This story has absolutely nothing to do with trains or travel, but is just too good not to pass along. It involves the recently elected governor of Hawaii, Neil Abercrombie,...
I’ve frequently written about the many countries around the world that have put a high priority on building high-speed rail. Over the past decade, for instance, the Spanish have linked...
I have frequently noted in these posts that the Europeans have had transportation issues figured out for 30-plus years: they take trains. Throughout Europe, most inter-city travelers make use of...
Back in the late 70s, I worked for the City of Honolulu. I was a member of the mayor’s cabinet and it was a high-profile job. Whenever we talk about...