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Shared Vans Already Here … and Illegal

Aug 20, 2008 in New York City, Public Transportation, Transit, Transportation, Transportation, Urban Development

Over a year ago I described Cape Town’s minibus shared van transit system, where licensed drivers provide shared rides along designated routs. At the time, I suggested such a system, common in many countries around the world, should be considered in the U.S. I was wrong — there are examples of similar service in the […]

District Bike Sharing Launches

Aug 17, 2008 in Biking, District of Columbia, Public Transportation, Transportation

The much-awaited D.C. bike sharing program SmartBike has launched with ten locations in Downtown and Midcity neighborhoods. The public can sign up at SmartBikeDC.com for a card enabling them to rent bikes for up to three hours from these stations between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. The annual subscription costs $40.
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Who’s Prohibited from Public Transit?

Jun 11, 2008 in Public Transportation, Transportation

Public transportation is open to all — except when it’s not. Amtrak may kick you off if you stink, and the Montgomery County bus may eject you for engaging in unwanted conversation. Whether traveling by train, taxi, bus, subway, or aircraft, public transportation providers set a host of restrictions about who can travel and on […]