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The new “heads-up” display system Navdy “feels like driving in the future,” according to its producers. The dash-mounted projector displays images from your phone on your windshield. The idea is that you can text and drive while keeping your eyes focused in the right direction. “No more looking down to fumble with knobs, buttons or […]

This hasn’t been a great year for bike-share launches in America, with the dominant operator, Alta Bicycle Share, struggling with supply chain problems. But there will be a new system coming online soon. Cincinnati will launch a bike-share system using the B-Cycle platform in the next few weeks, reports Randy Simes at Urban Cincy. The […]

Want to guess which DC Metro stations have the most riders? Your best bet is to count apartment buildings nearby. New data released by WMATA shows the strong link between Metro station ridership and the number of people who live close to the station — in other words, how many people can walk to it. […]

Bike advocates in Toronto are frustrated. Late last month, the city added buffered bike lanes on two major thoroughfares: Richmond and Adelaide. But Toronto officials are hesitating to implement one critical aspect: physical protection that will keep the bike lane clear of cars and get more people to feel comfortable biking. The City Council approved […]

Amtrak’s Acela service turns an operating profit, despite averaging “only” 3.4 million passengers per year. Photo: sanfranannie/Flickr The Reason Foundation is one of the most persistent rail opponents in the United States. With remarkable consistency, Reason condemns high-speed rail, private intercity rail projects, and local transit expansions. No matter how shaky its numbers may be, […]