High Speed Rail in New York State Makes More Sense Now Than Ever
New York Cities are gaining population after decades of decline. It’s time for the High Speed Rail conversion to re-emerge.
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221 Midweek Minutes In Schenectady
Schenectady continues to be one of my favorite Upstate NY destinations
Rochester To NYC: A Plane Vs. Train Smackdown
A side-by-side comparison between Amtrak and the airlines on a weekend trip between Rochester, New York and New York City
High Speed Rail & Upstate NY: The Key Points No One Is Talking About
High speed rail is a hot button topic yet again in Upstate New York. Here are the points most people don’t get about this divisive issue
Ride Hailing: Local Transit Killer, Regional Transit Hero?
Uber and Lyft are hurting local transit ridership. But they may be just what regional passenger services like Amtrak and Greyhound need
Amtrak Might Soon Be Profitable?
Amtrak’s CEO says the passenger rail giant will be profitable for the first time in the next 12 months
Syracuse To Utica: 64 Miles On The Erie Canal
I rode a folding bike from Syracuse to Utica, and it was pretty amazing.
Dedicated Track, Not High Speed Rail, Is The Answer For Amtrak In New York
High speed rail would be great for New York, but a simpler, more cost effective solution is the right one.
Amtrak Is The Best Way To See Urban New York. Here’s Why.
Amtrak might be slow, but it stops in the middle of over a half dozen urban centers in Upstate New York
For Amtrak, It’s Now Or Never in New York State
In two and a half years of The Urban Phoenix, I’ve traveled across New York State more times than I
Big Week for The UP
A recap of this week, and a look ahead as UP adds new and exciting content
SOUPer Bowl: The Importance of Coming Together
When communities support pro-local events, everyone wins.
City Hopping on a Friday: Schenectady & Utica
By ArianDavidPhotography Last Friday I once again did a little “city hopping” as I traveled from Rochester to Schenectady to
City Hopping
Last Saturday I hopped an Amtrak train bound for Utica New York and one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day
Pics on the Rails
By ArianDavidPhotography Have you ever been on public transportation and seen a little kid, maybe 4-6 years old watch out