"transportation" Articles & Blogs:
Bike sharing - the new public transportation
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Bike culture goes big as bike sharing takes hold. An affordable, clean and simple way to get around town, bike sharing promotes cleaner air, land, and water, while encouraging people to meet their transportation needs through an active lifestyle and commu...[Read on] |
All-Women Public Transportation in India
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Tired of sexual harassment in the form of pinches, stares, taunting, groping, and catcalling, Indian women now have access to all-women commuter trains, dubbed the Ladies Special, in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Calcutta.
India would seem to be a count...[Read on] |
Help keep buzzed drivers off road on St. Patrick's Day
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"I'm fine to drive." Expect to hear this line a lot on St. Patrick's Day. Known as much for drinking as it is for shamrocks and the color green, the March 17th holiday is a great time to be out with friends, but can be a dangerous time to be out on the r...[Read on] |
Donald Trump Unclear on Roe v. Wade Decision
| • The Japanese government is considering restricting re-entry access to evacuated areas surrounding the Fukushima Dai-ichi plant until all the radioactive containment water has been removed. Removing the water safely could take months. [The Huffington P...[Read on] |
Oprah Winfrey, DOT, NHTSA, and Others Endorse National "No Phone Zone Day" Friday, April 30
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"A call or text isn't worth taking a life," says entertainer Oprah Winfrey. "We must not allow more mothers and fathers, daughters and sons, sisters and brothers to die before we take action against distracted driving. Let's put a stop to it now, by join...[Read on] |
US Government Fleet To Get A Little Greener
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More than 17,600 American-made, fuel-efficient cars and hybrids will soon be entering the government fleet, thanks to President Barack Obama. Putting his money (or more aptly, your money) where his mouth is, the president plans to use $285 million in Fed...[Read on] |
From Cars to Motorbikes: The “Tuk Tuk” Phenomenon
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The automobile has been one of the world’s greatest inventions, giving people an affordable and convenient method of personal travel. Although the versatility and usefulness of cars still reign in many parts of the world, in Southeast Asia motorcycles...[Read on] |
Vacation Planning for Chicks on a Budget
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For most college students, the end of the school year comes early. Luckily, there is usually a pretty decent gap of time between the conclusion of final exams and the beginning of summer jobs or internships. So, Chicks, you know what this means: time to s...[Read on] |
Zipcar launches FastFleet, partners with ZimRide
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Have you heard of Zipcar?
Begun in Cambridge, Massachusetts nearly a decade ago, the startup pioneers the European idea of car-sharing here in the U.S.
Its concept is simple: offer self-service vehicles by the hour or day to city residents and busi...[Read on] |
Michael Jackson's last ride through Los Angeles
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Michael Jackson, the King of Pop took his last ride through Los Angeles today, starting early this morning with a funeral caravan from his family's home in Encino, California, escorted by police guards across the 101 freeway to a private service held at ...[Read on] |
Wheel Action: May is National Bike Month
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Despite what recent chilly temperatures (at least in LA) may be telling us, spring really is on its way! Today is the start of National Bike Month so we thought we’d bring you some new bikes and cycling accessories to get you and your family read...[Read on] |
Missing - one red kayak
| (Ed. Note: Artist (and good friend) Eve Beglarian is paddling, biking and hiking the length of the Mississippi River in search of musical inspiration. This is one in a series of journal entries.)
When we went out to Green Bay landing this morning, the ka...[Read on] |
City Series Part Eight: Prague
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Prague is the great metropolis of Eastern Europe.
The capital of Czech Republic has been the most successful and prosperous of all post-Communists cities; but not only politics and economy make Prague a great place to visit, its culture, art and architec...[Read on] |
Diapers and Diplomas: One More Challenge Facing Latinas in Schools
| by Megan Tackney, Program Associate, National Women’s Law Center
Latinas have the highest teen pregnancy rate of any racial or ethnic group in the country. A staggering 53 percent of Latina teens get pregnant at least once before age 20. That’s ...[Read on] |
The latest in cycling trends
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According to Trend Central, the bike community is continuing to innovate and thrive. Here are some of the latest happenings in the cycling world.
Rolling Orange: They may not be world champions of soccer, but the Dutch are still an authority on bikes...[Read on] |
Wheel Action: May is National Bike Month
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Despite what recent chilly temperatures (at least in LA) may be telling us, spring really is on its way! This is the start of National Bike Month so we thought we’d bring you some new bikes and cycling accessories to get you and your family ready ...[Read on] |
Wheel Action: May is National Bike Month
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Despite what recent chilly temperatures (at least in LA) may be telling us, spring really is on its way! This is the start of National Bike Month so we thought we’d bring you some new bikes and cycling accessories to get you and your family ready ...[Read on] |
Q. What actions are you taking to cope with rising gas prices? A. Not much!
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This year, the folks at Kelley Blue Book asked the question, "What actions are you taking to cope with rising gas prices?" and America answered. The question is one of their regular Quick Polls to drivers nationwide, and the results of this particular ...[Read on] |
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day - and considering "Driving While Black"
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A media ride and drive event in Memphis left me with some free time in the afternoon before heading to the airport to return home. My colleague and I were wondering how to pass a few hours, when he suggested we visit the Lorraine Motel, the assassination...[Read on] |
Vintage Sexism: 1943 Guide to Hiring Women
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We covered this a couple of years ago, but a reader sent it in and it's just too good not to bring to light, especially when we have the original.
This gem is from the July 1943 issue of Transportation Magazine, written for male supervisors of women d...[Read on] |
Petrova takes title at Los Angeles Marathon
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It’s Marathon Monday in Los Angeles.
I had every intention of getting up early this morning and heading downtown to watch the 24th annual running of the race. It was a cool, overcast morning, 59 degrees at the start of the women’s race, with the temp...[Read on] |
Envisioning the Ultimate Youthmobile at the Los Angeles Auto Show
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As timeless as hanging out at the mall, automobiles have played an important role in young people's social lives, acting as a means of self expression as well as a necessary tool for interacting with friends. Today, communication technology is changing h...[Read on] |
Fall Back: Set Your Car Clocks Back on November 1!
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Don't forget to set the clocks back in your car on November 1! Daylight savings ends when we "Fall back" on the first Sunday in November and begins again when we "Spring forward" on the second Sunday of March. Benjamin Franklin was the first to propose a...[Read on] |
Coskata powers vehicles with fuel made from trash
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With gas prices continually in flux, interest in domestically produced bio-fuels like ethanol (E85) is on the rise. These flex fuels have been gaining popularity not only for their lower cost, but also their lessened impact on the environment. Flex Fuel ...[Read on] |
Gas-Saving Tips for Trying Times
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Brought to you by ASE - National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
Every day seems to bring higher prices at the gas pump. Some commuters are sharing rides, others are taking public transportation. But if you are like countless others, you ...[Read on] |
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