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Goats and Soda
A bus driver wears a mask on Jan. 22 in Wuhan, China. Public transportation is being suspended as of Thursday morning because of concerns about the spreading coronavirus.

Public Transport In Wuhan Suspended Due To Coronavirus Concerns

Jan 22, 2020
It's the most dramatic change in the wake of the newly discovered virus, which has so far infected some 500 individuals and killed 17. Will it help stem the outbreak?
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Newscast headlines

$8B Needed In Transportation Repairs On Navajo Nation

Jan 03, 2020
Transportation officials for the Navajo Nation have reported it would take 116 years and $7.9 billion to meet current infrastructure needs. 
 
Gallup Independent reported Tuesday that officials from the Navajo Nation Division of Transportation reported the figures as part of
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KNPR's State of Nevada

The Ins And Outs Of Project Neon's New HOV Lanes

May 20, 2019

The massive, billion-dollar freeway development known as Project Neon is finally near

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Business
Traffic moves along 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan on Jan. 25, 2018. After decades of efforts by transportation advocates, the state of New York has approved a plan to add congestion pricing to the city, charging drivers who enter a designated zone of

City Dwellers Don't Like The Idea Of Congestion Pricing — But They Get Over It

May 07, 2019
Most New York City residents oppose a plan to charge a fee to drivers who enter the crowded city center. But studies show that once such charges are in place, public opinion shifts in favor.
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Newscast headlines

Las Vegas Tourism Board OKs Transit System Talks With Musk Firm

Mar 13, 2019

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A company backed by Elon Musk is one step closer to start boring tunnels in Las Vegas for an express transit system at a massive convention center.

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National
The number of pedestrians killed on U.S. roads last year was the highest in 28 years. Using data reported by states, the Governors Highway Safety Association estimates that 6,227 pedestrians were killed in 2018 — a 4 percent hike from 2017 and 35 perce

Pedestrian Deaths Reach Highest Level In Decades, Report Says

Feb 28, 2019
A safety group estimates 6,227 pedestrians were killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2018 — a 4 percent increase over 2017 and the highest mortality rate since 1990.
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Shots - Health News
Shared scooters and bicycles are spreading to several major U.S. cities while policymakers are scrambling to find ways to ensure that riders are safe.

As E-Scooters Roll Into American Cities, So Do Safety Concerns

Oct 15, 2018
Electric scooters zoom through traffic in many cities these days, and have the potential to take cars off the road. But experts worry that the many riders who forgo safety gear are taking big risks.
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KNPR's State of Nevada

John L. Smith On Red-Light Runners And Light Rail

Aug 14, 2018

Road safety takes precedence this time of year as school starts aga

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Business
An artist's rendering shows the design of an "electric skate" vehicle that the Boring Company says could travel up to 150 mph and whisk passengers to and from Chicago's O'Hare Airport in minutes.

Elon Musk's Boring Company Will Build High-Speed Train To Chicago's O'Hare Airport

Jun 14, 2018
The train tunnel company will build and operate an "express service to transport people to O'Hare Airport from downtown in 12 minutes," Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says.
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KNPR's State of Nevada

What's The Future Hold For Transportation In Las Vegas?

Apr 02, 2018

RTC general manager Tina Quigley joins us to talk about buses, autonomous vehicles and more.

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Parallels
Jeepneys line up at a depot in Makati City in Manila. Jeepneys are the main mode of transportation for Filipinos nationwide, moving millions to and from work every day.

A Push To Modernize Philippine Transport Threatens The Beloved Jeepney

Mar 07, 2018
The colorful, crowded vehicles are a cheap and popular form of public transport. But they also pollute the air. Jeepney drivers have been pushing back against government plans to phase them out.
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Newscast headlines

Project Neon Enters Final Phase

Mar 02, 2018

Work on Project Neon will enter its final phase this weekend.

The third and final phase of the main Project Neon project includes a widening of Interstate 15 from the U.S. 95 interchange to Sahara Avenue.

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Business
An Uber waits for a client in New York City. The company is partnering with health care organizations to provide patients with reliable transportation.

Uber Launches Service To Get People To The Doctor's Office

Mar 01, 2018
Studies show millions miss out on health care because of transportation problems. Uber is partnering with health care organizations to provide rides for patients going to medical appointments.
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Politics
Amtrak has experienced four fatal crashes since December, and last year's 828 railroad deaths marked the deadliest year on rail in at least a decade, according to Politico.

Top Railroad Safety Official Resigns, Amid Questions About Holding A Second Job

Feb 10, 2018
It's not an ideal time for another leadership shake-up at the Federal Railroad Administration, as last year was the deadliest year for the U.S. rail system in at least a decade.
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Shots - Health News
Maddie Holt, 5, was born with a rare genetic condition called Zellweger syndrome and is unable to walk or talk and can barely see or hear.

No Car, No Care? Medicaid Transport Program Faces Cuts In Some States

Jan 27, 2018
For more than 50 years, the health program for the poor and sick has been required to ferry some clients to and from medical appointments. But a few states say transport is currently too expensive.
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Newscast headlines

Las Vegas Records Nearly 4,000 Riders Per Month On Free Bus

Jan 04, 2018

LAS VEGAS (AP) — City officials say nearly 4,000 people each month traveled on the free shuttle bus serving downtown Las Vegas.

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Newscast headlines

Construction Of Interchange At I-15 And Garnet To Begin Next Month

Jan 02, 2018

A $58 million project for the Interstate 15 and Garnet Interchange in North Las Vegas will begin next month.

The project is designed to improve safety and mobility around the Apex Industrial Park.

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National
Then-Del. Bob Marshall, R-Prince William, holds a sign as he talks to the media at the Capitol in Richmond, Va., on Feb. 10, 2016, after the governor announced an agreement on an expansion plan for Interstate 66 in Northern Virginia.

Are $40 Toll Roads The Future?

Dec 12, 2017
In Virginia, officials hope a shift to toll pricing based on demand and traffic flow will change commuter behavior and reduce congestion on Interstate 66. Critics say the cost is too high.
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KNPR's State of Nevada

What's The Future Hold For Las Vegas Roads?

Nov 21, 2017

RTC general manager Tina Quigley tells us what the agency has planned for 2018.

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Goats and Soda

How 3 Rickshaws Won A Million Dollar Prize

Sep 20, 2017
The members of the winning team, who met at Rutgers University, piloted a transportation service aimed at the refugees in the world's largest slum.
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Parallels
Qinhuangdao's elevated bus, seen last month in this photo, will not move forward. The municipal government denied it had endorsed the project, and last month began dismantling the test site.

China's Elevated Bus Project Seemed Too Good To Be True — And It Was

Jul 06, 2017
Project promoters claimed a giant vehicle would beat traffic jams by straddling traffic. Last week, they were arrested on suspicion of fraud. "The idea was absurd, childish," says a longtime critic.
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KNPR's State of Nevada

Are Toll Roads The Way Forward For Nevada?

May 24, 2017

One transportation expert thinks the revenues they'd bring in would be a boon for helping Nevada's infrastructure.

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The Two-Way
A streetcar rides along Woodward Avenue on Friday in Detroit — the city's first in 61 years. The QLine project was led by private businesses and philanthropic organizations in partnership with local, state and the federal government.

After 61 Years, Detroit Gets A Streetcar Once More

May 12, 2017
The QLine opened to the public on Friday morning, after 10 years of planning and political wrangling. Its backers say the project should be seen primarily as economic development, not transit.
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KNPR's State of Nevada

After Fatal Shooting, RTC Buses Soon To Have Real-Time Surveillance Video

Apr 19, 2017

Less than a month ago, a tourist was shot and killed on a public bus on the Strip.

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All Tech Considered
Shelia Mendoza says she's not looking for a livelihood out of Liberty Mobility, but a little extra cash and some new friends to talk to.

Ride Hailing In Rural America: Like Uber With A Neighborly Feel

Apr 17, 2017
A small startup called Liberty Mobility Now is staking itself as the Uber of rural America. But to find its niche there, it has had to adapt everything from its app to its driver training.

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