Parking sounds mundane until you realize it acts like an operating system for the modern city. On our live episode recorded at the APA Nebraska Fall Workshop with journalist and author Henry Grabar, we trace how a space designed for storing cars came to shape housing, transit, budgets, safety, climate resilience, and even what kinds of buildings are legal to construct. From early street management to mid‑century mandates, parking policy filters into everything residents notic

“When Driving Is Not An Option: Steering Away From Car Dependency,” presents a compelling case for embracing alternative modes of transportation that cater to the diverse needs of our communities.

Traffic engineering as a field has a somewhat false image that it has been around forever and all the manuals and guidance are steeped in...

In our May podcast episode , we talk about sustainable urban development via the bicycle with Dan Piatkowski, author of "Bicycle City:...

Ever wondered how mobility justice could revolutionize city planning and transportation strategy? Get ready to challenge the status quo as we dive into the fascinating world of human-centered transportation systems by reviewing a few recent American Planning Association interviews with Naomi Dorner and Tamika Butler.

Transportation is a vital part of urban life, but its history in the United States is often one of division. In her book, Inclusive Transportation: A Manifesto for Repairing Divided Communities, transportation expert Veronica O. Davis argues that the transportation systems we have today were never designed to be equitable.

Walkable City champions the idea that creating pedestrian-friendly environments is crucial for building vibrant, healthy, and economically successful cities. Speck's core argument, known as the "general theory of walkability," states that a city will be more walkable if walking is useful, safe, comfortable, and interesting.

In the ongoing conversation about how to build better cities, two key concepts—Pedestrian-Oriented Design (POD) and Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)—are gaining significant traction.

The core argument is that free parking is never truly free. We might not pay at the curb, but we pay for it in other ways.

In the complex and ever-changing world of urban development, The Transportation Planning Handbook stands as a foundational text for professionals and students alike. It's more than just a manual; it's a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices that shape how we move through our communities.

Geography of Urban Transportation traces the historical evolution of urban form as it was shaped by transportation technology. It explains how ancient cities were built around walking, while the introduction of technologies like streetcars, railways, and—most significantly—the automobile completely reshaped our modern metropolises.

America's roads are becoming increasingly dangerous for people on foot, a crisis that has been largely ignored. While many other wealthy nations have seen a decrease in pedestrian fatalities, the U.S. has experienced a shocking 50% increase over the last decade.

In this episode, we talk with Charles L. Marohn Jr.'s about his provocative book Confessions of a Recovering Engineer . Marohn, a civil...