Category Archives: Transportation

(Editor’s note:  transportation ideas from other states can be a help to Virginia as we try to figure out how to develop a system to lessen congestion and enhance economic growth.  What is going on in Texas is interesting and … Continue reading →

At times the popular media coverage of transportation makes me cringe. Many news outlets lack a dedicated transportation reporter, and the person whose job it is to cover the story often has little background and even less interest in transportation … Continue reading →

I continue to be amazed at how many Americans erroneously believe that (1) the federal government owns the Interstates, and (2) that since they are “already paid for,” using tolls for them would be “double taxation.” Actually, the states own … Continue reading →

(Editor’s note: This idea has been mentioned to the Editor a couple of times. This article cautions those “experts” who are thinking about this innovation.) Despite rail transit being a 19th century technology, many politicians view trains the same way … Continue reading →

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is the fastest-growing U.S. transit mode. The Trump Administration has prioritized funding BRT projects over light-rail projects. A region can build three to nine BRT projects for every one light rail line. However, while BRT may … Continue reading →