Transportation

Las Vegas Eyes Light-Rail As it Seeks Airport Connection

The Sun Belt is in the midst of a light-rail bonanza. Las Vegas might join the party. But will casinos be on board?

Where Transportation Makes Affordable Housing Unaffordable

In many parts of the country, federal low-income housing programs place poor families in locations that force them to spend big money on transportation.

U.S. Cities, Facing Infrastructure Funding Crunch, Pursue Self-Help

As federal funding becomes less reliable, some cities are finding ways of funding infrastructure on their own. But their ability to do so is largely dictated by their state governments.

Mobile Ticketing Just The Start of Mass Transit's Digital Revolution

METRO Houston customers can use their phone to buy tickets. But that's just the tip of the iceberg for transit innovation.

Kinder Institute to Host Former NYC Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan

The Houston talk comes on the heels of her new book "Streetfight: Handbook for an Urban Revolution."

In Defense of the Urban Freeway

Many of the people who choose to live downtown actually work in the suburbs. Ironically it's the much-maligned urban freeway system that makes this lifestyle possible.

As Cities Encourage Pedestrians and Biking, Another Trend Emerges: More Deaths

Communities have done a great job encouraging residents to walk and bike more. But they're struggling to keep those same residents safe on the streets.

Why is the U.S. Unwilling to Pay for Good Public Transportation?

Massive problems facing D.C.'s subway system symbolize the disparities between transit in the U.S. and the rest of the world.

California's New Model for Growth? "Mashable" Metros, With Transportation Options

It won’t be cars or transit; it won’t be houses or apartments; it won’t be downtowns or malls. It’ll be a mashup that gives residents options.

Cities Are Embracing Streetcars, But It's Not Always Smooth Sailing

Recent streetcar stumbles may offer lessons for cities.

How Driverless Vehicles Will Redefine Mobility and Change Car Culture

Autonomy and electricity could be the perfect union for the 21st century automobile.

Are Houston’s Transportation and Urban Revolutions here to Stay?

Linking citizen-advocates, transportation officials and public officials is big first step.

American Urbanists Fawn Over European Cities. They Should Pay More Attention to Canada.

Sure, Barcelona and Copenhagen are beautiful. But it might make more sense for Americans to study Ottawa and Toronto.

How Atlanta Decided It Can’t Out Suburb the Suburbs

Atlanta's planning department is pursuing a zoning overhaul that would alter the character of the famously sprawling place.

Houston's Transit Guru on the City's Moment in the Sun

An interview with Christof Spieler, who may understand transit better than anyone else in Houston.