Transportation
The Painful Cost Of Transportation
Transportation costs take toll on both households and communities
Hybrids in HOV Lanes a Pandora's Box
Provisions that would give over High Occupancy Vehicle lanes to Hybrid vehicles could send a "bogus message" to consumers.
The Benefits Of Congestion Charging
The mayor of London urges world mayors that to unclog city streets and fight global warming by adopting congestion charging.
Chicago Transit Authority In Dire Straits
The beleaguered organization needs more funds to continue running past this year.
Congressional Delegation To Ensure Houston's Transit Funding
Houston's transit plan takes a small step for commuter-kind.
Toll Roads Of The Future
Using capitalism and latest technologies, a new system combines toll roads with free lanes.
Doing The Math On Public Transit
Otis White evaluates the claim that buying BMW SUVs for riders is actually cheaper the investing in rail.
Baltimore Plans Major Bus Route Changes
Several public hearings are planned to discuss the proposed changes to the MTA routes.
Is It Cheaper To Lease Cars For Transit Riders?
How does the cost of new rail systems compare to leasing riders luxury SUVs instead?
A 'Must-Have Accessory' For Urban SUVs
Spray-on mud helps urban drivers give the impression that they have been driving through rugged wilderness in their luxury SUV.
Most Expensive Places To Drive
Sperling's Best Places examines 84 major cities to determine the ten most expensive places to drive.
Mixing Cars And Pedestrians
'No pedestrian may unnecessarily stop or delay traffic while in a marked or unmarked crosswalk...'
Safest U.S. Cities For Driving
Based on two years worth of accident data, Allstate Insurance Co. identifies the safest U.S. cities for driving.
UK's New Proposed Road Pricing -- $2 Per Mile
The U.K.'s transport secretary considers a 'revolutionary' congestion pricing plan to prevent 'LA-style gridlock.'
San Francisco To Study Congestion Pricing
San Francisco's supervisors have voted to apply for a federal grant to study London-style congestion pricing.
China's Dangerous Love Affair With Cars
Already heavily polluted, China's cities face a troubling picture of many more cars on the roads in coming years.
Melbourne's Transportation Crisis And How To Solve It
A plan for reinvigorating the Australian city's transportation network.
Sydney's Public Transportation Behind The Times
Australia's top city deserves a world-class transportation system.
Bicycle Culture Growing In Los Angeles
Los Angeles cyclists come together to organize "Bike Summer" -- a month long festival of bicycle-related events this June.
Minnesotan Mayors Demand Upgrades To Transportation
Transportation issues remains a top issue with Minnesotan citizens -- so why isn't the current legislation doing anything about it?
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