Philly puts the brakes on electric scooter rollout
November 5, 2018, 10:17 a.m. by Matt Hickman
A delight to some and a nuisance to others, e-scooters face a legal roadblock in the City of Brotherly Love.
Scenic New Zealand train route to reopen 2 years after massive earthquake
November 5, 2018, 8:22 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
The Coastal Pacific Train route closed following the Kaikoura earthquake and will reopen on Dec. 1.
In Istanbul, your recyclables can reduce your subway fare
November 3, 2018, 10:45 a.m. by Josh Lew
Istanbul lets train riders pay fares by recycling bottles, but it's not the only city to provide this option.
This French city is largest in Europe to offer free public transportation for all
October 25, 2018, 8:20 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Dunkirk paves the way for more ambitious schemes in even larger cities.
Sydney wants to transform abandoned rail tunnels into nightlife hotspot
October 22, 2018, 8:35 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Officials think transforming the ghost tunnels could have 'global potential.'
The world's newest commercial airport is an engineering marvel
October 13, 2018, 11:59 a.m. by Josh Lew
One of the world's newest airports, Pakyong Airport, is amazingly scenic, but engineers had to build it from scratch in the Himalaya Mountains.
How biofuels can help struggling airlines
October 3, 2018, 2:36 p.m. by Josh Lew
As oil prices rise, airlines look to biofuels to protect their bottom lines.
Why aging boomers need walkable cities more than convenient parking
September 25, 2018, 6:42 a.m. by Lloyd Alter
Drivers complain about bike lanes and sidewalk widening, but they should be careful what they wish for.
What would your city be like without cars? This city tried it
September 20, 2018, 8:19 a.m. by Starre Vartan
This idea takes car-free to the next level.
How older Americans got stuck in the suburbs
September 17, 2018, 12:28 p.m. by Lloyd Alter
If you're stuck in the suburbs without a car, consider yourself collateral damage from the Cold War.
Why I said goodbye to my Miata
August 20, 2018, 11:58 a.m. by Lloyd Alter
After 22 years, the world has changed — and so have I.
Should there be mandatory driving tests for older drivers?
July 16, 2018, 4:39 p.m. by Lloyd Alter
Apparently, and surprisingly, they don’t make much of a difference.
Cars are engineered to put us to sleep
July 12, 2018, 9:12 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
It will take a bold automaker to introduce uncomfortable, wooden benches and electrified 'snooze control.'
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12 reasons to use a bicycle for transportation
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Do you have to modify a diesel engine to run it on vegetable oil?
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The 10 scariest roller coasters in the world
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How fast could you travel across the U.S. in the 1800s?
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Plane, train or automobile: Which has the biggest footprint?
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Why can't we solve the modern traffic jam?
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Your 2018 fall foliage guide
Now you know the best time to be a 'leaf peeper' in any part of the U.S.
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Why do leaves change color in autumn?
Learn about the natural mechanisms that produce breathtaking fall foliage each year.
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Test your fall knowledge
The days are getting shorter and pumpkin spice seems to be everywhere: It must be fall.
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10 best places outside the U.S. for fall color
These places around the world that equal U.S. locales when it comes to colorful scenery.
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5 classic fall recipes
Roasted veggies and soups of all kinds are what we're talking about.
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