Subways

Underground Art

3 July 2008 - 6:00am
New York Times
Artist Christoph Niemann's whimsical illustrations tell the story of his sons' love of the subway.

A Tour of the World's Best Subways

7 June 2008 - 5:00am
Wired

This slideshow from Wired takes a tour of some of the best subway systems in the world, boasting some of the world's most extravagant stations and efficient commutes.

L.A. Subway Ridership Spikes in 2008

25 May 2008 - 7:00am
BBC

With gas prices rising beyond the comfort zones of many drivers, ridership on L.A.'s train system has seen record highs in the early months of 2008. For many in the city, the price is prompting a major paradigm shift in terms of mobility.

'Subway Reef' Adaptive Reuse Project Brings Population Boom

12 April 2008 - 9:00am
The New York Times

Old subway cars are being dumped off the coast of Delaware, creating a manmade reef. Life is flourishing in this new underwater subway cemetery, but officials worry the reef may be too successful.

Slow Transit? Put it Underground

12 March 2008 - 11:00am
San Francisco Chronicle

This piece from the San Francisco Chronicle argues that the best way to improve the city's sluggish public transit system is to put it underground.

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