Fixed-Route Buses Are the Future, Jarrett Walker Argues, Urging Skepticism of Technology By Jeff McMahon | Mar 14, 2018 | 34 Comments Even if a big bus in the suburb looks empty some of the time, it's still the most efficient choice, Jarrett Walker said at a conference.
STREETSBLOG USA Elon Musk Is Wrong. The Only Way to Save City Transport Is to Share Large Vehicles With Other People. By Angie Schmitt | Dec 15, 2017 | No Comments One man's genius can't change the geometric facts of cities.
STREETSBLOG USA Surprise! Elon Musk Is Revolted By Transit By Angie Schmitt | Dec 15, 2017 | No Comments The worst part is rubbing elbows with scary commoners, the Tesla mogul said.
Transpo Advocates Discuss the Latest Plans for O’Hare Express By John Greenfield | Dec 13, 2017 | 27 Comments After reviewing the details from the RFQ, local transportation leaders aren't sure if the project would be a boon or a boondoggle.
This post is supported by Musk Says He’ll Compete to Build O’Hare Express, Active Trans Says It’s a Low Priority By John Greenfield and Steven Vance | Nov 30, 2017 | 7 Comments The project's request for qualifications identifies three possible routes and four potential stations.
Like It or Not, the RFQ for the O’Hare Express Means the Project Is Moving Forward By John Greenfield | Nov 29, 2017 | 31 Comments Some say it will be a boon for Chicago, others say it will be a boondoggle.
This post is supported by Less than an Hour from Chicago to Pittsburgh? Don’t Believe the Hyperloop By John Greenfield | Apr 11, 2017 | 16 Comments There's a proposal to shoot passengers from Chicago to Pittsburgh in 47 minutes, but don't plan your visit to the Warhol Museum just yet.