Transportation

Commuters Share Transit Information

A new interactive information sharing network has been created to help commuters work their commute efficiently and with the most information possible.

December 21, 2007 - Boson Now

Second Life Used To Solve Real World Engineering Challenges

A UC Irvine professor and a transportation firm are teaming up to use the online virtual world Second Life to test real world public transit ideas.

December 20, 2007 - O.C. Register

Altering New York's Congestion Pricing Plan Could Make Transit Free

According to a privately-commissioned study, doubling the proposed New York congestion fee charged to drivers would generate enough money to replace all proceeds derived form transit fares in the city, making fares unnecessary.

December 20, 2007 - Streetsblog

L.A. Considers Rail Turnstiles

As one of the only major U.S. cities that has no turnstiles at its rail stations, Los Angeles is feeling the pinch of riders who don't pay. But now, local officials are trying to get turnstiles installed.

December 19, 2007 - NPR

New Buses Help, But Are Only First Step

New buses being added to Victoria, British Columbia's transit fleet are being warmly welcomed, but this editorial argues much more needs to be done to deal with the area's increasing congestion and mobility issues.

December 19, 2007 - Times Colonist

Heathrow's PRT System On Track For Operation

A personal rapid transit (PRT) system is currently under construction as part of the renovation of London's Heathrow airport. The system is on track to begin operations within two years.

December 19, 2007 - BBC

Traffic Problems Have Relocating Businesses Wary Of Atlanta

Atlanta's traffic problems are beginning to affect businesses' decisions to relocate there.

December 18, 2007 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Pennsylvania Toll Road Plan Hits Wall

Plans to convert a 311-mile section of Pennsylvania's Interstate 80 have been dealt a severe setback by the federal government, which recently returned the state's application.

December 17, 2007 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Transit Fares Rise In D.C.

Transit fares were recently increased for the Washington D.C. Metro transit system. The fare hike is the largest increase in the agency's history.

December 17, 2007 - The Washington Post

Transit Agency Needs To Keep Its Focus On Transit

This editorial from the Rocky Mountain News expresses the concerns of many in Denver who worry that the region's transportation district is focusing too much on redevelopment.

December 17, 2007 - The Rocky Mountain News

San Francisco Commuters Cozy Up To Double-Decker Buses

Recent test runs of double decker buses as part of San Francisco's Muni system have been well-received by riders, and many expect them to be fully adopted into the system in 2008.

December 16, 2007 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Transportation Budget Is Billions Short In Oregon

Oregon's state transportation budget is falling short of the projected demand by billions of dollars. A committee of local politicians is laying blame at the state and federal levels.

December 15, 2007 - The Oregonian

Most Hated Transit System

The new public transit system in Santiago, Chile, is having implementation troubles, and it's leaving many commuters upset.

December 15, 2007 - Time

Friday Funny: Payback For The Parking Czar

The head of traffic and parking enforcement in Rome, Italy was fired after parking illegally using a fraudulent handicapped permit.

December 14, 2007 - Reuters

Surging Subways

Subway construction and expansion is being seen in cities across the world.

December 14, 2007 - Business Week

Streetcars Roll In Seattle

Seattle's long-planned South Lake Union streetcar officially began operations Wednesday.

December 14, 2007 - The Seattle Post-Intelligencer

America's Teen Car Crash Epidemic

Automobile crashes are the number one killer of teenagers in the United States, with nearly 6,000 deaths a year for the past decade, and more than 300,000 injuries annually.

December 13, 2007 - Streetsblog

Streets May Hold Solution To Seattle's Freeway Problem

The governor of Washington is leaning towards surface street options and public transit as possible solutions to the traffic problem posed by Seattle's crumbling inner city freeway, the Alaskan Way Viaduct.

December 13, 2007 - The Seattle Times

Louisville Metro Stepping Up Its Planning for Pedestrians

Jerry Abramson, mayor of Louisville, Kentucky, has announced plans to invest $100,000 in creating a pedestrian plan for his city.

December 12, 2007 - Louisville Courier-Journal

Bangalore Techies Advocate For Bicycling Amenities

As the city traffic grinds to a crawl due to the rising amount of vehicles on the road, techies in Bangalore have taken a liking to commuting on bicycles.

December 12, 2007 - BBC

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