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Transportation
Los Angeles by electric bike: An alternative, alternative commute
by
Matt Berger
May 6, 2011
Cars outnumber drivers in Los Angeles nearly two to one, but you don't necessarily need one to get around, according to one frugal commuter who does it on an electric-assisted bike.
Roundabouts cause rifts between cities and drivers
by
Tony Arnold
May 4, 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
Apr 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
Apr 18, 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.
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You are what you drive: A photo essay
Apr 15, 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.
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Cities want to cash in on their parking spots
Apr 14, 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
by
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,...
For public good, not for profit.
Business travelers use fewer short-hop flights
Mar 29, 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
by
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
by
Heidi 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.