Stories Tagged as
Public transportation
Proposed cuts to New York City subway could make life worse for many
Aug 31, 2020
Service reductions would hurt essential workers most. The system is seeking a federal funding bailout.
A Shanghai postcard: life after the COVID-19 economic shutdown
by
Jennifer Pak
Apr 27, 2020
With masks, fever checks and health QR codes, there are signs that the coronavirus still poses a threat to daily life.
U.K.’s Crossrail delay threatens small businesses along the line
Nov 25, 2019
The delayed arrival of Europe’s biggest infrastructure project — an east-west rail line across London — has hit small businesses located along the route.
New York City subways are getting a tap-to-pay system
May 30, 2019
The pilot might result in riders using the same method to pay for other goods and services.
How a Canadian town "Uberized" its public transportation
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Liz Sanchez
May 6, 2019
The ride-hailing company partners with cities, but not without complications.
The U.S. has tried to build high-speed rail for 50 years
by
Ben Bradford
Apr 4, 2019
Today, a train ride from LA to San Francisco takes 12 hours. In 1937, it took 10.
Report: The average American spends the equivalent of 2.5 work weeks in traffic
by
Ben Bradford
Feb 13, 2019
The report, from traffic data company INRIX, finds Boston drivers spend the most time in congested commutes, with Washington, D.C., Chicago, New York and Los Angeles rounding out the top 5.
For public good, not for profit.
The future of American infrastructure might lie in public-private partnerships
Feb 6, 2019
The promise of investment in "cutting-edge" technology came out of this year's State of the Union.
Scooters could improve mobility in low-income areas, but they have an image problem
Dec 5, 2018
They can be left anywhere, which riles wealthy communities. But that might make them surprisingly effective in underserved neighborhoods.
More students push up housing costs in Flagstaff, Arizona
Oct 22, 2018
Rents in the college town continue to climb as Northern Arizona University expands.