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Lost your NYC Metrocard? That'll cost you an extra dollar
Jim O'Grady Mar 5, 2013
This week, New York subway and bus riders will have to hold onto their Metrocards or face a $1 surcharge for a new one. NYC's transit authority says it costs $10 million a year to produce the cards.
New public transport idea for Austin, Texas has high hopes
Jeremy Hobson Jan 18, 2013
In Austin, Texas, a new idea aims to give the city's public transit system a lift -- in the form of gondolas.
Save the earth, drive your car?
Stephen Dubner Nov 15, 2012
Adding lots of train and bus lines to car-congested roads would seem to be an environmental slam dunk. If only the math would cooperate.
Kansas City citizens help fund civic project with donations
Russell Newlove Nov 16, 2012
Kansas City, Mo., couldn't get government money for a new streetcar system. So, they asked residents and businesses to chip in for donations -- in addition to possible a tax hike.
Apple's executive shakeup, and tech challenges after a storm halts transportation
David Brancaccio Oct 31, 2012
With New York City's Mayor Bloomberg warning it could be the days before subway trains are restored, what are the other options for the millions of people that use the transit system on a typical day?
How to repair a 108-year-old subway system
Jeremy Hobson Oct 31, 2012
Transit authorities say Sandy has caused the worst crisis for the New York Subway system in its 108 year existence. Two days after the storm, the transit system is still at a halt.
Philadelphia restores public transit, draws on 'rainy day fund'
Dan Gorenstein Oct 31, 2012
The city of Philadelphia is getting back to business this morning. Schools and city government are up and running, as are trains and buses. What are the costs of getting the city up and running again after Sandy?
Bus ridership is up across the country
Sean Bueter Jul 10, 2012
Transit ridership across the U.S. has been steadily rising for more than a year. One of the biggest jumps came in Indianapolis.
Climate change is adding a premium to infrastructure costs
Andrea Bernstein Dec 7, 2011
Transit agencies shuffle their budgets to get ready for more extreme weather.
California lawmakers push for carbon-reduction planning
Richard Core Sep 2, 2008
When you live in Los Angeles like we do, you quickly learn that the reason public transportation isn't a viable option for much of the population...
