Transportation
Judgment Day For Amtrak
Officials conclude that Amtrak has no chance of ever being commercially successful.
Ginger's Secrets Revealed: Will It Reshape Our Cities?
Inventor Dean Kamen reveals details about "Ginger" -- the mysterious transportation device that is rumored to be able to to change the world. Will it change the shape of our cities?
Breaking Gridlock: Sprawling Out
Author Motavalli discusses the corporate lobby that created the conditions for sprawl, and the movement to supplant sprawl with smart growth.
Fuel Cell Bus On-Road Demo In Las Vegas
A zero emission fuel cell bus sets out to prove itself in an on-road public demonstration in Las Vegas, NV.
Mysterious 'Ginger' May Be Revealed Soon
The mysterious "Ginger" device, rumored to be a transportation invention with the ability to change the world, may soon be revealed.
Light Rail Makes A Comeback
More than 20 U.S. cities have revived streetcar service and the competition for federal funds is fierce. Philadelphia has an edge over most other cities...
Should Patriotism Be Measured In Miles Per Gallon?
Is driving a gas-guzzling SUV unpatriotic? Many Americans don't believe there is a relationship between global politics and U.S. dependence on foreign oil.
Boston Tries Car Sharing
Boston transit officials are considering offering car-sharing services for residents seeking an alternative to owning a vehicle.
Amtrak Is Fatally Flawed, Beyond Repair
Paul Weyrich, a conservative leader, argues that the best way to save passenger rail is to kill Amtrak.
Toll Roads In So. CA Hold Drivers Hostage
A noncompete clause says that Caltrans cannot build or improve roads if it would reduce customers on pay-as-you-go roads.
Holiday Travelers Choose Ground Transportation
Holiday travel by car, bus, and train remains strong but air travel declines.
Will Baltimore Streetcars Roll Again?
Baltimore is currently served by three types of rail transit. An editorial in The Baltimore Sun calls for a fourth: streetcars.
Do SUVs Make A Difference?
Reason Magazine attacks New York Times economic columnist Paul Krugman for arguing against SUVs.
Intercity Passenger Rail Makes A Comeback
Now that flying is more difficult, intercity passenger rail connected to airport terminals seems like a good idea.
The Vulnerabilities Of U.S. Transportation
Recent events in the U.S. have highlighted the need for an integrated transportation network. Th nation's train system that has been suffering from decades of neglect should be strengthened.
Time Magazine: Best Inventions Of The Year
Time Magazine presents the best inventions of the year including cutting-edge transportation technology.
Ten Cities With The Worst Commute
Which residents have the worst commutes in the nation? New York, Chicago and San Francisco. The Census Bureau publishes the list of cities with the longest commutes.
Are Roundabouts Better Than Traffic Signals?
Roundabouts (circular intersections), new to Florida, are proposed for Jacksonville.
A California Bullet Train?
A "Baby Bullet" train from San Francisco to San Jose may be the beginning for California's $25 billion high-speed rail system.
Amtrak Is 'A National Asset'
Readers' opinions on the news that the Senate may shut down Amtrak because it is not self-sufficient.
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.
City of Santa Clarita
Ascent Environmental
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
Salt Lake City
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
