Category: Transit Systems

How Jazz Musicians Like Louis Armstrong Paid Homage to Trains With Music

For Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Louis Armstrong, even their fame couldn’t fully protect them from the terrifying violence of Jim Crow. But the railroad, particularly the elegant Pullman sleeping car, provided a “home away from home.”
For the World Series, Fans Found Creative Ways to Reach Dodger Stadium

Anticipating the mess of traffic and parking at Dodger Stadium, many of the people who attended the first two games of the World Series found creative ways to get there.
Through the Turnstile and Down the Aisle

Forget the picture-perfect setting; some couples are embracing the gritty, chaotic appeal of the subway system for their wedding ceremonies and receptions.
What to Know About Masks and Covid During Late Summer Travel

With U.S. Covid-19 cases at very high levels and new vaccines still several weeks away, we asked experts for their advice on when and where to wear a mask.
Meet a Federal Air Marshal. She May Have Been Sitting Next to You on a Flight.

Working for a federal agency shrouded in mystery, Esther Fausett shared what she could about her career in in-flight law enforcement.
Why Do Kind Strangers Return Our Wallets?

Whoever you are, we appreciate it.
Paris Olympics: What Restaurants and Shops Will Be Open and Closed

With millions of visitors expected in the city, restaurant and shop owners are hoping they made the right decision to forgo their cherished annual vacations.
Skip the Traffic: Commuters Turn to Ferries to Get Around

Ferry ridership took a hit during the pandemic. But new terminals, additional routes and faster, smaller boats are driving a new era of water transportation and development.
What Can You Do if Violence Breaks Out on Your Train or Bus?

Public transportation is not necessarily more dangerous than other settings, but there are some ways that experts recommend to get out of a risky situation.
Ed Begley Jr. and Daughter Hayden Took the LA Metro to the Oscars

Ed Begley Jr. has made a tradition of taking public transportation to the Academy Awards. And, like many commuters, he wears sensible shoes.
Paris Metro Rides During 2024 Olympics Could Cost Almost Double

Citing the price tag of ramped-up service for the Games, the regional transit authority is planning big increases aimed at visitors from July 20 to Sept. 8.
Mortimer Downey, Force for Mass Transit in U.S. and N.Y., Dies at 87

He devised innovative financing to revive New York City’s subway. In Washington, as a U.S. Transportation Department leader, he bolstered Amtrak and secured federal funds for public transit.