Transportation
City Considers Crackdown On Training Cyclists
City officials are considering a crackdown on high-speed packs of cyclists who train near the Rose Bowl stadium in Pasadena, California. Many collisions have occurred between bikers, pedestrians, and cars, and the city is seeking a safe compromise.
Planners Propose Diesel As Denver Rail Budget Balloons
In an effort to avoid the extra costs associated with electrifying trains and building overhead wiring systems, transportation planners are backing a plan to develop a 41-mil commuter rail line in Denver with diesel-powered trains.
One Week Lost To Traffic Nationally, Two In L.A., O.C.
Los Angeles and Orange counties are once again home to the longest amounts of time drivers waste in traffic congestion, at 72 hours per year. Nationally, the average amount of time lost to traffic congestion is 38 hours -- nearly a full week's work.
New Jersey's Transit Should Be An Example For Connecticut To Follow
Connecticut could learn a lesson from neighboring New Jersey about how to improve its transit infrastructure.
D.C. Considers Bike Parking Requirements
The Washington D.C. Council is expected to pass legislation that will require bicycle parking at apartment buildings.
Chicago Transit Authority Blasted For Derailment As Fare Hikes Loom
The report couldn't have come at a worse time, as Chicago prepares for fare hikes and transit cuts to make up for budget shortfalls.
A 'False Choice' For Boston's Back Bay
Planned construction on Storrow Drive yields a lose-lose situation for Boston's Back Bay neighborhood residents.
Bikes Vs. Bridges?
Transportation Secretary Mary Peters is taking a lot of heat from cycling advocates for citing bicycle infrastructure funding for the deteriorating state of the country's highways and bridges.
Should London Ban Cars To Reach Its Carbon Goal?
A report suggests that the only way London can reach its 2025 carbon reduction goals would be to take drastic measures, such as banning all cars from the city.
Pre-Dawn Commutes Increasing Across The Country
More Americans are leaving home earlier to wrestle with congested commutes, with 1 in 8 leaving before 6 a.m.
Will Las Vegas Gamble More On Its Monorail?
Officials hope that a planned extension to the airport will help move the monorail out of the red.
San Francisco Buses May Nab Double-Parkers
Motorists beware - if you double-park in a transit-only lane in San Francisco next year, that bus behind you could take your photo resulting in a $250 citation, if AB 101 is signed by Governor Schwarzenegger.
Toronto Transit Needs To Follow London's Lead
Transit-poor Toronto could learn a lesson from the highly mobile city of London, writes Christopher Hume.
America's Largest Transit-Free City Reconsiders
The nation's largest city without public transit is beginning to lean towards creating a bus system.
Traffic Signs Removed: 'Unsafe Is Safe'
A small town in Germany has begun removing all road signs, traffic signals, and sidewalks in a counter-intuitive -- but proven -- attempt to reduce traffic accidents.
Senate Blocks Toll Road Conversions In Texas
The U.S. Senate recently approved a bill that prohibits the state of Texas from converting any of its existing highways into toll roads for at least one year.
'Extreme Commuters' On The Rise In Atlanta
An analysis of Census figures shows that the number of long-distance commuters -- those who spend more than 90 minutes on their average commute -- has increased.
With No Concrete Plan For Tracks, Rail Project Delayed
Uncertainty about funding new tracks has created a delay in the development of a commuter rail system in the Austin-San Antonio region.
Reducing Amount Of Taxis And Limos Will Ease Manhattan Congestion
A former official from the New York City Department of transportation outlines some ideas for reducing traffic congestion in the city, including a plan to reduce the amount of taxis and limousines on the streets.
Highway Expansion Plans Justified By Economic Benefits
Plans to widen a highway in British Columbia are being justified by a projection of nearly $4 billion in economic development. Proponents are allaying air quality concerns, arguing that auto emission controls will improve enough to reduce any impact.
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