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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.
Private rail tries for comeback in Florida
Matthew Peddie Aug 22, 2012
A private firm will offer service between Miami and Orlando, trying to prove that private rail service can compete with Amtrak.
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.
Transportation deal could be reached in Washington
John Dimsdale Jun 29, 2012
Lawmakers in Washington are poised today to approve a bill that provides billions for transportation projects and lowers student loan interest rates.
Congress pressed to pass transportation bill
Adriene Hill Jun 26, 2012
Lawmakers must fund new federal highway construction before the current legislation expires on Saturday. If they don't, local construction projects may suffer, and jobs could be lost.
Congress to decide on transportation bill, student loan rates
Julia Coronado Jun 25, 2012
House lawmakers have until the end of the week to deal with two big economic issues. One is a two year transportation funding bill that puts about three million jobs at stake. The other is how to keep student loan interest rates from doubling for millions of new borrowers.
Smartphone app fixes Boston potholes
Monica Brady-Myerov Jun 14, 2012
Boston has a new app that lets drivers locate bad bumps, and sends pothole fix-it lists to city workers.
Private road deals could cost states
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Jun 4, 2012
The House and Senate are hashing out differences over a transportation spending bill. One of the sticking points is whether to penalize states that use public-private partnerships to run their roads.
New highway may leave Illinois homeowners in the dust
Lauren Chooljian May 10, 2012
Lawmakers in Illinois are poised to take up a bill to hasten construction on a new expressway. But to get the land for the highway, lawmakers may use a controversial method known as quick-take power.
