Articles related to "Transits"

Whenever transit workers in large cities go on strike, a public debate emerges about whether public transit should be deemed an essential service in any community.

Politicians have been concerned about the loss of young people who leave Niagara Region. While part of the reason is lack of jobs, many leave due to transportation costs.

During the excitement over thwarting the possibility of an opposition coalition government in Canada, in the background a transit strike brewed in Ottawa.

Cycling and mass transit can be used to save consumers money and help reduce gasoline consumption in the U.S.

After years of leading the nation in green building and community supported agriculture, Seattle's public transit steps into gear.

Visiting Niagara Falls from Toronto has never been easier, now that the GO Train is providing weekend and holiday service between these two great destinations.

Trains and buses offer fast and cheap transit services between Berlin's Tegel (TXL) and Schönefeld (SXF) airports. Shuttles and taxis are also transfer options.

Mercury will make a rare crossing of the Sun on November 8, 2006, a spectacle that will be visible to all of the United States.

Cities like Bogota have successfully accommodated bicycles, pedestrians and public transit in dense urban environments. The automobile is an enemy to be contained.

While the Edmonton City Council touts plans for a new and better LRT system, where it will run and how long it will take to build remains uncertain.

When GO Transit was first announced for Niagara, it arrived with much fanfare and media support; however, the news about this new service is not all good.

Flying to and around South East Asia with a low cost carrier like Air Asia may leave backpackers and travelers with an overnight layover in Kuala Lumpur.

Public transit is an often ideal form of transportation; however, to avoid frustrating other passengers, it is essential that all rail users mind their manners.

People needing disability accommodations should follow these steps when traveling in the United States.

Public transit in New York is especially daunting for those with vision or mobility impairments, but training can help the disabled ride the system with confidence.

Federal transportation subsidies meant to improve urban mobility inadvertently created our Auto-Nation with the car as the centerpiece of urban transportation planning.

Thanks to the Metro Transit bus system, it's not too hard to find an accessible hotel room during your trip to the Minnesota State Fair. Here are some lodging choices.

The New York City subway system runs 229 miles of routes through 468 stations, but it began with just a shovel full of dirt.

Taking a bite of the Big Apple is fast, safe and easy even when you are flying New Jersey. Whadda ya waitin' for? C'mon - let's go!

Disabled citizens are frustrated with Ottawa's public transportation system. They are frequently refused service, and an aging population means an even bigger problem

Traffic congestion has long been synonymous with Lagos travel. The recent introduction of the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) has sought to improve transportation in the

San Francisco has many options for getting out of the city without a car. Learn how to reach the Bay Area suburbs using public transportation.

Consumers have choices for Web-based, up-to-the-minute travel directions in London: London Transport, Google Maps, and HopStop, which gives walking routes too. Learn more

Navigating New York can be tough, due to subway delays, construction, even getting lost in Queens or Brooklyn. New and free, "511" helps plot the fastest way to travel.

Australian motorists are catching public transport as fuel prices make daily driving a luxury. The increase in patronage is straining underfunded infrastructure.

Notorious for traffic woes and traffic congestion Bangkok has a multitude of other choices of transportation for the traveller.

Cities are introducing alleyway housing as one of many strategies to augment housing choices and reduce the city's carbon footprint.

A monorail is a transportation system composed of a single rail that acts as a support mechanism and guide way. The term also refers to the vehicle using the guide way.

With the goal of enhancing quality of life and balancing economic, environmental and social factors, Saint Paul, Minnesota, is revitalizing its urban landscape.

Energy price increases and environmental factors are forcing urban planners and civic administrators to reconsider the suburban paradigm of urban development.

By avoiding expensive tours and buying your Trans-Siberian train tickets directly you can not only save money but truly experience Russian hospitality.

Rapid urbanization makes a case for empowering cities to develop and manage their own growth. Private-public partnerships are essential for cash-strapped urban centres.

On weekends skiers and boarders can take the Commuter Rail from Boston's North Station to Wachusett Mountain.

The National Commission on Surface Transportation Infrastructure Financing has called for a federal gas tax increase of greater than 50%, claiming a 2009 fund shortfall.

Want to walk? Take the Underground or bus? Forget maps. Get personalized, user-friendly Web-based directions online or text HopStop from anywhere for detailed routes.

Sri Lankan rehabilitation-reintroduction program cares for orphaned elephants at Udawalewe National Park, where they are released to become part of the wild population.

New Jersey is within easy reach of New York City and Philadelphia, and has excellent road and public transport connections from Newark International Airport.

Going to Notre Dame? The Louvre? Travelers in Paris can get free public transit directions on a computer, cell phone, or by text messaging. It's easier than using a map.

Explore the Burnaby Village Museum's historical recreations and activities for kids just outside of Vancouver, British Columbia.

Tired of old style politics, infighting and parochialism, a growing number of Niagara residents are joining a movement to create "One Niagara", a city in its own right.

Sails for Tahiti, Secret Orders, defeats scurvy

Early Steam Transportation Mogul

Employers, municipalities and businesses can plan now to prepare for the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and reap the benefits earlier.

Visitors to Hong Kong have little trouble navigating the city as, when it comes to public transport, Hong Kong shows how it should be done.

Vancouver, BC is the only city in Canada now with rapid transit to and from the airport. The Canada Line connects Richmond with downtown Vancouver, British Columbia.

Jack's Mannequin's latest release, The Glass Passenger, distances itself from their first CD. Songs reflect life and death situations and experiment with new sounds.

With car rental costs heading ever upward, seniors going to Colorado high country leave the driving to experienced bus and shuttle drivers. They save money and relax too.

New weekend train service will bring skiers from Boston to the slopes of Wachusett Mountain beginning Nov. 25 and 26, when the ski area opens for the season.

New technology aims to reduce paratransit costs and increase mobility for disabled persons by making trips on fixed-route transit systems easier to plan and navigate.

Transit options abound in San Francisco. Learn how to get around San Francisco using buses, trains, and other public transportation services.