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Saboteurs paralyze France's high-speed trains with 'coordinated' arson attacks just before Olympics starts
July 26, 2024 | 5:36amThe disruptions as the world’s eye was turning to Paris were expected to affect a quarter of a million people alone on Friday and endure through the weekend, and possibly...
Driverless parking lot shuttles arrive at JFK Airport
July 19, 2024 | 1:44pmTravelers can now hitch a free ride in two driverless vehicles around JFK Airport under a pilot program launched by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
Bike commuting lowers risk of early death by 47%: 'important findings'
July 16, 2024 | 6:30pmThis is wheelie good news for cyclists.
Seattle voters to decide fate of $1.55B transportation levy that would cost median homeowners $546 a year
July 11, 2024 | 12:24pmSeattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has signed off on a $1.55 billion transportation levy, setting up voters to have the final say this November on the largest tax proposal in city...
NJ Transit's frequent delays enrage commuters as 15% fare hike set to take hold — and 'nothing is being done about it'
June 30, 2024 | 3:51pmThis month’s series of holdups, slowdowns and outright cancellations — combined with aging train cars, ancient infrastructure and an ironically timed 15% fare hike that starts July 1 — has...
NYC straphangers brace for summer of hell as crosstown subway line shuts down for much-needed repairs: 'This s--t is gonna suck, man'
June 27, 2024 | 5:24pmThe MTA is a day away from shutting down parts of the G line for six weeks so it can do much-needed repair work on the ancient system
Scorching heat and crime: The worst cities to plan a summer vacation
June 12, 2024 | 1:16pmAs the summer travel season ramps up, the editors at Forbes Advisor have unveiled the best and worst cities to spend your summer vacation.
Buttigieg blames climate change for increase in severe flight turbulence
May 26, 2024 | 2:01pmTransportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg faulted climate change for the increase in severe turbulence on commercial airline flights while citing estimates that it has shot up by double digits over recent...
NYC startup plans to line streets with stylish 'trees' that can charge an electric car in 5 minutes
May 23, 2024 | 7:28pmGravity Inc, led by CEO Moshe Cohen, collaborated with design firm Rangr Studio to develop the sleek, minimalist devices. The tall “trees” feature a maneuverable hinged arm and mounted cable...
Birdhouse-style 'bee hotels' coming to 7 NYC plazas to help at-risk pollinators
April 25, 2024 | 5:23pmThe city’s buzzworthy project provides nutrition and nesting in the form of wooden boxes on poles and bee-friendly vegetation, Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said Thursday.
'Bus girlies' avoid spiraling underground NYC crime — and urge others to ditch subway
April 6, 2024 | 1:56pmSocial media influencers dubbed “bus girlies” are touting the city's safer, cleaner and cost-effective transit alternative.
TikTok 'hack' shows risky maneuver to avoid $15 congestion pricing fee
April 6, 2024 | 12:11pmSome drivers are so desperate to evade congestion pricing, they might be willing to endanger lives to bypass toll cameras.
Widow facing eviction from home of 55 years as highway expansion plan goes right through her property
March 15, 2024 | 2:36am"She is losing everything."
Straphangers use simple hack to defeat MTA's new $700K subway gates — installed to crush fare-beaters
January 10, 2024 | 5:24pmForget swiping — or jumping.
'It's everyone's nightmare — the robot doesn't stop': Tesla recall and robotaxi crash throw self-driving car dream into crisis
December 16, 2023 | 10:00amA San Francisco robotaxi called Panini dragged a woman for 20 feet leaving her critically injured. Are self-driving cars toast?
Deadly foreign cyberthreats, abolish speech codes and other commentary
December 13, 2023 | 7:15pmHarvard University President Claudine Gay and University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill testified during the House Education and Workforce Committee Hearing.
Stalled Second Ave subway work gets $3.4B in federal funds
November 4, 2023 | 5:16pmAfter a years-long delay, the second phase of the Second Avenue Subway extension is set to take off thanks to a $3.4 billion injection from the federal government.
Dems’ deadly Gaza word games, Wray, Mayorkas have no remorse and other commentary
November 3, 2023 | 5:00pm“Democratic support for Israel’s war of self-defense will soon be circling the drain. The president needs to speak clearly and unequivocally or the West is going to suffer a disastrous...
World’s first certified passenger-carrying air taxi takes flight
October 29, 2023 | 12:48amThe air taxis use electric power to reduce environmental harm caused by emissions. They can be fully charged in two hours and have low noise levels
MTA's new high-tech subway cars have already gone off track
October 27, 2023 | 12:56pmThe MTA confirmed it was pulling six out of the seven rail cars out of service due to equipment problems -- just months after the high-tech trains were unveiled.