Category Archives: News roundup

Transportation news roundup: History’s worst traffic jams, London works to solve parking problem

Posted on January 14, 2014 by

Here are your transportation headlines for Jan. 14, 2014. Want to submit a headline or have a question, comment, or concern? E-mail me. On this day in transportation history: 1954 – The Hudson Motor Car Company merges with Nash-Kelvinator Corporation … Continue reading →

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Transportation news roundup: Southwest flight lands at wrong airport, Transit system infographic

Posted on January 13, 2014 by

Here are your transportation headlines for Jan. 13, 2014. Want to submit a headline or have a question, comment, or concern? E-mail me. A colorful guide to the nation’s biggest transit systems [Washington Post] Southwest flight lands at wrong Branson … Continue reading →

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Transportation news roundup: World’s largest steam locomotive makes a move

Posted on January 10, 2014 by

Here are your transportation headlines for Jan. 10, 2014. Want to submit a headline or have a question, comment, or concern? E-mail me. On this day in transportation history: 2008 – The world’s cheapest car debuts in India. The Tata … Continue reading →

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Transportation news roundup: Public transit museum exhibit, Brazil light rail won’t be ready for World Cup

Posted on January 9, 2014 by

Here are your transportation headlines for Jan. 9, 2014. Want to submit a headline or have a question, comment, or concern? E-mail me. On this day in transportation history: 1965 – The Aston Martin Silver Birch DB5 sports car makes … Continue reading →

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Transportation news roundup: Texas high-speed rail, ways to make cities more fun

Posted on January 8, 2014 by

Here are your transportation headlines for Jan. 8, 2014. Want to submit a headline or have a question, comment, or concern? E-mail me. On this day in transportation history: 2004 – The RMS Queen Mary 2 is christened by its … Continue reading →

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Transportation news roundup: Abandoned Miami trains, $1 million bus stop in Virginia

Posted on January 7, 2014 by

Here are your transportation headlines for Jan. 7, 2014. Want to submit a headline or have a question, comment, or concern? E-mail me. On this day in transportation history: 1980 – Jimmy Carter authorizes a $1.5 billion bailout of the … Continue reading →

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Transportation news roundup: 10 years of Houston light rail, Google launches auto alliance

Posted on January 6, 2014 by

Here are your transportation headlines for Jan. 6, 2014. Want to submit a headline or have a question, comment, or concern? E-mail me. On this day in transportation history: 1947 – Pan American Airlines schedules the first around-the-world commercial flight. … Continue reading →

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Transportation news roundup: Bike share in Austin, Safety recommendations for parades

Posted on January 3, 2014 by

Here are your transportation headlines for Jan. 3, 2014. Want to submit a headline or have a question, comment, or concern? E-mail me. On this day in transportation history: 1870 – Construction begins on the Brooklyn Bridge, which was the … Continue reading →

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Transportation news roundup: Mexico City subway fee hike enrages, Ex-Google engineer reveals Maps secrets

Posted on January 2, 2014 by

Here are your transportation headlines for Jan. 2, 2014. Want to submit a headline or have a question, comment, or concern? E-mail me. On this day in transportation history: 2009 – A rare 1937 Bugatti is found in British garage. … Continue reading →

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Transportation news roundup: NJ rolls out mobile ticketing app, explore Dallas with D-Link

Posted on December 30, 2013 by

Here are your transportation headlines for Dec. 30, 2013. Want to submit a headline or have a question, comment, or concern? E-mail me. On this day in transportation history: 1936 – Autoworkers begin one of the country’s first sit-down strikes … Continue reading →

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