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New York City Phases Out Crown Vic Taxicabs
August 12, 2010 – 11:36 am | 3 Comments

New York City Phases Out Crown Vic Taxicabs

What’s the perfect taxicab?
For many New York City cabbies, the answer is easy: the Crown Victoria. For years, Ford’s stretch Crown Victoria — or the Crown Vic, as many drivers endearingly refer to it — …

Congestion Pricing Coming to Chicago?
July 14, 2010 – 10:13 am | 11 Comments

Congestion Pricing Coming to Chicago?

“There’s nothing more frustrating than dealing with traffic. Whatever that cost would be, I would be happy to pay. It would make the quality of my life much better.”
- Mario Reed, an aspiring attorney in …

Why Gas is Too Cheap
June 24, 2010 – 10:15 am | 3 Comments

Why Gas is Too Cheap

“As the sludge choking the Gulf of Mexico shows, nothing is easy when it comes to oil. Not even the price. In fact, especially not the price.” – Ezra Klein, in the Washington Post
Disturbing footage of …

The Role of Auto Rickshaws in Modern Indian Cities
March 24, 2010 – 3:55 pm | 3 Comments

The Role of Auto Rickshaws in Modern Indian Cities

In recent years, auto rickshaws have been a topic of endless controversy in India. Proponents maintain that they are a vital mode of transport in Indian cities, providing low-cost mobility and connecting travelers to …

Fuel Tax Increase Necessary to Cut Transportation Emissions
March 10, 2010 – 12:14 pm | 5 Comments

Fuel Tax Increase Necessary to Cut Transportation Emissions

Raising the price of gas to $7 per gallon may be necessary to meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2020 targets for cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 14 percent, says a new report from Harvard’s …

U.S. Colleges Score Big on Sustainable Transportation
October 26, 2009 – 11:04 pm | No Comment

U.S. Colleges Score Big on Sustainable Transportation

Is the recession putting the brakes on sustainable transportation projects? Not at colleges and universities, it seems. The 2010 College Sustainability Report Card, released earlier this month, gave 105 institutions an “A” for transportation. Only …

CGI Live Blogging: Cash For Clunkers “Not a Silver Bullet”
September 23, 2009 – 3:43 pm | 3 Comments

CGI Live Blogging: Cash For Clunkers “Not a Silver Bullet”

Cash for Clunkers program – funded with $3 billion of U.S. government money – was launched as a commitment at last year’s CGI Annual Meeting?
Jack Hidary, chairman of SmartTransportation.org, a nonprofit coalition of organizations dedicated …

Yellow-Carded Vehicles Banned from Beijing’s Streets
September 1, 2009 – 11:38 am | 3 Comments

Yellow-Carded Vehicles Banned from Beijing’s Streets

To control pollution from a growing population of 3.7 million cars, Beijing today began prohibiting high-emission vehicles from entering the city limits. This latest measure is part of an ongoing plan to improve Beijing’s …

Consumer Hype Wanes as Cash for Clunkers Revives
August 12, 2009 – 12:40 pm | One Comment

Consumer Hype Wanes as Cash for Clunkers Revives

Photo by ThreadedThoughts.
Looks like the Cash for Clunkers frenzy is dying down, just a few days after the Senate pumped another $2 billion into the program.
According to E&E News:
Consumer interest in the government’s “cash for …

Cash for Clunkers: “Environmental Effects Will Be Negligible”
August 10, 2009 – 10:59 am | 7 Comments

Cash for Clunkers: “Environmental Effects Will Be Negligible”

The Cash for Clunkers program is not all that it’s cracked up to be. Photo by ThreadedThoughts.
The Cash for Clunkers program, which gives consumers up to a $4,500 discount when they trade in their old …