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Monthly archive for December, 2010
Deficit Commission Wants to Raise the Gas Tax 15 Cents
Friday, December 3rd, 2010
The gasoline tax drives fear into the hearts of most politicians. But Keyser Soze is popping his head out more and more these days. The last time the gas tax surfaced, Senators Tom Carper and George Voinovich had written a Read more ›
The Morning Dig: Will Qatar’s Infrastructure Be Ready for the 2022 World Cup?
Friday, December 3rd, 2010
• Although the U.S. had been favored to win, the tiny country of Qatar has won the hosting rights for the World Cup in 2022 in a shocking upset. But will Qatar’s infrastructure be up to the task of hosting Read more ›
New Report Questions China’s Bullet Network
Thursday, December 2nd, 2010
China recently completed laying track for the world’s longest high-speed rail line. The country’s extensive bullet network is set to double within two years, giving it more mileage than the rest of the globe combined, and by 2020 this network Read more ›
The Morning Dig: Snow Cripples Europe’s Transport System
Thursday, December 2nd, 2010
• Europe’s transportation system is severely stressed today because of early wintry weather and tons of snow. Hundreds of trains and planes have been delayed or canceled over the past two days. (AP) (AFP) • A gorgeous video of plane Read more ›
The Speed Camera Lottery
Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
“Can we get more people to obey the speed limit by making it fun to do?” That’s a question Volkswagen recently posed in a public contest — and the winning entry was the Speed Camera Lottery, conceived by Kevin Richardson Read more ›
The Morning Dig: Guns Now Allowed on Amtrak?
Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
• After months of renovations and $25 million spent, the Roosevelt Island Tramway is re-opening to provide a cool way to get to Manhattan. (NYT) • Because of pressure from gun-lobby groups, guns are going to be allowed on many Read more ›
