Efforts to remove bike lanes in Toronto could result in more injuries and make transportation more challenging for people.
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Both gasoline and diesel fuel are refined from crude oil, but they are good for different things and can’t be used interchangeably.
The issue isn’t just the number of chargers – it’s also the quality of drivers’ experiences with them.
Workers in industries like railways and air travel have significant structural power and can use their leverage to win favourable contracts because of the amount of economic disruption they can cause.
Can a city that’s synonymous with freeways and gridlock deliver a car-free Olympic Games? Los Angeles has picked up the torch.
On-demand transit services use smart devices and real-time network information to schedule rides for passengers.
Summer means road construction − but what kind of engineering goes into laying down pavement?
Love it or hate it, the ‘Acela Corridor’ has developed a widely recognized identity thanks to the trains that link it together.
Nobody wants to see an accident involving flammable, corrosive or radioactive material. But understanding the rules put in place to prevent these accidents isn’t easy.
Human error may have contributed to the tragic accident in Baltimore harbour on March 26. Designing systems that reduce the potential for human error may help prevent future incidents.
The Garden State is the only one in the country that forbids self-service gas stations − and that’s not likely to change anytime soon.
A cargo ship leaving the Port of Baltimore collided with a bridge in a technological disaster that may have claimed the lives of up to six maintenance workers on the bridge at the time.
A class action lawsuit filed against Uber and Lyft in British Columbia draws attention to the experiences of wheelchair users.
The new rule isn’t a mandate for electric vehicles, but it will sharply increase their market share over the coming decade.
While barriers still remain, the benefits of electrifying the transport sector are clear for both society and individual firms.
Improving the intercommunity mobility of First Nation Peoples is a road to more inclusive and safer futures. This calls for recognizing Indigenous agency and sovereignty when developing solutions.
Many incentive programs promote e-bike use, but they aren’t necessarily targeting the right people for the right reasons.
Artificial intelligence has been around for decades, and is much more than just ChatGPT. Here’s a rundown of some lesser known AI applications.
Companies like Uber and Lyft have a long way to go in improving worker safety to ensure both drivers and passengers feel safe on the road.
Transport development paved the way for colonization and is directly linked to the chronic and extreme social inequities Indigenous communities continue to face to this day.
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