Transforming Transportation
Photo by Michael Perlman
A Window of Opportunity
Forces are lining up to give us a chance to rethink outmoded policies.
- Volatile gas prices are triggering new travel patterns.
- Public transit is squeezed.
- Solving the climate crisis is urgent.
Vice President for Living Cities Andy Darrell shares his vision »
Transportation at a Glance
Reinventing Transit: 11 Case Studies And Videos of Innovative Solutions
A new generation of innovative public transit is sweeping through communities across the country — not just in cities but in rural areas and suburbs, too.
Map: Transit Ridership Surges, But Many Places Face Service Cuts
From Jacksonville, Florida to Peoria, Illinois, many places saw leaps in transit ridership in 2008. See why transit is a much needed investment.
Congestion Pricing: A Smart Solution to Reduce Traffic and Ease Gridlock
Pricing helps sway people from driving during peak rush hours. It works — cities around the world successfully use this traffic-cutting tool.
Pay-As-You-Drive Insurance: A Way to Drive Less and Save More
PAYD insurance rewards low-mileage drivers with lower premiums than they'd pay for conventional flat-rate car insurance, cutting pollution and saving money.
