News tagged with mass transit

Are Magnetically Levitating 'Sky Pods' the Future of Travel?

(PhysOrg.com) -- As a society, we are increasingly interested in finding new ways of transportation that are cleaner for the environment. New concepts in mass transit seem to be one of the main ways to move ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Sep 23, 2009 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (28) | comments 47 weblog

Got ear plugs? You may want to sport them on the subway and other mass transit

The U.S. mass transit system, the largest in the world, provides affordable and efficient transportation to more than 33 million riders each weekday. The system is generally considered one of the safest modes of travel. But ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jun 19, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (4) | comments 2

Study finds congestion pricing works best when partnered with land-use planning

What does it take to convince motorists to drive less -- and thereby reduce traffic congestion, air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions?

Other Sciences / Other

created Sep 23, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Kinder Houston Area Survey reveals more Houstonians support mass transit

One of America's most automobile-dependent large cities may be heading into a new era, according to the 31st annual Kinder Houston Area Survey conducted by Rice University. Among the findings in this year's survey: Houstonians ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Apr 24, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0