transportation
The George Washington University
Topic: The brand new Washington DC Streetcar. Built by the District Department of Transportation earlier this year, the DC Streetcar is an innovative new way to deal with the rising population of the city.
Middlebury College
The pending reintroduction of passenger rail to Middlebury, Vermont, paves the way for a rural college town to be linked by public transit to New England and the rest of the region.
Senior Writer, Planet Forward
"Smart cities" are a hot topic in both sustainability and urban planning circles alike these days, but what about a "smart nation"?
The George Washington University, Spring 2016 Editorial Intern
MAGLEV TRAINS: An Environmentally Friendly, High Speed Solution
Senior Writer, Planet Forward
Is maglev the future of train travel in the U.S.? We're just exploring the technology now, but Asia has had trains operating for years.
Planet Forward Intern/Marymount University
Despite many years of research, fuel cell vehicles are rare in the auto industry. We look at the pros and cons of the technology.
Planet Forward Intern/Marymount University
Sure, electric and hybrid powered cars have been growing in popularity since the early 1990s. But electric cars have been around much longer than you might think.
Planet Forward Intern/Marymount University
How can you be a good steward of the environment — and still get home in time for your holiday dinner?
Associate Director, Planet Forward
Rail travel has been a topic of debate in recent years, but in early September in 1883, rail lines were still being built and the mode of transportation was still building toward its peak.
Purdue University
The Challenge: Rural Transportation and Farm Power
Many developing countries are challenged by poor roads in rural areas and few affordable transport options. Without good transportation, access to food, farm inputs, education, and markets is... Read More