Transportation
How the government shutdown is making the air traffic controller shortage worse and leading to flight delays
How the government shutdown is making the air traffic controller shortage worse and leading to flight delays The government shutdown has exacerbated the air traffic controller shortage, leading to significant flight delays across the US. Air traffic controllers are working without pay due to the shutdown, resulting in financial stress and an increase in sick […]
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Can tap-to-pay save public transportation?
Can tap-to-pay save public transportation? Tap-to-pay technology has been widely adopted in public transportation systems around the world. The first tap-to-pay experience was reportedly used by the author on the New York City subway, marking a significant milestone in the adoption of mobile payments for public transit. Tap-to-pay systems have improved the efficiency and convenience […]
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Volkswagen rounds out new lineup of affordable EVs with ID. Cross concept
Volkswagen rounds out new lineup of affordable EVs with ID. Cross concept Volkswagen has unveiled the ID. Cross concept, a new electric vehicle aimed at the low end of the market to make EVs more affordable and appealing to a wider audience. The ID. Cross features a “friendlier” design language with a narrower front fascia, […]
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The new NextGen Acela trains promise faster travel and more seats – but arrive as US rail faces an uncertain future
The new NextGen Acela trains promise faster travel and more seats – but arrive as US rail faces an uncertain future The new NextGen Acela trains are set to start running on the Northeast Corridor soon, promising faster travel and more seats, but arrive at a time when US rail faces an uncertain future. The […]
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Here’s a way to save lives, curb traffic jams and make commutes faster and easier − ban left turns at intersections
Here’s a way to save lives, curb traffic jams and make commutes faster and easier − ban left turns at intersections Research shows that left turns at intersections are dangerous and slow traffic, accounting for over 60% of all crashes. Banning left turns at some intersections can save lives, reduce traffic jams, and make commutes […]
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How a new bus line in Philadelphia is defying post-pandemic transit trends
How a new bus line in Philadelphia is defying post-pandemic transit trends SEPTA’s new bus line, Route 49, has defied post-pandemic transit trends by seeing ridership growth, making it one of the few Philly bus or train lines to experience an increase in riders. The route connects two residential neighborhoods (Strawberry Mansion and Grays Ferry) […]
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The Newark airport crisis is about to become everyone’s problem
The Newark airport crisis is about to become everyone’s problem The FAA is struggling to manage the increasing number of flights in American airspace, with nearly 16.8 million flights supervised in 2024. The agency’s air traffic control system, designed in the early 1990s, is functionally obsolete and understaffed, leading to chronic budget constraints and poor […]
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Real-world map data is helping make better games about farms and transportation
Real-world map data is helping make better games about farms and transportation City Bus Manager uses OpenStreetMap (OSM) data to populate its maps, providing a realistic setting for players. The game allows players to build and manage bus routes, aiming to provide efficient public transportation services to city residents. City Bus Manager is part of […]
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Aurora’s driverless trucks are making deliveries in Texas
Aurora’s driverless trucks are making deliveries in Texas Aurora’s fully autonomous tractor-trailers are now operating on public highways in Texas, making customer deliveries between Dallas and Houston. The company has completed over 1,200 miles of autonomous driving without a driver and plans to expand its service to El Paso and Phoenix by the end of […]
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Lyft launches ‘Lyft Silver’ for older riders, with simpler app and more accessible vehicles
Lyft launches ‘Lyft Silver’ for older riders, with simpler app and more accessible vehicles Lyft launches “Lyft Silver”, a senior citizen-focused product designed to make its app-based ridehailing service more accessible to older riders. The new service includes more accessible vehicles, simpler app design with larger font and simplified navigation, and priority matching for users […]
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