Public transportation is a vital aspect of moving society away from fossil fuels, and while we probably won’t come across anything approaching Switzerland’s latest engineering feat here in the US anytime soon, it’s still a solid aspiration. As CNN reported over the weekend, the country’s railway industry joined forces to build the world’s longest-ever passenger […]
The US is home to more than 150,000 miles of railroad tracks—the most in the world—but expanding into high-speed trains has been slow.
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.
The US DOT recently flagged $100 million in new funding for the Hudson Tunnel Project. Here’s what to know about the long-in-the-works plan.
The abandoned tunnels from the century-old Cincinnati subway have inspired ideas for city-wide wine cellars, bomb shelters, and more.
Hurricanes are dumping more waters on cities, along with public transportation systems like subway trains and stations. A few engineering fixes above and below ground can help with flooding.
Bees can tell time—and even get jet lag. But that’s not something scientists could simply assume. Here’s how to test the sensory perception of an insect.
The vibrations from passing trains can help seismologists visualize what’s hiding underground.
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.
Zipping around New York City is difficult, when the subways move slower than ever, protected bicycle lanes are dangerously sparse, and drivers in Manhattan move about as fast as people on foot. What can be done? PopSci evaluates the design strategies, service changes, accessibility measures, and funding options that could get the nation’s largest city moving again.
