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Chairman of Ford Motor Company on why he wants to sell fewer cars
Kai Ryssdal May 1, 2013
Bill Ford says he hopes his company will help develop public transportation in urban areas and get rid of the gridlock.
Texas explosion raises concerns for other towns eying fertilizer plants
Noel King Apr 18, 2013
Small communities are fighting to get fertilizer factories to locate nearby. After the West, Texas, explosion, some people who live near proposed plants are reconsidering the risk.
How much time do you spend traveling to work: Map
Adriene Hill Mar 12, 2013
Mega-commuters spend hours each day getting to and from work -- are you one of them?
Parking meter headaches? There's an app for that
Shannon Mullen Feb 25, 2013
More cities are turning to handheld devices and smartphone apps to make it easier for you to feed the parking meter.
America's worst cities for traffic
Katie Long Feb 26, 2013
Americans wasted a total of $121 billion dollars, or an average of $818 each, by sitting in traffic in 2011 according to a new report from the Transportation Institute at Texas A&M. Which cities have it worst?
Short line railroads face tough track ahead
Blake Farmer Jan 8, 2013
Even with a new tax break for upgraded train tracks, short line railroads have trouble picking up business.
Bus travel picks up speed in Midwest
Clay Masters Dec 27, 2012
There’s a new trend emerging that is rivaling the car and even some airlines.
New York, Washington allow Uber to compete with taxis
Kai Ryssdal Dec 13, 2012
For transportation app company, Uber, a victory in New York and Washington D.C., suggests a bright future.
Amtrak high-speed rail to compete with airlines
Adam Allington Oct 19, 2012
Amtrak is hoping to lure travelers away from other means of transport, like airlines, with new high-speed rail service.
A car can transport people out of poverty
Shereen Marisol Meraji Oct 12, 2012
When you're poor, car trouble can spiral out of control -- but for those without access to public transportation, a car is essential.
