Media Mentions
U.S. News and World Report |
Lines Aren’t the Only Air Travel Problem
Congress has a key opportunity to bring our air traffic control system into the 21st century.Transport Topics |
Former DOT Chief James Burnley Named Chairman of Eno’s Board
Former U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary James Burnley has been named chairman of the Eno Center for Transportation board of directors, the group announced June 13.WAMU 88.5 |
When It Comes To Long, Difficult Rehab Programs, Metro’s Problems Aren’t Unique
The stressed state of urban subway systems may be blamed on an array of factors: underinvestment, deferred maintenance, political and management decisions that prioritized expansion over maintaining current lines, or the all too human inclination to wait until there is a crisis before taking action.NPR Morning Edition |
Communities Lack All The Funds Needed For Transit Repairs
Renee Montagne talks to transit expert Robert Puentes about infrastructure problems affecting rail systems across the country. Some of the repairs require entire lines of systems to be shut down.NPR |
Elon Musk’s Hyperloop Dream Has Its 1st Public Demo
Out in the Nevada desert today, the world got a good look at the first public test of the Hyperloop — a concept that could someday become a new mode of transportation.Route Fifty |
Looking at Transportation Funding Beyond the Gas Tax
The need to find new ways of paying for transportation projects in an era of eroding fuel tax revenues was a recurring topic here last week, as leaders and experts from around the country gathered to discuss the nation’s infrastructure challenges.U.S. News and World Report |
Shut the Subways Down
When the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority shut down its subway system for an entire day in March for emergency repairs, it sent a shockwave through the country. People and pundits wondered: How could this be allowed to happen in the nation's capital? Who's to blame? What were they thinking?Curbed |
Austin’s Ridesharing Shutdown Highlights Widening Regulation Gap
Walkouts by Uber and Lyft showcase coming debates over regulations, rules, and the power of new players in local transportationBloomberg Politics |
Washington’s Metro Fire Called Symptom of Aging Transit
The fire that killed one person and injured 91 last year on the Washington subway system was caused by faulty management and maintenance, a federal safety board concluded in a scathing report that draws attention to the nation’s neglected transportation infrastructure.Travel Weekly |