Transportation

The Key Elements For A Successful Rail Project

The Brookings Institution evaluates the key elements for transit success based on Washington D.C.'s 97-mile rail system.

February 12, 2001 - The Brookings Institution

Los Angeles Red Line Rider Shortfall

Even if MTA says that ridership is close to their 2000 projections, critics say they are not meeting the L.A.'s needs.

February 12, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

Houston's Transit: Just Build It

Then 25-year debate over Houston's rail line has many frustrated. A member of the Metropolitan Transit Authority Board shares his opinion.

February 11, 2001 - The Houston Chronicle

Amtrak Shares Plans For High-speed Rail

At a high-speed rail presentation held at the University of Illinois, Amtrak official talks about what it would take to make high-speed rail successful in the U.S.

February 11, 2001 - News-Gazette

Passenger Rail Service Can Work For Us

Building more highways won't solve our transportation problems, says Dave Zweifel in an editorial about bringing passenger rail to Madison, WI.

February 11, 2001 - The Capital Times

Seattle Light Rail Project Cost Increases

After intense discussion, light-rail in Seattle will serve the Southcenter Mall, increasing costs.

February 10, 2001 - The Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Two More Cities Served By Seattle-Tacoma Line

The Sounder heavy-rail system adds stops at two Washington cities; will they see a rail-related boom?

February 9, 2001 - The Seattle Post-Intelligencer

VA Lawmaker To Block Western Bypass Highway

Proposed outer belt around the nation's capital draws ire.

February 9, 2001 - The Washington Post

City Rail Crossing Curbs Are Rejected

Judge overturns Seattle's efforts to restrict freight train activity.

February 9, 2001 - The Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Easing FasTrak's Growing Pains

Caltrans admits Fastrak mistakes on Bay Area bridges and plans for new lanes.

February 8, 2001 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

America's Lost Trains

PBS airs an excellent new documentary on the rise of high-speed rail service in the US in the 1930's.

February 7, 2001 - PBS

Air-powered Car

A car that runs on compressed air releases exhaust that is actually cleaner than the ambient air. Mexico has ordered thousands.

February 5, 2001 - Space.com

Transportation Secretary Promotes Airport Expansion

With flight delays reaching record levels last year, transportation secretary promises to accelerate review process for new airports runways.

February 3, 2001 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Amtrak Eyes $1.5 Billion-a-year Investment Plan

With the nation's skies crowded and highways clogged, Amtrak unveils a 20-year plan to modernize and develop 11 high-speed rail corridors.

February 2, 2001 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

Bush's PLA Plans Could Impact Transportation Projects

If President Bush signs an executive order banning project labor agreements (PLA), it could impact transportation projects.

February 1, 2001 - The Baltimore Sun

Regional Transportation Authority With Power Needed

Vision 21, a panel created to study Arizona's future transportation needs says Metro Phoenix must have a regional transportation district with taxing power to address traffic problems.

February 1, 2001 - The Arizona Republic

US Report Raps State Transportation Management

A federal report says Massachusetts should grant more local control to communities over transportation spending.

January 31, 2001 - The Boston Globe

What Price Airport Gridlock?

What effect can a clogged-up airport have on the region around it? A billiondollar impact, according to Crain's Chicago Business.

January 31, 2001 - California 2000 Project

New Stop For Mr. Fix-it

Robert R. Kiley, Boston and NYC subway savior, takes on the oldest subway system in the world.

January 30, 2001 - The Boston Globe

Congestion Diminishing Quality Of Life

It's not just a traffic issue anymore; congestion in Peninsula is a business issue.

January 30, 2001 - San Francisco Business Times

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.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.