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Funding cuts stall long-term transportation projects
John Dimsdale Mar 12, 2012
The Senate is likely to pass an extension of the federal transportation spending bill this week. But it will only fund highway and transit projects for two years. Most generally take five years.
Mass transit on the rise, even before high gas prices
Jeremy Hobson Mar 12, 2012
The American Public Transportation Association says transit ridership around the country is at its second highest level since the 1950s. Ridership jumped 2.3 percent last year.
New technology to ease and worsen highway congestion
John Moe Feb 28, 2012
Things will get simultaneously better and worse in our cars.
'Supercommuters' on the rise
Jeremy Hobson Feb 28, 2012
The number of people who commute more than 90 miles for work has nearly doubled in many cities over the past 10 years.
Ray LaHood wants tighter restrictions on car gadgets
John Moe Feb 17, 2012
Effort to curb distracted driving
In Russia, traffic jams are a little different
Peter van Dyk Feb 8, 2012
Traffic jams are a nightmare in Russia. But for some high ranking officials, breaking free is as simple as turning on a light.
Dude, where's my bike?
Kai Ryssdal Jan 27, 2012
Journalist Patrick Symmes had a bicycle. Then it got stolen. So he got another bike, and that got stolen, too. He discusses his journey delving into the underground economy of stolen bikes.
Age of U.S. cars hits record high 10.8 years
Joel Patterson Jan 17, 2012
Experts see bright days ahead for the auto industry as Americans look to replace their clunkers in droves.
The ultra-connected car of the future
John Moe Jan 11, 2012
Will a wired up car make you safer or more at-risk?
Near-future Facebook status: just crashed
Marc Sanchez Jan 10, 2012
Face forward. Hands on the 10 and 2.
