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Roundabouts cause rifts between cities and drivers
Tony Arnold Sep 22, 2011
There are about 2,000 roundabouts in the U.S. now. Proponents say that they cut down on traffic time and are good for the environment. But residents in Chicago, where roundabouts have been popping up lately, aren't convinced.
Improving the transportation experience with transit apps
Andrea Bernstein Sep 22, 2011
More and more software developers are creating transportation apps to save you time, and hopefully money.
Imperial Oil shipments hit snags in Idaho
Stacey Vanek Smith Sep 22, 2011
Imperial Oil plans to truck mining equipment through a narrow, winding highway in Idaho. But residents and conservationists are raising concerns over the long-term effects the new trucking route would have.
You are what you drive: A photo essay
Tess Vigeland Apr 29, 2011
Nostalgia, power, economy, independence: These are some of the emotions that connect Americans to their automobiles. View a slideshow of car memories from the Marketplace staff (yes, that's Kai Ryssdal in a 1971 Olds) and share your photos.
Cities want to cash in on their parking spots
Andrea Bernstein Sep 22, 2011
Cash-strapped cities look to raise millions, even billions, by privatizing their parking meters and garages. And even if your city keeps control of its parking spaces, rates could likely climb.
Hybrid minivans coming soon
John Moe Apr 1, 2011
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Chrysler have teamed up to make hybrid minivans that could be cheaper than current hybrid systems,...
Business travelers use fewer short-hop flights
Alex Goldmark Sep 22, 2011
The number of short-air routes has declined 25 percent in the last five years because of high fuel prices and less business travel.
US sends drones to Japan
John Moe Mar 17, 2011
The U.S. Air Force sent the Global Hawk to Japan to collect images and help gauge the damage in Japan after the 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck l...
New move to woo private capital for public works
Heidi N. Moore Mar 14, 2011
As highways age, the U.S. looks to renew efforts to create an infrastructure bank to lure private investors into public construction projects.
How high-speed rail could help the U.S.'s aging infrastructure
Jeremy Hobson Mar 10, 2011
High-speed rail and other infrastructure projects could help the economies of various regions in the country.
