Flying Electric Boat To Haul Commuters At Site Of Epic Environmental Protest
Candela’s P-12 hydrofoil electric boat is on track to ply Lake Manapōuri, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site preserved by environmental activists in New Zealand.
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The Benefits Of Public Transport + Infographic
The benefits of public transport have always been relatively obvious to me — it’s cheaper than owning and driving a car. As I’ve gotten older, however, the benefits have become somewhat more expansive, encompassing more than my own wallet. In a world which, for all intents and purposes, has dismissed … [continued]
Federal Railroad Administration Plan Upgrades To Northeast Corridor Rail Network
Mass transit, rail in particular, is likely to be incredibly beneficial as we move further into the 21st Century. Recent studies have shown that traffic congestion does in fact get worse in specific situations if mass transit is affected (by strikes or natural events). Furthermore, in a world striving to reach … [continued]
US Public Transport Sees Record 10.5 Billion Trips In 2012
We dedicate a lot of metaphorical column inches to covering clean forms of transportation such as electric vehicles and the ever popular bicycle. Both hold an important position in the future to come, for the environmentally conscious and the financially conscious. The general populace, however, are not expected to suddenly … [continued]
Public Transport Riders Save Big Money As Gas Prices Increase
Charge up those metro passes because the savings from riding public transport can equal big bucks during this time of gas price increases. The American Public Transport Association (APTA) calculates savings at $826 a month for taking mass transit versus owning and driving a car.
Crowdsourcing Your Bus Wait-Time
It’s painfully chilly waiting for the bus in Minnesota these days, which makes even minor delays seem like hours. But knowledge is power and knowing that the bus is one, three or ten minutes delayed helps riders cope with the wait. Since most transit users don’t have ESP, the Moovit … [continued]
Cruisin’ Cali Via Public Transport
Forget the rental car. If you’re looking to transverse California, check out this comprehensive public transport map on how to get from city to city without getting behind the wheel of a car.
Jay Leno Tours The Proterra Ecoliner Electric Bus (Video)
Late night funny man (or unfunny depending on who you ask) Jay Leno in the video above tours the Proterra Ecoliner Electric Bus, which has been cruising the streets of LA for more than a year. Electric buses are become more popular with sales expected to rise 26 percent … [continued]
Pro-Transit Ballot Initiatives Continue To Be Popular With Voters (70% Voted Through)
President Barack Obama may have been the big winner of the 2012 US Presidential Election, but according to the American Public Transport Association (APTA), transit was also a big winner. Nearly 70% of pro-transit measures were voted through. 13 of 19 local public transit–related ballot initiatives were approved during … [continued]
The Connection Between Mass Transit & Health (Infographic)
Mass transit isn’t just good for the environment and your wallet (currently, savings from taking transit equal $9,934 a year for the average American) — it also positively impacts your health. Check out this infographic below from The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s New Public Health website for nifty facts on … [continued]
