rural farmers in China want legal ownership rights for the state-owned lands they farm.
New President Could Slow Population Growth
This op-ed form The Christian Science Monitor argues that a new president would most likely enact policies to encourage family planning throughout the country and across the globe.
Houston Needs Plan To Soak It Up
With a patchwork of building regulations, development can be difficult in Houston. This op-ed argues that what the city needs to guide itself to a more organized development pattern is a highly-defined plan to improve the city's permeability.
Political Climate Change?
Sierra Magazine asks Matt Stoller, Michael Bocian, David Orr and Newt Gingrich to square off on how climate change will figure in the 2008 Presidential election.
Planners Need To Work With Difference
There are many voices in the process of community planning. To create effective plans, planners need to welcome these many voices and their respective differences, not suppress them into consensus.
Georgia May Walk Away From Toll Roads
Citing staff inexperience, the head of Georgia's Department of Transportation has raised the idea of abandoning all of the state's toll road plans.
Bike Commuting: Point-Counterpoint
As part of a week-long series, Randal O'Toole and blogger Will Campbell discuss and debate bike commuting and what cities should or shouldn't do to encourage it.
Making Congestion Pricing Politically Feasible
In this article from Access, authors David King, Michael Manville and Donald Shoup suggest that distributing the revenue created by road tolling and congestion pricing will make the controversial idea more politically viable.
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