Will climate change doom US truck habit? Detroit says no
The US consumer's love for enormous vehicles has been seen by outsiders as a curiosity and sometimes a sign of profligacy.
Oct 25, 2022
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Study: Cash payments remain key part of equitable transit
Today, there are more ways than ever to pay a bus fare. Instead of painstakingly counting their change into a farebox, transit riders can quickly tap their phone or swipe an auto-reloadable transit card.
Sep 30, 2022
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Electric on-demand public transport is making a difference in Auckland. Now it needs to roll out further
Earlier this month, New Zealand released a new plan for sustainable public transport to start shunting transport emissions from currently 39% of total domestic carbon dioxide production toward net zero.
Aug 31, 2022
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New York moving ahead with 'congestion pricing' toll plan
New York is inching toward becoming the first U.S. city to charge motorists an extra fee for entering its most congested areas.
Jul 28, 2022
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Green energy is great for fighting climate change, but not using it is even better
As head of Bridging the Gap, a nonprofit working on climate change and other environmental problems in Kansas City, Missouri, Kristin Riott has a lot on her plate.
Jul 11, 2022
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New research offers recommendations for integrating autonomous driving tech into public transportation
Autonomous vehicle technology likely won't replace the workers behind the wheels of buses, vans and other vehicles shuttling people around cities and towns anytime soon, but mass transit authorities must examine how these ...
Jun 3, 2022
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Recommendations for policymakers considering integrating autonomous driving tech into public transportation
Autonomous vehicle technology likely won't replace the workers behind the wheels of buses, vans and other vehicles shuttling people around cities and towns anytime soon, but mass transit authorities must examine how these ...
May 19, 2022
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Beyond electric cars: How electrifying trucks, buses, tractors and scooters will help tackle climate change
When you think of an electric vehicle, chances are you'll picture a car. But there's a quiet revolution going on in transport. It turns out electrification can work wonders for almost all of our transport options, from electric ...
May 3, 2022
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Do bikeshare systems complement or replace public transit?
Bikeshare systems have come a long way since they were first introduced in the Netherlands in the 1960s. They are popular in cities around the world, but how do bike systems affect existing public transportation? That's the ...
Feb 3, 2022
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To provide better accessibility by railway systems, connection is a key factor
City planners would like residents to ditch their cars and take the train or bus. Public transportation systems are cost effective, energy efficient, and environmentally friendly alternatives to private automobiles, but individuals ...
Jan 11, 2022
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