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Land Use Planning & TOD
Cities around the Bay Area are updating their General Plans, rezoning to support increased density, and planning transit-oriented development at stations. This page attempts to keep track of it. Click here for more.
Transit Projects
We take a long, hard look at the next generation of Bay Area transit expansion. This page includes facts, opinions, and links to previous posts on specific projects. Click here for more.
Regional Transportation Plan
The RTP is a 25-year blueprint for transportation spending in the Bay Area. This page examines the plan at bird's eye view and includes links to more specific posts. Click here for more.
Fantasy Transit Maps
Many transit enthusiasts enjoy maps of fantasy transit, and this blog is no exception. This page summarizes our indulgence in that field. Click here for more.Better Neighborhoods
This page discusses how we can use transit, planning, and urban design to create neighborhoods that are more livable and vibrant. Unlike the TOD section above (which discusses existing plans), this page is best categorized as a collection of visions -- efforts are not now underway, but could be. Click here for more.Track Maps
Homemade rail track maps of the Bay Area, tailored for the true railfan, with a focus on track used by transit operators.
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Buildings
We firmly believe that cities are comprised of people first, buildings second; but special buildings deserve special remarks. Click here for more.
Water Resources
Water planning may seem like an odd topic for a website about transit and land use, but water issues are raised in our pursuit of smart growth. Besides, this is critical to California's future. (Image courtesy of Delta Vision.) Click here for more.
News Feed
- New Problems That Could Add Costs And Delays To New Bay Bridge Span 5 December 2009KTVU News has learned a key section of that bridge has been delayed again and Caltrans now is bracing for a new cost over-run in the tens of millions of dollars.
- California high-speed rail route through Pacheco Pass could be adjusted 4 December 2009Plans to bring bullet trains into the Bay Area over Pacheco Pass and through San Jose will be opened up for more study to comply with a court ruling.
- Palmer: Court Case with Implications for SF Housing 4 December 2009Developers of rental housing in California had a little something extra to be thankful for Nov. 26. A recent court case...
- Caltrain to offer real-time delay data 28 November 2009Caltrain commuters accustomed to facing long delays without warning will finally be able to check ahead and see if their train is running on schedule.
- Visitors may get to climb on Golden Gate Bridge 25 November 2009Instead of merely admiring the graceful beauty of the Golden Gate Bridge or taking a stroll across the international landmark, visitors could soon explore its off-limits undersides, climb on its cables...
- Bridge S-curve added to Capitol agenda 25 November 2009Caltrans officials will be grilled about the Bay Bridge’s deadly S-curve and recent eyebar repairs during a joint state senate hearing scheduled Jan. 12 in Sacramento.
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