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“Taking mass transit is great. But when you step off your train or bus, what do you do to get to your final destination? Increasingly, that means BYO wheels: a bike, e-bike or scooter.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
Grand Central Terminal has 67 tracks and 44 platforms, more than any station in the world. Continue Reading →
“Don’t believe everything you read or see in the media. Sage advice on any topic, but especially when it comes to coverage of transportation.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
AmeriStar claims to have $5.5 billion ready to spend on its own fleet of 160 mph high-speed trains built by the same company Amtrak is using for the next generation of Acela trainsets. Continue Reading →
Did you know that the US Navy is now engaged in its biggest sea battle since World War II? That’s the news from the Red Sea where US Navy and other allies’ warships are patrolling the waters, trying to keep shipping safe on its way to and from the Suez Canal despite constant bombardments by the Houthis. Continue Reading →
Is it by chance that many of the recent wrong-way crashes on our parkways and interstates have occurred in the wee hours of the morning? – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
Lots of transportation related stories to catch up with, so here goes: Continue Reading →
What do 15,000 sheep, 7000 US sailors, that order for your new patio furniture and your recent “TEMU haul” have in common? Continue Reading →
“Did you know that one of the most expensive McDonald’s in the US is at the northbound service area in Darien where a Big Mac combo meal costs big bucks… $18?” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
Full disclosure: I’m one of those who signed up and so far the test has run seamlessly while providing me with great metrics on how many miles I’ve driven, how much CT gasoline tax I’ve paid and what the pricing might have been under a Vehicle Miles Tax. Turns out my hybrid Toyota Prius would pay less under a VMT plan than pay a gas tax. The trial runs through October. – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →