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Reader Sound-Off: Amtrak and the polarizing issue of federal subsidy
Ryan Clark Transportation Technology & AutomotiveIn Maryland, two bottlenecks on the Amtrak lines slow passenger rail progress along the Northeast Corridor, adding hours to the trips of passengers unfortunate enough to travel through the state. Recently, local officials have set into motion plans to have the archaic infrastructure at the center of the problem repaired, as long as the federal government can pitch in to help. And therein lie the controversy: subsidies.
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As Amtrak turns 45, let’s look back at its humble beginnings
Charles A. Turek Transportation Technology & AutomotiveAmtrak turned 45 on May 1. I wish it many happy returns. Today's American passenger railroad network is an exciting, vibrant mix of Amtrak, local commuter trains and light rail networks. While Amtrak is the designated "intercity" network, there are parts of the country where Amtrak is indistinguishable from local commuter transportation districts.
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Cheyenne presses ahead with airport upgrade
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveOne of Wyoming's least-used airports has been struggling to attract sufficient airline business in what it sees as a glut in the industry. Yet Cheyenne Regional Airport is pushing ahead with a brand new terminal and upgrade plan that will improve the facilities, if the budget can be kept under control.
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Porsche Parade newcomers welcome at Jay Peak
Sydney Scrogham Transportation Technology & AutomotiveSummer always brings an atmosphere of excitement with a school break, the promise of beach vacations, and of course, the Porsche Parade. If you've never been to a Porsche Parade before, you should check out the 61st annual Porsche Parade, scheduled for June 17-26 at Jay Peak Resort in Vermont.
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Travel industry gears up for Memorial Day weekend trips
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementA recent Travelocity survey indicates more than 40 percent Americans are planning to travel over Memorial Day weekend, and 80 percent of those travelers are planning to do so by car. No doubt the cheap gas prices are a big incentive, and state officials around the country are gearing up for crowded (read choked) highways.
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For auto junkies, visiting Old Car City USA is a must
Dave G. Houser Transportation Technology & AutomotiveDeep in the Georgia woods, about an hour north of Atlanta, there lies a sight that excites and delights old car junkies from the world over. Spread out across 34 acres in the tiny rural community of White is a vintage car scrapyard that serves as the final resting place for more than 4,000 cars, dating from 1918 to 1972. Old Car City USA is said to be the world's largest auto junkyard.
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Self-driving cars one step closer to reality with new lobbying group
Ross Lancaster Science & TechnologyIn 2016, not a week goes by without some new development in the area of self-driving cars. Since merely the beginning of May, there has been news of Fiat Chrysler and Google teaming up on self-driving hybrid minivans, GM collaborating with Lyft for a self-driving car on-demand service, and continued murmurs of Apple getting into the autonomous car world.
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Change is inevitable — even for Porsche
David Newton Transportation Technology & AutomotiveWhen the rumors first flashed that Porsche's new Boxster and Cayman would be powered by a four-cylinder turbocharged engine, I confess it set off something short of a panic — I wasn't planning for my next Cayman until well after these would ship.
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3 simple steps to destress your commute
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementEven with all of the telecommuting, online meeting services and flexible schedules available to us, commuting to work is still one of the biggest stresses most of us deal with during the workday. In speaking with home health nurses and commuters with more than 25 miles to cover in San Diego rush hour traffic, I uncovered some tried and true methods for a less stressful commute.
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The Jetsons never had it this good — Welcome to the Ehang 184
Heather Linderfelt Transportation Technology & AutomotiveA drone you can sit in. The passenger selects a destination from a 12-inch device (a tablet or an iPad), and the drone flies itself there. I imagine something from The Jetsons — the tune is even playing in my head. But I wonder, are we ready for unmanned passenger flights?
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