public transit

The Energy Department said last week that the average American household will pay $700 more for gas in 2011, thanks to rising oil prices. And, we're only about 20% through the year so if prices keeping going up, we could wind up paying a lot more than the estimated $3,235. President Obama and the...

New Jersey Transit head James Weinstein announced 25% fare increases, record layoffs and service cuts as he tries to put the agency's fiscal house in order. Public transit chiefs around the country are fighting similar battles to make ends meet -- and they're losing.

On June 22, nine people were killed and scores were hurt in a two-train collision on Washington's Metro system. It was the worst accident in 33 years on the transportation network which serves the District of Columbia and neighboring suburbs in Maryland and Virginia. The tragedy raises questions...

In the interests of full disclosure, I should begin by pointing out that I live in New York City, where I am a regular and enthusiastic patron of the city's amazing public transportation system. I approach the train in much the same way that a cocker spaniel approaches car rides. If I could open...