Transportation

Driven To Do-It-Yourself Bio-Diesel

Computer programmer converts his car to run on discarded cooking oil from the company cafeteria.

July 20, 2005 - The Cincinnati Enquirer

SUVs Down, But Not Out

Despite a five-month downward trend in SUV sales, experts warn that it's too soon to say SUVs are becoming extinct.

July 20, 2005 - The Sacramento Bee

Greater Funding Needed for Public Transit Security

The tragedy in London should make policymakers place more importance on public transit security funding, writes Neil Pearce.

July 19, 2005 - The Seattle Times

Solving Traffic Problems The Ancient Way

Can inspiration for a socially-equitable solution to congestion charging be found in an ancient law that dispenses justice in a simple traffic conflict, writes Oded Roth in this week's Op-Ed.

July 19, 2005 - Planetizen

Public Transit Reality Game

A Toronto designer has created a giant game of tag using cell phones and Toronto's public transit system.

July 19, 2005 - Culture Hole

Light Rail In The Holy City

The first light rail line in Jerusalem is approved and should be running by 2008.

July 18, 2005 - The Jerusalem Post

The Network Behind Atlanta's Beltline

A look at the polical and business network behind Atlanta's biggest urban redevelopment proposal in decades.

July 18, 2005 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Security Mass Transit: Tactics And Technology

A review of the latest technology and tactics for protecting mass transit system from terrorist attacks.

July 17, 2005 - The New York Times

Learning To Live In A Changing America

Floridians have to learn to adjust to a changing urban environment.

July 16, 2005 - Tallahassee Democrat

House Approves Nation's Costliest Waterway Navigation Project

Scientists and environmentalists oppose new Mississippi River locks.

July 16, 2005 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Mexico City's Bus Rapid System

Will a "bus rapid" transit system be able to effectively deal with the transit demands of Mexico City?

July 15, 2005 - The New York Times

European 'Microcar' Debuts In The U.S.

A Mesa, Arizona resident became the second person in the U.S. to buy a Smart car.

July 14, 2005 - The Arizona Republic

Maryland Moves Ahead With Controversial Plans For Super-Highway

The plans, once thought to be dead, will connect several counties in lower Maryland.

July 13, 2005 - The Washington Post

New Jersey's Transportation Infrastructure On Verge Of Collapse

A study predicts dire consequences for New Jersey's roads if more isn't done to combat road conditions and public transportation woes.

July 13, 2005 - The New York Times

Weak Transit Costs Metro Detroiters Dearly

Region spends more on transportation than almost any other

July 13, 2005 - Michigan Land Use Institute

Toronto A Dangerous City For Pedestrians

Despite a Pedestrian Charter, the Canadian city is decidedly unfriendly towards those on foot.

July 13, 2005 - The Toronto Star

Automobile V. Public Transportation In Shanghai

China's largest city struggles to manage the growth in automobile ownership among its newly wealthy population.

July 13, 2005 - The New York Times

Old Pittsburgh Superhighway To Find New Life As Bike Trail

An 11-mile stretch of road and inter-connecting tunnels will become a new bike/wilderness trail.

July 12, 2005 - Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Cameras Watching Transit

Cameras watch most everything riders do in L.A.'s public transit system. But does it prevent terrorism?

July 11, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Terrorism, Transit And Public Safety

Despite recent terrorist attacks, public transit is still an extremely safe form of travel, writes Todd Litman.

July 10, 2005 - Victoria Transport Policy Institute

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