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Cash-Strapped Cities Hoping For More Income From Parking Buildings
Cities throughout the nation are facing budget issues and left scrambling for ways of increasing revenue. For some, that means turning a focus toward making more money from publicly owned parking structures or repurposing them for the changing needs of commuters who are affected by higher gas...
What's Bad (And What's Good) About $5-Per-Gallon Gas Prices
It’s no joke that Americans are feeling pain at the pump, with gasoline prices inching up to the $5 per gallon mark in some parts of the country. Pollsters, pundits and... April 28, 2011 by Suzanne Kane 2
Tale of 10 Cities: Worst Traffic Congestion In U.S.
Stewing and fuming, stuck in gridlock on American highways and wondering if there’s any way out of this mess? If you’re in the top 10 U.S. cities for traffic... March 29, 2011 by Suzanne Kane 2
Pay-As-You-Drive Car Insurance: Big Savings, No Privacy?
Why should good drivers have to pay to subsidize the bad driving behavior of the other guys? Surveys show that most Americans – 95 percent – believe they are good... March 21, 2011 by Suzanne Kane 5
Study: Many Of You Waste A Month Of Your Lives In Traffic Each Year
For the past several years, traffic researchers had noticed an unusual trend: declining congestion in metropolitan areas. Not surprisingly, the slide began in 2008 -- around... March 21, 2011 by Richard Read 1
Hey, Seattle: Commutes Go Quicker With Avego's Ride-Sharing App
When folks think of Seattle, they tend to think of a green city -- one that's pedestrian- and bike-friendly, with lots of opportunities for exercise and outdoor activities... January 19, 2011 by Richard Read
Video: New York City Wants To Remind You (And Your Children) That Speed Kills, Yo
If you're a member of the National Motorists Association, we have some bad news: New York City is teaching young people about the dangers of speeding. Them's the breaks. (Or... December 7, 2010 by Richard Read 5
Why 'Safe Roads' Are Often Anything BUT Safe, Except For Cars
The great freeway battles of the Sixties and Seventies are over. It's safe to say few new freeways will be punched through existing neighborhoods. But transportation... November 29, 2010 by John Voelcker 4
Transportation Officials: Rural Congestion Highlights Funding Need
Getting away for the long weekend? You might not completely get away from traffic. Part of the issue: that our population has nearly doubled, as well as shifted... August 30, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson
Trade Your Car Or Sell Privately: Pros And Cons: Part VII
We’re looking at the benefits of trading your car with a dealer compared to selling privately. Generally, you put more money in your pocket selling it yourself, but... August 29, 2010 by L James Johnson
Friendly Helpful Speed Camera To Ticket You, Then Text You Too?
We've written a lot about traffic enforcement cameras, both the ones that nail red-light runners and those that send automatic tickets to drivers who exceed the speed limit... August 6, 2010 by John Voelcker 2
You Thought Traffic Cams Were Bad? In India, Cops Use Facebook
Over the past few years, we've seen traffic cameras deployed in a growing number of cities across the U.S. (We wouldn't be surprised if the trend were tied to our struggling... August 3, 2010 by Richard Read 1
Video: Waze App For Mobile Phones Crowdsources Your Commute
How should you get to work today? Let us count the ways -- via the Waze app for iPhone, Android, Windows Mobile, and (now in beta) Blackberry. Waze is one in an increasingly... July 9, 2010 by Richard Read
Car Talk: Texas, IBM To Test Cars That Keep Tabs On One Another
A big part of U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood's job is making America's roadways safer. Over the past year or so, he's devoted much time and energy to fighting... May 6, 2010 by Richard Read
Bipartisan Survey: Most Americans Want More Transit Options
We spend a lot of time and effort helping guide you through the car-shopping process and helping you to answer questions like: Should I get a 2010 Honda Fit or hold out for... April 1, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 2
Stop-Sign Solution Could Save Drivers Time And Money
Either on your daily commute or out on a Saturday drive, it's likely you have to make numerous unnecessary stops at T-type intersections. And for those where sight lines are... March 22, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 9
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