European biofuel targets backfire
European and UK biofuel requirements lead to production practices that violate human rights and damage the environment, according to a new study. Original post
Posts By Susan Bregman
Golden Gate Ferry adds ticket machines, loses workers
Golden Gate Ferry (CA) expects to save $6.2 million over the next 10 years by installing 12 ticket vending machines at its terminals. Original post
Electric tricycles come to the Philippines
The Philippines is testing 20 electric tricycles in metro Manila as part of an effort to improve air quality and reduce dependence on imported fuel. Original post
San Diego to introduce real-time alerts
Starting in June, riders on San Diego’s Metropolitan Transit System (CA) will be able to receive real-time arrival info for bus and trolley via SMS. Original post
Canada to develop LNG locomotive
Canadian National Railway and natural gas distributor Gaz Métro are teaming with Westport Innovations to develop a liquefied natural gas locomotive. Original post
More thoughts on the MTA and artistic license
So I’m still thinking about the MTA’s attempts to get a New York artist to license her paintings that discarded MetroCards, and I can see both sides. Original post
Mixed results for Metro’s fare changes
WMATA’s (DC) fare changes — which included a peak-of-the-peak surcharge and incentives for using smart cards — had mixed results. Original post
MTA targets MetroCard artist
New York’s MTA has asked a local artist, who creates paintings on old MetroCards, to sign a licensing agreement or stop selling her work. Original post
University of Georgia plans bus tracker
The University of Georgia is installing GPS units on its campus buses, paving the way for real-time arrival predictions. Original post
Growing pains for Metlink’s bus tracker
Introduced just over a week ago, Metlink’s (NZ) online tracker for GO Wellington buses has been marred by performance problems. Original post