Tagged ‘Rail’
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U.S. Public Transit ‘Poor,’ Passenger Rail ‘Mediocre,’ Says Report Card
A closer look at the rail and public transit sections of the American Society of Civil Engineer’s report card for American infrastructure — on which we scored a stellar D+, by the way.
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We Still Mostly Use Amtrak for Shorter Trips, Report Says
More than 80 percent of Amtrak passengers use the service for shorter rides, the Brookings Institution reports. Yet trips covering more than 400 miles, which cost more to complete and carry fewer passengers, wound up costing the service $614 million last year.
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POTUS Unveils Infrastructure Plan; Outlook for Transit Dubious
President Obama unveiled a new infrastructure spending plan today, but those hoping for a major reassessment of priorities shouldn’t hold their breath.
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Unreliable Trains More Hated Than Slow Ones
A study from UC Berkeley finds that, more than crowding or commute times, inconsistent service on the part of transit agencies is most likely to get people to stop using public transit.
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NJ Transit Has More Passengers — and a Greater Need for State Funding
With New Jersey Gov. Christie set to announce the 2014 budget sometime in late February, recently released data from NJ Transit makes a compelling case for increasing funding for transit operations in the state.
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Tracks, Not Trucks: New Haven Harbor Primed for Railroad Revival
After stalling two years ago, Connecticut is ready to move forward with a plan that would extend rail lines to the New Haven Harbor. The move would allow shipping companies at the major port to cut back on use of fuel-inefficient trucks.
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Can a New Streetcar Save Atlanta’s MARTA?
Will a new streetcar route in Atlanta be the magical shot of adrenaline for an all-but-defeated transit system? As an Atlanta native, Mary Jones says that the outlook does not look good. Still, it’s a start.
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Speeding Up U.S. High-Speed Rail Development
High-speed rail is becoming more of a reality as the Obama administration announces where the first round of federal grants is headed.
