Public Transit
China's New Train Doesn't Need Rails, Isn't a Bus
Chinese railcar-maker CRRC allowed the public a glimpse at its new "Autonomous Rail Transit" last week. The ART is more than just a bus.
Calls to Cut Service for Orange County Buses
Orange County is dealing with falling transit use, and its transit authority is looking for ways to stay afloat.
MTA Proposes Bus System Overhaul for Staten Island
Staten Island is getting what appears to be the biggest trend in transit planning: a bus system makeover.
D.C. Metro Debuts Air-Freshened Trains
Air fresheners have bene installed on D.C.'s Green Line, an attempt to improve riders' satisfaction with cleanliness. Despite some mixed reactions, perceptions of cleanliness are rising.
Who Killed the Federal Study of Transit Costs?
The Government Accountability Office was set to investigate why U.S. transit capital investments are so expensive, especially in contrast to comparable European projects, but that study will not leave the station.
Los Angeles Signal Priority System Should Be a Model for U.S. Transit Systems
Signal priority is a way to create faster, more regular bus service by adjusting length of stoplights for buses.
Court Ruling Could Be a Final Setback for Maryland Purple Line Extension
A recent ruling by a U.S. district court could be a deathblow for the 16-mile Purple Line extension into Maryland, as well as for transit planning in general.
Philadelphia's Indego Bikeshare System Reports Equity Successes in its Second Year
With the help of grant funded infrastructure and community outreach programs, Philadelphia's Indego bikeshare system has shown impressive leadership in equitable bikeshare.
Baltimore's New Bus System Comes With a Snazzy New Map
Fans of transit maps will have to watch out for the new map of BaltimoreLink.
Could the Next Round of Transportation Innovations Finally End the Parking Status Quo?
If self-driving cars means more sharing and less car ownership, we may finally lose our appetite for parking, even in the motor city.
Miami-Dade Considering Bus Service Cuts as Ridership Drops
Transit planners at the county of Miami-Dade in Florida are asking permission to reroute and discontinue bus routes from the county bus system.
BART to Open Extension to Milpitas Station in December
Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) officials are optimistic that a new BART station, with connections to VTA light rail, will open ahead of schedule.
Cuomo Has a Unique Opportunity with Penn Station
The disastrous state of the country's most busy transit station presents an opportunity to make big improvements.
Friday Funny: Commuter Barbie Rides the Subway, Deals with Manspreading
Millennial Barbie reads literary fiction and wants you to know about it.
Clearwater, Florida to Expand Bus Use to the Beach
All but one Clearwater City Council member voted to move forward with a transit center on Clearwater Beach. The hope is for fewer drivers to clog the roads on the way to a beach day.
Counter Flow Bus Lanes Endure in Mexico City
The curious and, at times, dangerous design of bus lanes that move against the flow of traffic in Mexico city will be expensive and time-consuming to take out, so the city looks for ways to work with what it has.
Providence Ditches Streetcar Plans; Goes With High-Frequency Buses Instead
A decade ago, Providence considered a streetcar for land that once moved cars along the former path of Route 195. Now transit planners have once again shifted gears, targeting a high-frequency bus corridor for the area.
Opinion: Gondolas Distract From the Realities of Transit
Gondolas seem to find their way into the public transit investment conversation again and again over the years, taking up space and air that could be devoted to more substantive issues of investment, maintenance, and operation.
Can Public Transit Run on Solar Power?
California's Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) has recently been exploring ways to power its system using renewable energy sources, but is it really possible to power one of the state's "top 10 power consumers" with alternative energy?
St. Louis Taking an Electric Bus for a Test Drive
St. Louis will have electric buses running around town for a week, but that doesn't mean the city's residents should expect a massive rollout of the buses anytime soon.
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.
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
City of Moreno Valley
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Salt Lake City
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
City of Cambridge, Maryland
