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Sir Richard Branson on solving the world's tough problems
Jeremy Hobson Apr 27, 2012
Billionaire businessman Sir Richard Branson the chairman of Virgin Group was in Washington yesterday for a forum hosted by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on how businesses can help solve the world's problems.
Chicago's speed cameras: Safety tool or cash cow?
Susie An Apr 18, 2012
The Chicago City Council may allow allow speed cameras around the city, with fines as much as $100. Mayor Rahm Emanuel says it'll improve safety for kids. Others call it a cash grab.
Transportation construction could grind to a halt
Amy Scott Mar 29, 2012
Construction on roads and bridges around the country could grind to a halt this weekend, and over a million jobs could be at risk.
Drivers waste $7.5 billion of gas in traffic every year
Kai Ryssdal Mar 26, 2012
That accounts for about 1.9 billion gallons of gas.
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.
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.
“Hey Otto, is this bus even on?” - future Bart Simpson to bus driver at a stop sign
Marc Sanchez Dec 28, 2011
Didn't think of that, did you?
FedEx to raise prices in the coming year
Blake Farmer Dec 27, 2011
FedEx will start charging higher rates in part so it can afford to hold on to good employees.
Commuters turn to buses
Joel Patterson Dec 21, 2011
In an age of sky-high travel costs, long-haul commuters looking for an alternative are rediscovering the bus.
