Buses

Getting to La Guardia: Now, A Little More Pleasant

With no subway to La Guardia Airport, travelers are forced to take a bumpy bus ride. The MTA is testing a slight change that could make the trip just a little more comfortable.

October 14, 2009 - The New York Times

Chicago Schoolchildren to Ride Greener, Safer Buses

As the new school year starts, Chicago Public Schools yellow buses will be upgrading to new technologies including GPS, mobile data terminals (MDT), and adding hybrid buses.

September 1, 2009 - Chicago Sun-Times

Real-Time Arrival Data Coming to Philadelphia Bus Riders

Philadelphia's public transit system is preparing to launch a new service that makes bus and train arrival times available to riders' handheld devices.

August 7, 2009 - Plan Philly

A Bus-Powering, Rider-Paying Bike Share System

A new city bike sharing design concept not only gives people access to bikes, but also provides power for the local bus system and even pays riders to do it.

July 16, 2009 - The Christian Science Monitor

London Buses Going Green

London's iconic red double-decker buses are going green.

July 12, 2009 - Wired

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