The Washington Post reports that last month's DC Metro crash was attributed to a "freak occurrence" that Metro officials had never heard of. However, the occurrence is familiar to experts.
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Metro Crash Blamed on Track Circuit ‘Flickering’
Music on Transit: TARC Bike Rack Rap
When we heard about this, we couldn't resist posting it. Bike racks mounted on the front of buses are becoming increasing popular in some cities, to encourage two good alternatives to the car. People are biking to not only help the environment, but to save money and get exercise. And TARC, the Transit Authority...
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Disney Monorail Accident Kills Driver
Investigators are looking into an accident at the Happiest Place on Earth. Early Sunday morning, a monorail at Walt Disney World in Florida killed 21-year old Austin Wuennenberg, the operator of one of the two trains that collided. The monorail, which has operated without fatality for 38 years, is shut down until the investigation...
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Trip Report: Short Line Bus
For various reasons, we took a Short Line Bus from Monticello, NY to Queens Village, NY.
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One Hundred Years Ago Today…Offer to Extend NYC Trains 68 Miles
The New York Times Traveler tweeted its headline for 100 years ago today. We were amused when today's headline flashed up that the I.R.T. offered to extend trains 68 miles.
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Transportation Infrastructure is Too Old
The New York Times reports that federal data shows that many cities are using outdated equipment. The issue was picked up recently due to the Washington DC Metro crash that left nine dead and many more injured.
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