Another way electric cars clean the air: study says brake dust reduced by 83%
(electrek.co)
A new study is out which quantifies just how much EVs help not just in cutting harmful exhaust emissions, but also cutting other types of pollution that come from personal vehicles. But of course, public transport, biking and walking are even better.
A new study is out which quantifies just how much EVs help not just in cutting harmful exhaust emissions, but also cutting other types of pollution that come from personal vehicles. But of course, public transport, biking and walking are even better.
China's airlines raise alarm as travellers ditch planes for bullet trains
(scmp.com)
More passengers shuttling between China’s two biggest cities are choosing to hop on a bullet train rather than a flight, as airlines struggle to match the convenience offered by the country’s ultra-modern high-speed rail network.
More passengers shuttling between China’s two biggest cities are choosing to hop on a bullet train rather than a flight, as airlines struggle to match the convenience offered by the country’s ultra-modern high-speed rail network.
The Newark airport crisis
(theverge.com)
A shortage of air traffic controllers, bungled IT management, outdated technology, and a brewing disaster in our airspace.
A shortage of air traffic controllers, bungled IT management, outdated technology, and a brewing disaster in our airspace.
Is TfL losing the battle against heat on the Victoria line?
(swlondoner.co.uk)
The Victoria Line stubbornly remains the hottest underground line, according to new TfL data, resisting the numerous cooling efforts enacted by TfL and presenting little potential for change.
The Victoria Line stubbornly remains the hottest underground line, according to new TfL data, resisting the numerous cooling efforts enacted by TfL and presenting little potential for change.
Truck platooning could ease driver shortages, save fuel, boost safety
(ieee.org)
The pair of semi trucks cruising down Interstate 70 between Columbus, Ohio, and Indianapolis may seem unremarkable at first glance. But these rigs are part of a groundbreaking pilot project that could reshape the U.S. freight industry.
The pair of semi trucks cruising down Interstate 70 between Columbus, Ohio, and Indianapolis may seem unremarkable at first glance. But these rigs are part of a groundbreaking pilot project that could reshape the U.S. freight industry.
Hydra: Vehicles on the island – 'After the works they abandon them here'
(protothema.gr)
“A paradise for walkers and nature lovers.” That’s how the Municipality describes Hydra on its website, promoting the island’s uniqueness, where the movement of all wheeled vehicles is prohibited by law. However, laws are made to be broken—especially when there is no one responsible or interested in enforcing them. Thus, this otherwise beautiful island, rich in archaeological and natural treasures and boasting unique architecture, has become filled with cars, motorcycles, bicycles, and of course, scooters, which are trendier than walking.
“A paradise for walkers and nature lovers.” That’s how the Municipality describes Hydra on its website, promoting the island’s uniqueness, where the movement of all wheeled vehicles is prohibited by law. However, laws are made to be broken—especially when there is no one responsible or interested in enforcing them. Thus, this otherwise beautiful island, rich in archaeological and natural treasures and boasting unique architecture, has become filled with cars, motorcycles, bicycles, and of course, scooters, which are trendier than walking.
Patent suit threatens system to keep Boston subway trolleys from crashing
(universalhub.com)
A company that sells a system aimed at keeping trains from slamming into each other yesterday filed a patent suit against the MBTA and the company it hired to install a system aimed at keeping Green Line trolleys from slamming into each other.
A company that sells a system aimed at keeping trains from slamming into each other yesterday filed a patent suit against the MBTA and the company it hired to install a system aimed at keeping Green Line trolleys from slamming into each other.
Ancient law requires a bale of straw to hang from Charing Cross rail bridge
(ianvisits.co.uk)
The scaffolding surrounding the Charing Cross railway bridge has received an addition – two bales of hay/straw – because an ancient law requires it.
The scaffolding surrounding the Charing Cross railway bridge has received an addition – two bales of hay/straw – because an ancient law requires it.
Waymo gets OK to expand robotaxi service into more of Silicon Valley
(techcrunch.com)
The California Public Utilities Commission has approved Waymo’s request to expand its commercial robotaxi service area, opening the door for the Alphabet company to bring its driverless ride-hailing vehicles into more communities south of San Francisco.
The California Public Utilities Commission has approved Waymo’s request to expand its commercial robotaxi service area, opening the door for the Alphabet company to bring its driverless ride-hailing vehicles into more communities south of San Francisco.
Europe Built Trains. America Built Highways and Regret.
(nytimes.com)
How civilized to catch a train, enjoy a meal on board and then go to bed in a cozy cabin while the moonlit world zips past.
How civilized to catch a train, enjoy a meal on board and then go to bed in a cozy cabin while the moonlit world zips past.
The longest train journey is epic – but nobody's ever taken it
(bigthink.com)
The world’s longest train journey takes you from a sleepy town in Portugal across 13 countries and eight time zones to Singapore.
The world’s longest train journey takes you from a sleepy town in Portugal across 13 countries and eight time zones to Singapore.
Get ready to see a lot more mini-trucks on Colorado's roads
(cpr.org)
The little trucks, known as kei trucks, may soon have a big presence on Colorado roads.
The little trucks, known as kei trucks, may soon have a big presence on Colorado roads.
Tesla has yet to start testing its robotaxi without driver weeks before launch
(electrek.co)
Tesla has reportedly yet to start testing its robotaxi service in Austin without a safety driver behind the wheel – just weeks before the planned launch.
Tesla has reportedly yet to start testing its robotaxi service in Austin without a safety driver behind the wheel – just weeks before the planned launch.
Uber to introduce fixed-route shuttles in major US cities
(techcrunch.com)
Ride-hail and delivery giant Uber is introducing cheap, fixed-route rides along busy corridors during weekday commute hours in major U.S. cities — one solution to a world that feels, for most people, more expensive every day.
Ride-hail and delivery giant Uber is introducing cheap, fixed-route rides along busy corridors during weekday commute hours in major U.S. cities — one solution to a world that feels, for most people, more expensive every day.
Changes since congestion pricing started in New York
(nytimes.com)
Almost immediately after the tolls went into effect Jan. 5 — charging most vehicles $9 to enter Manhattan from 60th Street south to the Battery — they began to alter traffic patterns, commuter behavior, transit service, even the sound of gridlock and the on-time arrival of school buses.
Almost immediately after the tolls went into effect Jan. 5 — charging most vehicles $9 to enter Manhattan from 60th Street south to the Battery — they began to alter traffic patterns, commuter behavior, transit service, even the sound of gridlock and the on-time arrival of school buses.
Trial by Fire: The crash of Aeroflot flight 1492
(medium.com)
On the 5th of May 2019, travelers at Moscow’s biggest international airport were greeted by the astonishing sight of a passenger plane skidding down the runway in flames, its tail section engulfed by a conflagration of biblical proportions.
On the 5th of May 2019, travelers at Moscow’s biggest international airport were greeted by the astonishing sight of a passenger plane skidding down the runway in flames, its tail section engulfed by a conflagration of biblical proportions.
Why the 737 MAX has been such a headache for Boeing
(jalopnik.com)
Since it first flew in 1967, the Boeing 737 has been one of the greatest success stories in commercial aviation.
Since it first flew in 1967, the Boeing 737 has been one of the greatest success stories in commercial aviation.
Traffic Fatalities Are a Choice
(asteriskmag.com)
America’s roads are more dangerous than those of almost every country in the developed world. We know how to change that.
America’s roads are more dangerous than those of almost every country in the developed world. We know how to change that.
Reviving a modular cargo bike design from the 1930s
(core77.com)
French mobility company Cyclauto has gone through the history books to revive an alternate design from the 1930s.
French mobility company Cyclauto has gone through the history books to revive an alternate design from the 1930s.
Border agents are going to photograph everyone leaving the US by car
(theverge.com)
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) plans on photographing every single person who leaves the US by car, an agency spokesperson told Wired.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) plans on photographing every single person who leaves the US by car, an agency spokesperson told Wired.
Border agents are going to photograph everyone leaving the US by car
(theverge.com)
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) plans on photographing every single person who leaves the US by car, an agency spokesperson told Wired.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) plans on photographing every single person who leaves the US by car, an agency spokesperson told Wired.
All BART trains were stopped due to ‘computer networking problem’
(kqed.org)
Tens of thousands of Bay Area transit riders woke up Friday to find no BART service at all.
Tens of thousands of Bay Area transit riders woke up Friday to find no BART service at all.
USPTO refuses Tesla Robotaxi trademark as "merely descriptive"
(arstechnica.com)
According to CEO Elon Musk, Tesla's future rests on the two-seat driverless pod.
According to CEO Elon Musk, Tesla's future rests on the two-seat driverless pod.
Trump Administration's Big Fix for Air Traffic Control Released
(viewfromthewing.com)
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy released the Trump Administration’s plan for a “Brand New Air Traffic Control System Plan” today.
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy released the Trump Administration’s plan for a “Brand New Air Traffic Control System Plan” today.
If Free Buses Aren't Wise, What About Cheaper Citi Bikes?
(vitalcitynyc.org)
It’s easy to forget that there was a time when Citi Bike wasn’t a ubiquitous presence on our streets.
It’s easy to forget that there was a time when Citi Bike wasn’t a ubiquitous presence on our streets.