How New York City is Protecting Its Subway System Against Flooding
A flex-gate is a highly flexible covering that can be quickly deployed to protect a subway’s entrance and underground structures in the event of a flood.
Review | The Longest Line on the Map
This book tells the story of how and why the Pan-American Highway was conceived and, poignantly, the why of a stubborn gap that remains unconnected.
World’s Largest Water Bridge Opens
The world’s largest sea bridge/tunnel system, which took nine years to build, connects Hong Kong to Macau and the mainland Chinese city of Zhuhai.
Noise Pollution and Geography
Noise pollution has long been seen to be particularly acute in regions where transportation and urban development are most pronounced; the disciplines of urban and environmental geography have focused on this topic.
When Rivers Become Ice Roads
During the cold winter months, parts of Canada’s Mackenzie River become a ice road that trucks up to 22,000 pounds can navigate.
How the Commutes of 130 Million Commuters Reveals Megaregions in the United States
A study using data from 130 million commuters has revealed commuter-driven megaregions in the United States.
National Transit Map
There is a new effort to create a national transit map to find the places in America that are being under-serviced (or not serviced at all) by public transportation methods. A new initiative by the U.S. Transportation Department is compiling transportation data from transportation companies around the country to find transit deserts.
World’s Deadliest Roads
The World Health Organization (WHO) released a reported on global road safety which analyzed data from countries around the world. The report found that around … Read more
Closing Roads to Help Cut Traffic
Three scientists have concluded that having more routing options can actually slow down the overall rate of travel. More access routes results in Braess’s Paradox.
Congestion Cities
INRIX, a traffic-information provider released their list of the top 100 most congested cities in the United States. Not surprisingly, some of the most populated … Read more
Highspeed Rail Plans for the U.S.
Popular mechanics has an article in their December issue that provides an overview of highspeed rail plans for the United States. The article looks at … Read more