Topic: transportation

Gen Y Doesn’t Drive; Here’s Why That’s A Good Thing

Gen Y Doesn't Drive; Here's Why That's A Good Thing

There are plenty of negative stereotype for Generation Y to deal with. From laziness to entitlement, Millennials get a pretty bad rap. And now news reports day that we’re not even ambitious enough to get behind the wheel of a car. According to Reuters, Millennials just are “not driven to drive.” I see what you did there guys, very nice.

But could it be that Gen Y isn’t quick to hop behind the wheel because we’re too busy biking to work? Or maybe we realize the environmental benefits of using the subway? The way I see it, there’s nothing wrong with a little less driving. Here’s why. More »

Vital Signs: Skeletons Get New York Drivers to Slow Down

Vital Signs: Skeletons Get New York Drivers to Slow Down

I usually agree with their sentiments, but for the most part, I’m doubtful that public health campaigns actually work. Freakish photos of smokers’ cancer, and equating soft drinks to a mound of sugar doesn’t discourage the cravings of kids. But the valiant effort of New York City’s Department of Transportation to create effective speed-warning signs have my sincere best wishes and hopes: The signs, created in cahoots with digital agency The Barbarian Group, display a skeleton walking across the street next to the words “Slow Down” for drivers who are traveling over 30 miles per hour; for those traveling within speed limits, they display a normal, whole human being. More »

Not Comfortable with TSA Pat-Downs? Take Amtrak, You Can Bring a Gun

Not Comfortable with TSA Pat-Downs? Take Amtrak, You Can Bring a Gun

If the TSA’s new body imaging x-ray machines and pat-downs make you uncomfortable, you can now feel completely unsafe on long-distance transportation, thanks to Amtrak’s new lift on its gun ban. Starting on December 15, passengers will be able to transport unloaded guns in their checked luggage on Amtrak trains for the first time since bans put in place after September 11th terrorist attacks, along with up to 11 pounds of ammunition. More »