While the traffic congestion problem in NYC, LA and D.C. wastes huge time and money, they do not appear to want to solve it.
Transportation
Throwback Thursday: Sending Tanks (and Thanks) to a Canal
As our first Throwback Thursday, we look at the present and the past with the 2,000 barrel beer tanks that traveled on the Erie Canal.
Our Taxi Tips
For every cab ride, NYC records the place, time, fare (and the tip if a credit card is used). Using the taxi database, Gawker was able to figure out Kourtney Kardashian’s and Judd Apatow’s tips because of time stamped photos that included a taxi medallion number. We…
Why One Town Likes a Traffic Jam
The story of a Breezewood, Pennsylvania traffic jam is really about the mysteries created by federal infrastructure spending.
The Reason We Should Drive Around in Circles
As we improve our transportation infrastructure, the roundabout has become increasingly attractive because of safety, ease and cost.
Paying More at the Gas Pump
Because of a low gasoline tax, the Highway Trust Fund does not have enough money to maintain the transportation infrastructure of highways and mass transit.
Italy and the EU: An Internet Story
Looking at internet connectivity as a part of the EU’s information infrastructure, we can see how Italy is behind and reflects member nation contrasts.
What We Sacrifice for Pothole Patches
With 150,000 more potholes than last year and $12 for each temporary patch, Chicago has spent close to $3 million on pothole repair and the end is not in sight. NYC was at a record breaking 113,131 on February 20.…
Brazil’s World Cup To-Do List
Preparing its transportation infrastructure for the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics, Brazil has one giant to-do list. In the air and on the ground, it has the participants, the officials and the fans that have to be moved around.…