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Crowdsourcing New Ideas for an Old Detroit Icon

Dec 14, 2011 2 Comments by

Michigan Central Station (MCS, or Michigan Central Depot) stands tall as a monument to the time when Detroit was one of America’s most important economic centers. Could it make a comeback?

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UPS Deploys Largest Commercial Order of HEVs

Dec 07, 2011 1 Comment by

UPS recently rolled out 130 new Hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) in New York, New Jersey and California as part of the company’s “rolling laboratory” approach to transportation.

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Istria’s Red Soils: Mountain Bike Routes

Dec 06, 2011 No Comments by

Istria, Croatia: Mountain biking routes stretching for hundreds of kilometers, going coast to coast, passing through vineyards, olive groves and cultivations on red soils. Enjoy the ride!

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Croatia: Martin, Responsible Cyclist

Dec 06, 2011 1 Comment by

Martin Cotar is a former professional cyclist. Since throwing in the towel he has continued to follow the cycling world, in further developing Istria’s potential in cycle tourism.

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Wakayama, the Perfect Kansai Stopover

Dec 04, 2011 No Comments by

Wakayama, a city of about 300,000 people, is one city in Japan’s Kansai region that is worth exploring. The Wakayama Castle makes a stayover worthwhile.

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Kosovo: The Unnecessary Highway That Could Bankrupt Europe’s Poorest State

Dec 04, 2011 No Comments by

The government of Kosovo would definitely benefit from closer supervision and prudent advice as it faces its decision as to whether and when to build a second expensive highway.

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Tokyo’s Soaring Monorail the Best City Tour

Nov 29, 2011 No Comments by

Connecting Odaiba to Shimbashi Station, the Yurikamome monorail is a fantastic way to reach one of Tokyo’s most iconic neighborhoods

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A Virtual Tour of Commuting’s Future in Korea

Nov 21, 2011 1 Comment by

One of SK’s futuristic buildings in north Seoul, the T Tower, hosts T.um, or “Ubiquitous Museum.” The tour is part Avatar, part futuristic living room and also provides a view of how our transportation options are going to change.

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