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Chairman of Ford Motor Company on why he wants to sell fewer cars
May 1, 2013
Bill Ford says he hopes his company will help develop public transportation in urban areas and get rid of the gridlock.
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How much time do you spend traveling to work: Map
Mar 12, 2013
Mega-commuters spend hours each day getting to and from work -- are you one of them?
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Parking meter headaches? There's an app for that
Feb 20, 2013
More cities are turning to handheld devices and smartphone apps to make it easier for you to feed the parking meter.
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America's worst cities for traffic
Feb 8, 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?
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Short line railroads face tough track ahead
Jan 8, 2013
Even with a new tax break for upgraded train tracks, short line railroads have trouble picking up business.
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Bus travel picks up speed in Midwest
Dec 27, 2012
There’s a new trend emerging that is rivaling the car and even some airlines.
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New York, Washington allow Uber to compete with taxis
Dec 13, 2012
For transportation app company, Uber, a victory in New York and Washington D.C., suggests a bright future.
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Amtrak high-speed rail to compete with airlines
Oct 19, 2012
Amtrak is hoping to lure travelers away from other means of transport, like airlines, with new high-speed rail service.
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A car can transport people out of poverty
Oct 5, 2012
When you're poor, car trouble can spiral out of control -- but for those without access to public transportation, a car is essential.
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Private rail tries for comeback in Florida
Aug 22, 2012
A private firm will offer service between Miami and Orlando, trying to prove that private rail service can compete with Amtrak.
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