Qatar’s Metro Takes Another Step

May 22, 2012 No Comments by

Next month Qatar’s rail authority will start calling for requests for proposals to build the Qatar Rail Network, a critical component of Qatar’s plan to host the 2022 World Cup.

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Citi To Sponsor NYC Bike Share Program

May 08, 2012 No Comments by

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and CitiBank announced that the financial services giant will pay $41 million over five years to sponsor NYC’s new bike sharing program.

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The Tube in London Now Sponsored by Emirates

May 06, 2012 No Comments by

The “Emirates Air Line,” linked between two of the airlines’ sponsored stations, Royal Docks and Greenwich Plaza, reveals a new trend in public transport advertising.

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Can Privatization Save Detroit’s Transit System?

Mar 16, 2012 No Comments by

Andy Didorosi bought three busses a few months ago and hopes to launch The Detroit Bus Company next month. Can privatization save Detroit’s bus system?

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In One Picture: How to Snag an $80 Fine on Dubai’s Metro

Feb 15, 2012 2 Comments by

If you fall asleep and are caught sleeping on the Dubai Metro, be prepared to pay 500 dirhams, or about US$80.

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The Green Sheikh’s Uphill Fight to Promote Sustainability in the UAE

Feb 12, 2012 6 Comments by

A former chemical engineer turned environmentalist, Sheikh Al Nuaimi of Ajman does his part to educate and persuade his people to moderate their lifestyles.

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No Need For Seat Belts! Masdar’s PRT Hardly a Bumpy Ride

Feb 05, 2012 1 Comment by

The highlight of a visit to Masdar City is the Personal Rapid Transit system, or PRT cars. I take you on a ride in an unedited video.

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Dubai Metro, a Futuristic Commute Slicing Through the Desert

Feb 02, 2012 5 Comments by

Whether you want to visit the city’s souqs, the bombastic Dubai malls or the city’s various business or style hubs, a ride on the Dubai Metro is a must.

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