Texas traffic can be brutal. High-speed rail offers a solution, and Amtrak’s recent $64 million in federal funding for the Dallas-Houston line promises to turn the 4-hour drive into a 90-minute...
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As air travel soars and airports struggle to keep up, the U.S. government is stepping in with a $1.9 billion funding package through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program...
Public Safety and Transportation
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public input on new regulations aimed at protecting future airplanes and critical aviation equipment in response to growing cybersecurity...
Urban Development and Technological Challenges
Hollywood Boulevard is on the brink of a dramatic transformation. Despite its world-famous status, it often leaves visitors underwhelmed with its mix of souvenir shops, nightclubs, and closed...
Journey Through Time: Rail Heritage, An Eco Project, and Transit Success
Source Caltrain | Caltrain locomotive for saleCaltrain’s latest venture has become a nostalgic sensation. The Bay Area’s transit agency is offering “gently used, lovingly maintained” 135-ton diesel...
What it Takes to Save More Lives
In response to rising temperatures and increasing heat-related illnesses, the U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a new rule to protect workers from extreme heat. This regulation mandates that...
From Subway Smiles to Wild Wonders
Source AP News | Subway car in Boston with googly-eyes.Boston subway riders are seeing double — and loving it. In a delightful twist, a few trains now sport whimsical googly eye decals, turning...
Bold Steps Toward a Greener World
In the tranquil yet industrious heart of Northern Italy, Ferrari’s state-of-the-art factory hums with activity. Engineers in their iconic cherry-red uniforms carefully assemble what will soon be the...
Milestones in Conservation, Safety, and Archaeological Research
Source Our Great Bear Sea | Marine refuge in the Northern Shelf Bioregion.The First Nations of the North Pacific coast have achieved a monumental milestone with the closing of the Great Bear Sea...
Transformative Housing Initiatives: From Small Towns to Urban Skylines
Source Eugene V. Debs Hall | The transformed tavern in Buffalo, NY now a community hub.In Cincinnati, planners, developers, and designers from the New Urbanism and Strong Towns movements convened to...