The Texas Transportation Institute released its annual Urban Mobility Report.  The results for Dallas were less than encouraging.

Note that the Texas Department of Transportation argues…

I am always interested in the methodology for lists such as these.  How do they define and quantify stress?  Also, note the inclusion of two Texas cities.  Surprised? 

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Interesting comprehensive plan for sustainable cities as envisioned by a private-sector behemoth.

     Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood would like to see the face of American transportation change.  Currently, 90% of Americans drive their cars to work.  Obviously, this contributes to congestion, pollution, and can become a quality of life issue if the commuter has to sit in traffic.  Mr. LaHood wants cities around America to provide alternatives. "He wants to make biking as important as driving." (NPR staff writer, Guy Raz)

     To quote Secretary LaHood precisely, he says,…

As sprawl and suburbanization continues unabated, the ethnic composition of cities changes drastically.  this is especially true in the…

While we contemplate important urban issues above the partisan fray here at Collaborative Government, the president's latest initiative enjoys relevance to urban issues/development and merits further analysis.  The plan includes subsidies for both the housing/mortgage…

Apparently, Oklahoma has a perfect suburb!!