Urban planners know a secret that you probably don't: The world's most advanced bus system is in Bogota, of all places. The city' ex-mayor, who created the system, is frequently asked to explain Bogota's bus system to city ...READ MORE›
On this day in 1904, the Interborough Rapid Transit (IRT), the first rapid transit subway system, opened. Today in New York City, commuters kick off a year-long centennial celebration.READ MORE›
Solar energy: It's not just for rooftop panels and giant power plants anymore. Designers and researchers are coming up with unique ways to harness the sun's energy. Below, some of the more exciting ones unveiled in the last few weeks. ...READ MORE›
The Gulf oil leak is terrible and depressing, but is there a chance it can have eco-benefits? For example, the American Public Transport Association's regular "Dump the Pump" campaign has never seemed so attractive an idea. READ MORE›
One creative source of revenue New York City is considering: Carbon credits. Yesterday, public transit chief Eliot Sander was on the Brian Lehrer show discussing the "doomsday budget", which basically is a choice between bad and ...READ MORE›
So far in the Undead Tech series, I've traced back the roots of some pretty rich items: a $75,000 car Audi, a $200,000 spaceflight, and thousands of dollars in laptops, phones, mountain bikes, and e-readers. This installment will poke ...READ MORE›
Michael Lejeune heads a 20-person in-house design studio tasked with bringing more riders aboard L.A.'s public-transportation system. He led the campaign design for this summer's expansion of Metro Rail's Gold Line, a light-rail line that connects Pasadena with downtown and East L.A.READ MORE›
I was on the subway with one of my louder friends the other day when he said something particularly embarrassing. Red-faced I shushed him vigorously and looked furtively around to see how many people were chuckling. Talk about ...READ MORE›
Today the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority announced come this fall, Bostonians will be able to chat it up via cell at "four of Boston's busiest subway stations." As if the cattle-like conditions of commuting doesn't ...READ MORE›
Taking advantage of Twitter's real-time aspect, CommuTweet
lets commuters share traffic updates, regardless of the mode of public transportation. You can sign in on the CommuTweet Web site with your Twitter account and save your ...READ MORE›
Public transportation is almost always more energy-efficient than driving, but there are few things more frustrating than getting lost underground in a subway station in the middle of hot, sticky July heat. But don't ...READ MORE›
Everywhere in China, there's evidence of economic and social transformation. Change is in the air. It's even in the subways.
Since 1998, Steven Lewis, director of the Transnational China Project at Rice University ...READ MORE›
Around the United States, trains and subways are pulling into stations at the airport. And it may be better option for the airport-to-city leg of your journey.READ MORE›
In this Brand Innovator Spotlight, Joe Meyer proves that a big budget isn’t necessary to deliver a stellar consumer experience, grow brand ambassadors and go head to head with Google.READ MORE›
Baltimore is undoubtedly one of the finest depictions
of history and innovation. It features things that suit to the eyes of
every tourist. This port city with an atmosphere throughout which a
special international flavor ...READ MORE›
The "Green Cities: How Urban Sustainability Can and Must Drive America's Climate Change Policies" report, released yesterday by Living Cities, explores the ways in which big cities can combat climate change, create better ...READ MORE›
Imagine if Batman drove a school bus. It would probably run on autopilot and have sensors that detect obstacles a quarter of a mile up the road. It would probably be able to switch between regular roads and specially designed ...READ MORE›
BART, in partnership with San Francisco-based developer Junaio, released its first official augmented reality app--or, more accurately, its first official augmented reality layer.
Augmented reality adds text or graphic overlays ...READ MORE›
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