Electric cars are better for the environment, no matter the power source
Many factors go into determining if electric cars are better for the environment than gasoline-fueled vehicles. Overall, EVs come out ahead.
Tag: mass transit
A guide to riding public transit more, anywhere in the country
Public transit options might be hard to come by where you live, but you can still take advantage of whatever is available with these tips.
Smart ways to travel efficiently, no matter where you’re going
Getting from Point A to Point B can be a struggle, especially if you’re visiting an area for the first time. Use these tips to travel more efficiently.
Affordable driverless cars could curb public transit
Driverless cars, even electric or hybrid ones, could mean competition for more climate-friendly options.
Air pollution in US subway stations is disturbingly high
Researchers sampled the air at subway stations across four East Coast cities.
The safest way to travel during the pandemic
If you are itching for a vacation outside of your living room, there’s a few things to consider—namely where you’re going and how exactly you’re going to get there.
A guide to eco-friendly travel
Travel breaks up our routine, makes us more physically active, and encourages us to try new things. The downside? Carbon emissions related to tourism have been on the rise in the past few years, and scientists suggest the industry is responsible for up to 8% of the world’s total carbon emissions.
Math explains why your bus is late—and could help fix it
Researchers have used mathematical models to study the behavior of bus transit systems to better understand why this happens. The mathematics identify what causes this problem – and also suggests that bus-tracking technology can be combined with simple control algorithms to improve the situation.
Elon Musk’s tunnel could make L.A.’s traffic worse
Tunnels and highways can make traffic congestion worse
China Will Test A ‘Straddle Bus’ That Drives Over Cars
Population-burdened transit systems in smog-choked Chinese cities may have a new and cheap solution in the form of a bus that glides two meters above the street, on a set of rails. Think of a trolley car shaped like an arch. The idea is to build on top of existing traffic patterns rather than having to dig costly subway systems. Because it relies on more existing infrastructure than a subway, this design is expected to cost just 60 percent of what subways would.