Is Elon Musk An Elitist Jerk?
Elon Musk has some unkind things to say about the state of public transportation today. His remarks did not sit well with transportation engineers and urban planners.
Elon Musk has some unkind things to say about the state of public transportation today. His remarks did not sit well with transportation engineers and urban planners.
Riding public transportation is a vital means of saving money, money that can much more happily be spent on other things than on owning, driving, and maintaining a car. Transit riders can forget about auto insurance, car payments, fuel costs, tuneups at the mechanic, expensive broken car parts, etc.
Originally published on Bikocity. How long since you passed a sad traffic accident? Consider this: A person is 10 times safer taking public transportation for a commute than driving. You are 90% safer if you take public transportation (for commutes). The finding comes from a new study by the American Public … [continued]
$200 billion in funding for public transportation could make a big difference in the air everyone breathes. It could make a difference in the day-to-day mobility of many travelers. As US elections near, there is a definite tone within the US political system. This election cycle grasps for our vote. I think about all … [continued]
Originally published on Gas2. With the new year of 2016 well underway, how well have you kept your new year’s resolution? Whether it be to lose a few pounds, save a few dollars or do your part creating a better future, public transportation is a great way to knock out all … [continued]
Originally posted on Bikocity. Month after month APTA reminds us that savings flourish when one chooses public transit for one’s commute. Yes, money for the nice new Mac, or the romantic trip you are longing for, or the new ecological washer and dryer. Shall I go on? The Flamenco or Tango … [continued]
A round of convenient transit advancements for Toronto will become active through the end of 2015 and on into 2016. The overall result: last week, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) announced a continual “10-Minute-Or-Better” service network. The press release solidified that Toronto will enjoy 52 streetcar, subway, and bus routes that … [continued]
The American Public Transportation Association’s most recent transit savings report (for February) is now out, giving us some insight into just how much cheaper it is to ride the bus/subway/light-rail than it is to drive. Despite gas prices that are a fair bit lower (over the past few months) than … [continued]
Originally published on ExpertSure. Here are some interesting statistics about how urban dwellers get around today. Americans rode public transportation 10.7 billion times in 2013—the highest number since 1956. Bike commuting is up 60 percent over the past decade, according to the US Census Bureau People are walking 6 percent more than … [continued]
A common problem or “blind spot” that defines our country in regards to safety in travel and sustainability is confusion about public transit. Breaking through this blind spot are the Millennials who choose the multi-modal transit option… and also Todd Litman in “A New Transit Safety Narrative.” Basically, the point is: mass transit … [continued]