A look ahead at what is shaping up to be a very eventful year in the world of transportation.
Planetizen already shared a preview of coming transit attractions for the Sun Belt, but not it's time to give the rest of the country and other transportation modes some love too.
Eric Jaffe surveys the biggest transportation infrastructure projects expected in 2016—including projects classified as subway/metro rail, light rail/streetcar, bus-rapid transit, intercity rail, highways and bridges, street design, freight, and airports.
For an example of the scope of the survey, Jaffe notes that the Panama Canal expansion scheduled for completion in 2016 has consequences for ports in cities like Savannah, New York, Charleston, and Miami, where capital investment will be necessary to accommodate the super-sized ships of the future.
FULL STORY: The Big U.S. Transportation Infrastructure Projects to Watch in 2016
Transit Ducks in a Row for 2017
2017 will be a big year for transit openings around North America. What will come in the years to follow has a lot to do with the Trump Administration.
Texas Infrastructure Gets a ‘C’
The American Society of Civil Engineers rates states in 16 categories related to transportation, water, waste management, parks, and more.
Freedom to Move: Investing in Transportation Choices for a Clean, Prosperous, and Just Future
This Union of Concerned Scientists study examines why and how to improve resource-efficient travel options to achieve diverse goals. It estimates that more efficient transport could save up to $201 billion in energy and $128 billion in health costs.
Alabama: Trump Terminates Settlements for Black Communities Harmed By Raw Sewage
Trump deemed the landmark civil rights agreement “illegal DEI and environmental justice policy.”
Planetizen Federal Action Tracker
A weekly monitor of how Trump’s orders and actions are impacting planners and planning in America.
Why Should We Subsidize Public Transportation?
Many public transit agencies face financial stress due to rising costs, declining fare revenue, and declining subsidies. Transit advocates must provide a strong business case for increasing public transit funding.
Understanding Road Diets
An explainer from Momentum highlights the advantages of reducing vehicle lanes in favor of more bike, transit, and pedestrian infrastructure.
New California Law Regulates Warehouse Pollution
A new law tightens building and emissions regulations for large distribution warehouses to mitigate air pollution and traffic in surrounding communities.
Phoenix Announces Opening Date for Light Rail Extension
The South Central extension will connect South Phoenix to downtown and other major hubs starting on June 7.
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.
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Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
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