Transportation Special

From the Planning Commissioners Journal:
2 New Publications -- Taking a Closer Look
Transportation: Getting Started and
Transportation: New Directions

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1. Transportation: Getting Started

Articles
Summary

New Ideas / Creative Thinking:

Road Design - A Turn Ahead
by Edward McMahon Too often new roadways have been designed to be wider and straighter without much consideration being given to the character of the surrounding community. In recent years, however, there has been a gradual turn towards more thoughtful "context-sensitive" roadway design.

Bright Idea: Context Sensitive Solutions
by Wayne Senville More on what's behind this important new concept in transportation planning. From the PCJ's special Bright Ideas series.

The Deep Mystery of Traffic Congestion
by Hannah Twaddell Transportation planner Hannah Twaddell explores "The Deep Mystery" of traffic congestion in her overview of "transportation demand management" strategies.

Fitting Roadways to Community Needs: A Look at the ITE Urban Thoroughfares Report
by Hannah Twaddell The product of five years of hard work, a recent report by the Institute of Transportation report provides a much needed approach to integrating the transportation objectives of roadways with design considerations that take into account the built environment and pedestrian needs.

Access Management: An Overview & Guide for Roadway Corridors
by Julie Campoli & Elizabeth Humstone What can be done to break the cycle of increased congestion necessitating costly road widening that result in increased traffic? Planning consultant Elizabeth Humstone and landscape architect Julie Campoli provide a guide to strategies that can help control the flow of traffic between the road and surrounding land.

The Future is Now: Mobility & Seniors
by Hannah Twaddell A look at mobility concerns facing our aging population.

The Mis-Marketing of Transit
by Patrick Hare A look at the influence of the modern land use development pattern on residential streets.

What About Parking?

No Such Thing As Free Parkings
by Hannah Twaddell Hannah Twaddell reviews some of the provocative ideas in a much discussed book by economist and planner Donald Shoup.

"We Don't Have Enough Parking"
by Roberta Brandes Gratz In many cities and towns it's common to hear complaints that downtown retail districts suffer from a lack of adequate parking. How "people first" steps can help address downtown parking concerns.

Parking -- 3 articles
by C. Gregory Dale
The Parking Conundrum provides an overview of parking standards.
Parking Lot Design looks at issues in the landscaping and design of parking lots.
Parking Lots: Storm Water Runoff & Shared Parking considers two important parking-related issues.

On Your Feet ... or Bikes

Bicyclists & Pedestrians Belong!
by Edward McMahon Edward McMahon looks at the economic, health, and environmental benefits of encouraging biking and walking in our communities.

Let's Plan on Walking
by Hannah Twaddell Cities and towns are increasingly recognizing that walkability plays a key role in achieving broader economic and social goals, such revitalizing urban centers, creating a sense of place in suburbs, and reclaiming the attractiveness of small towns. A report on the growing interest in walkable communities.

Bright Idea: Walkable Communities
by Wayne Senville Why Kansas City adopted a Walkability Plan and is giving increased weight to pedestrian interests in its development review process. From the PCJ's special Bright Ideas series.

Bright Idea: Making Connections
by Wayne Senville A quick look at the growing interest in developing non-motorized recreational trails. From the PCJ's special Bright Ideas series.

Safe Routes to School
by Hannah Twaddell Safe Routes to School programs are being implemented in communities across the country, focusing on enabling more school age children to safely walk or bike to school.

2. Transportation: New Directions

Articles
Summary

The Transportation / Land Use Connection:

Integrating Land Use and Transportation
by Whit Blanton A growing number of communities are recognizing the close relationship between transportation planning decisions and land use. Transportation planner Whit Blanton reports on how one metropolitan area has begun to put land use and transportation in balance.

Transportation Planning & Its Relationship to Community
by Rich Stolz How transportation planning can be used as a vehicle for community development that meets the needs of low-income residents.

Corridors Through Our Communities
by Hannah Twaddell From the old riverboat world of the Mississippi to the crowded arterials of today's cities and towns, transportation corridors have played a critical role in American life. Hannah Twaddell explains why planning for our corridors makes sense.

Planning for Better Roadscapes
by Kate Lampton Whether it's a state highway, county road, or frequently traveled local road, every town has main corridors that form the framework around which the community develops. Taking a fresh look at a road corridor, with a particular focus on understanding its natural landscape and development pattern, can lead to land use policies that better meet your long-term goals and objectives.

A is for Automobile
by Laurence Gerckens, FAICP Planning historian Laurence Gerckens provides a brief historical perspective on the impacts of automobiles on communities. From Gerckens' Planning ABCs publication.

How Dimensional Standards Shape Residential Streets
by Joel Russell Dimensional standards, which regulate building setbacks and height, lot coverage, and similar matters, have been one of the basic building blocks of zoning since its inception. Many, however, have failed to consider the significance of dimensional standards in shaping the "streetscape."

Making the Connection
by Hannah Twaddell The benefits of "street connectivity" have received growing attention from planners. Hannah Twaddell looks at what's behind this interest in interconnected streets.

When Connecting Point A to Point B, What Happens to Point C? Considering Bypass Highways
by Hannah Twaddell Key questions to ask when thinking about the need for a bypass highway.

Street & Sidewalk Basics:

The Residential Street
by C. Gregory Dale & Jennifer Sharn Part I: the origins of today's typical residential street standards, and look at why some planners have begun to question them.
Part II: curves and cul-de-sacs.
Part III: the influence of the modern land use development pattern.

Getting Started
by Richard Untermann How our streets can work better not just for cars, but for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit.

Traffic Calming Basics
by Richard Untermann An introduction to "traffic calming" with examples of several techniques for reducing traffic speed and improving the pedestrian environment.

Sidewalk Essentials
by Richard Untermann Viewing sidewalks as an integral part of the transportation network.

Roundabouts: What They Are & Why They Work
by Michael Wallwork Roundabouts are an increasingly popular approach to improving traffic flow and safety at intersections. Transportation engineer Michael Wallwork explains how roundabouts work, and compares their use to traffic signals.

Articles	Summary
New Ideas / Creative Thinking:
Road Design - A Turn Ahead by Edward McMahon	Too often new roadways have been designed to be wider and straighter without much consideration being given to the character of the surrounding community. In recent years, however, there has been a gradual turn towards more thoughtful "context-sensitive" roadway design.
Bright Idea: Context Sensitive Solutions by Wayne Senville	More on what's behind this important new concept in transportation planning. From the PCJ's special Bright Ideas series.
The Deep Mystery of Traffic Congestion by Hannah Twaddell	Transportation planner Hannah Twaddell explores "The Deep Mystery" of traffic congestion in her overview of "transportation demand management" strategies.
Fitting Roadways to Community Needs: A Look at the ITE Urban Thoroughfares Report by Hannah Twaddell	The product of five years of hard work, a recent report by the Institute of Transportation report provides a much needed approach to integrating the transportation objectives of roadways with design considerations that take into account the built environment and pedestrian needs.
Access Management: An Overview & Guide for Roadway Corridors by Julie Campoli & Elizabeth Humstone	What can be done to break the cycle of increased congestion necessitating costly road widening that result in increased traffic? Planning consultant Elizabeth Humstone and landscape architect Julie Campoli provide a guide to strategies that can help control the flow of traffic between the road and surrounding land.
The Future is Now: Mobility & Seniors by Hannah Twaddell	A look at mobility concerns facing our aging population.
The Mis-Marketing of Transit by Patrick Hare	A look at the influence of the modern land use development pattern on residential streets.
What About Parking?
No Such Thing As Free Parkings by Hannah Twaddell	Hannah Twaddell reviews some of the provocative ideas in a much discussed book by economist and planner Donald Shoup.
"We Don't Have Enough Parking" by Roberta Brandes Gratz	In many cities and towns it's common to hear complaints that downtown retail districts suffer from a lack of adequate parking. How "people first" steps can help address downtown parking concerns.
Parking -- 3 articles by C. Gregory Dale	The Parking Conundrum provides an overview of parking standards. Parking Lot Design looks at issues in the landscaping and design of parking lots. Parking Lots: Storm Water Runoff & Shared Parking considers two important parking-related issues.
On Your Feet ... or Bikes
Bicyclists & Pedestrians Belong! by Edward McMahon	Edward McMahon looks at the economic, health, and environmental benefits of encouraging biking and walking in our communities.
Let's Plan on Walking by Hannah Twaddell	Cities and towns are increasingly recognizing that walkability plays a key role in achieving broader economic and social goals, such revitalizing urban centers, creating a sense of place in suburbs, and reclaiming the attractiveness of small towns. A report on the growing interest in walkable communities.
Bright Idea: Walkable Communities by Wayne Senville	Why Kansas City adopted a Walkability Plan and is giving increased weight to pedestrian interests in its development review process. From the PCJ's special Bright Ideas series.
Bright Idea: Making Connections by Wayne Senville	A quick look at the growing interest in developing non-motorized recreational trails. From the PCJ's special Bright Ideas series.
Safe Routes to School by Hannah Twaddell	Safe Routes to School programs are being implemented in communities across the country, focusing on enabling more school age children to safely walk or bike to school.

Articles	Summary
The Transportation / Land Use Connection:
Integrating Land Use and Transportation by Whit Blanton	A growing number of communities are recognizing the close relationship between transportation planning decisions and land use. Transportation planner Whit Blanton reports on how one metropolitan area has begun to put land use and transportation in balance.
Transportation Planning & Its Relationship to Community by Rich Stolz	How transportation planning can be used as a vehicle for community development that meets the needs of low-income residents.
Corridors Through Our Communities by Hannah Twaddell	From the old riverboat world of the Mississippi to the crowded arterials of today's cities and towns, transportation corridors have played a critical role in American life. Hannah Twaddell explains why planning for our corridors makes sense.
Planning for Better Roadscapes by Kate Lampton	Whether it's a state highway, county road, or frequently traveled local road, every town has main corridors that form the framework around which the community develops. Taking a fresh look at a road corridor, with a particular focus on understanding its natural landscape and development pattern, can lead to land use policies that better meet your long-term goals and objectives.
A is for Automobile by Laurence Gerckens, FAICP	Planning historian Laurence Gerckens provides a brief historical perspective on the impacts of automobiles on communities. From Gerckens' Planning ABCs publication.
How Dimensional Standards Shape Residential Streets by Joel Russell	Dimensional standards, which regulate building setbacks and height, lot coverage, and similar matters, have been one of the basic building blocks of zoning since its inception. Many, however, have failed to consider the significance of dimensional standards in shaping the "streetscape."
Making the Connection by Hannah Twaddell	The benefits of "street connectivity" have received growing attention from planners. Hannah Twaddell looks at what's behind this interest in interconnected streets.
When Connecting Point A to Point B, What Happens to Point C? Considering Bypass Highways by Hannah Twaddell	Key questions to ask when thinking about the need for a bypass highway.
Street & Sidewalk Basics:
The Residential Street by C. Gregory Dale & Jennifer Sharn	Part I: the origins of today's typical residential street standards, and look at why some planners have begun to question them. Part II: curves and cul-de-sacs. Part III: the influence of the modern land use development pattern.
Getting Started by Richard Untermann	How our streets can work better not just for cars, but for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit.
Traffic Calming Basics by Richard Untermann	An introduction to "traffic calming" with examples of several techniques for reducing traffic speed and improving the pedestrian environment.
Sidewalk Essentials by Richard Untermann	Viewing sidewalks as an integral part of the transportation network.
Roundabouts: What They Are & Why They Work by Michael Wallwork	Roundabouts are an increasingly popular approach to improving traffic flow and safety at intersections. Transportation engineer Michael Wallwork explains how roundabouts work, and compares their use to traffic signals.