Life in a modern, industrialized society is complicated and it’s often the case that solutions to one problem just create different problems. Case in point: In 1997, Congress put a...

A couple of posts back, I reported speculation that the recent crash of a Metrolink commuter train near Los Angeles could have fallout that goes beyond trying to figure out...

The terrible crash of a Metrolink commuter train in the Los Angeles area has prompted calls for positive train control (PTC) systems to be installed in locomotives operated by all...

“You aren’t really green if you aren’t riding public transit. You can drive a hybrid, recycle and plant trees, but remember that driving alone to work takes a toll on...