What’s Happening To Public Transit?
Transit ridership is down sharply. Here’s why, and what it means going forward.
Tag: train
Buffalo’s Metro Rail: What Transit Should Be
Buffalo’s Metro Rail has a “blue collar” approach to moving people about a city that is just starting to turn the corner
Survey Shows Rails Still Rule… Kind Of
Small study shows that light rail is still the preferred form of mass transit
Scalable Commitment: Why Micro Breweries Are So Hot
The hottest establishments are ones where you can spend a minute or hours, alone or with friends and feel perfectly welcome.
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.
What If We Could Only Drive 30?
Imagine waking up one day to a new law… a national 30mph speed limit. What would happen?
Detroit’s QLINE: Cool, Calm, But Not Connective
Detroit’s new streetcar adds to the fun of downtown, but does little to provide real transit
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
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
Hudson New York: Charm Re-Imagined
By ArianDavidPhotography I paid for my hot cup of coffee and walked through the cafe car seating area. I spotted