Archives for Transportation
Bicycling in Cape Town A Fantastic Escape Route to Beaches and Adventure
Bicycling in Cape Town is a great way to see the city's beaches, as well as its architecture and waterfront--and hills if you’re ambitious.
SAP TwoGo: Cloud-Based Carpooling Game Changer
Today SAP releases GoTwo, a cloud-based carpooling application that promises to make ridesharing easier for corporate and municipal employees.
Bloomingdale Trail: Chicago’s Answer to the “High Line”
Work on the Bloomingdale Trail will begin soon and will transform the old railway into a midwestern "High Line" in Chicago.
Ford and GM to Join Forces On Fuel Efficient Transmission Systems
On Monday, Ford Motor Co. and General Motors (GM) inked an agreement that links both companies to develop next generation transmissions for cars and trucks.
Cycling Around Fresno State’s Farms Makes For a Perfect Ride
The San Joaquin Valley offers plenty of bicycling adventures, from traipsing through the Tower District and downtown Fresno to the early spring treat known as the Blossom Trail. Exploring Fresno State’s vineyards, orchards and farms also makes for an excellent ...
Plan Microcentro Will Create a Safer Buenos Aires For Pedestrians & Bicyclists
Buenos Aires, Argentina, is one of the world’s most dynamic and beautiful cities, but for those on foot or bicycling around town, it can be a frightening place. And with a greater metropolitan area home to 13 million people, the ...
Ford Driving Skills For Life Saves Lives In India
In my latest article on Sustainable Brands, I discuss how Ford Motor Co.’s Driving Skills for Life Program has helped make roads in India.
SFO Slaps Cease and Desist Orders on Carsharing Services
Management at San Francisco International Airport has demanded carsharing services such as InstantCab cease and desist operations to SFO.
Samoa Air First Airline to Charge Customers By Weight
Samoa Air has a new policy charging passengers by how much they, and their luggage, weigh.
Tony Hsieh Bets on Tesla for Las Vegas Carsharing Program
Can the rise of the sharing economy include a city in the desert known for casinos, conferences and weekend debauchery? Las Vegas and collaborative consumption may seem odd in the same sentence, but Tony Hsieh is investing big money to ...
In One Picture: the San Joaquin Valley’s Beauty
I love live blogging from a train!
I am currently on my way to San Francisco via Amtrak rail, and as the sun rose this early morning, I could not be helped by the San Joaquin Valley's subtle beauty. Much of ...
Delhi Metro is a Model Rail System in a Congested City
One of the highlights of visiting Delhi and India was traveling around the city by rail via Delhi Metro.