New York City is thinking about letting driverless cars, like those from Waymo, hit the streets. Waymo, which is owned by Google's parent company, Alphabet, has already started testing its electric Jaguars in the city. But there's a catch: a person has to be in the driver's seat because of state laws. Waymo's cars are already cruising around in places like San Franc...
Mountain Metro Transit is shaking things up with some proposed changes to bus routes. These tweaks could make your commute smoother or a bit more confusing, depending on where you live. The big question is, will these changes actually help? First off, why are they doing this? Well, transit systems aren't static. They evolve to meet the needs of the community. More p...
The CTA, Chicago's public transit agency, spent over $26, 000 on three vehicles for top officials in 2023 and 2024. This isn't just about the money, though. It's about how these cars were used. For instance, the former CTA President, Dorval Carter, used his SUV more for getting to and from work than for actual business trips. From February to August 2023, he drove 17...
America is a country where cars are king. Almost every home has one. But, only a small fraction of people use public transportation. And even fewer people use it regularly. The average American drives a lot. They drive more than people in other countries. For example, they drive twice as much as Germans. Why? Many think Americans just love cars. They love th...
In East St. Louis, Illinois, a tragedy at a MetroLink station highlighted the need for improved safety in public transit. A city that once bustled with commuters now sees about 74% of pre-pandemic riders returning as of September 2023. This has prompted transit systems to tackle the issue of safety and crime head-on by enhancing security measures. One major change i...
The US Department of Interior has set an auction date of October 29th for the first-ever sale of offshore wind energy leases in the Gulf of Maine. This significant move marks a major step forward in the country's efforts to transition to cleaner, renewable energy sources. The auction, which includes eight lease areas totaling 830,000 developable acres, has the potent...