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.
Category: Transit Systems
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Floods, Winds and Temperature Extremes Challenge Rail Lines
The environmental risks to railroads are rising, but the measures to reduce the danger will be costly.
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Price of Japan Rail Pass to Increase
After decades without a significant increase, the price of the passes is jumping by as much as 76 percent. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t still a good value, if you know how to use them.
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What We Saw on the Beyoncé Express
Dressed in their “Renaissance” best, fans flooded New Jersey Transit to catch the superstar’s pair of performances at MetLife Stadium this weekend.
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L.A. by Subway
The newly expanded subway may not go everywhere, but for $5 a day it offers a gridlock-free way to get to plenty of great places.
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L.A. by Subway
The newly expanded subway may not go everywhere, but for $5 a day it offers a gridlock-free way to get to plenty of great places.
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E.V. Ride-Sharing Programs Bring Cleaner Transportation to Low-Income Communities
An innovative E.V. ride-sharing program is bringing low-cost clean transportation to an agricultural town in California’s Central Valley. Others are following suit.
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A Journey Across London on the Elizabeth Line
The new rail line lets travelers leave the city’s tourist-clogged core and embark on fast, inexpensive journeys to fascinating outer-London destinations, from a bustling market town to a hub of South Asian culture.
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How to Plan Around Strikes in Europe
Across Europe, workers have been walking out over pay disputes and labor conditions, and the turmoil will extend into the summer travel season. But they don’t have to disrupt your trip.