Transportation Policy
China's Infrastructure Investments Going the Way of Its Rail and Energy Investments -- Horribly
A year-old poorly-constructed bridge collapses, killing three.
Police UAVs Could Be Deployed in the UK
Drones could be used to monitor festivals and protests
Pittsburgh Public Transit Gets State Bailout
It's a train Pennsylvania taxpayers might wish they'd missed
Drone Body Count Continues to Pile High
3 militants have been killed in the Pakistani tribal region
Derailed CSX Train Outside Baltimore Kills 2
Train fell off a bridge into a parking lot
Qantas Pilots Grounded for Arguing in Cockpit
Qantas's flight operations managers kept the jumbo on the ground overnight.
Obama Releases $470 Million for Highway Work
That's enough for, like, 100 yards of high-speed rail!
Highway Tolls Have Officials Upset
Independent road authorities accused of misspent funds, lavish lifestyles
Drone Details Revealed in FAA Documents
Most domestic drones are used for surveillance, but even the FAA finds some official proposals preposterous
Pennsylvania Town Approves Laziness Fine For Double Parking
Residents could face an additional $100 fine for double parking if a free parking space is nearby.
Get Ready for a New Generation of Drones
The high-tech robots are getting smaller, deadlier and more autonomous
Hypersonic Aircraft Doesn't Fly
The Air Force's unmanned craft had to be destroyed during a test
Man Wanders Right Through $100 Million Airport Security System Unnoticed
Agency to probe how he was able to walk over two runways and enter terminal without being noticed.
American Drones Wage Quiet War in Africa
Flying from secret bases, armed, unmanned U.S. warplanes wage bloody battle against Islamic militants
US Drone War in Africa a Little Less HIdden
A collection of reports, statements, and "informed conjecture" are helping to unmask one of America's shadow wars.
Switch Seats, You're a Man
A man flying with Virgin was told to move seats because he was sat next to two unaccompanied boys.
JetBlue Pilot Has Another Psychotic Episode
Judge orders man who "went berserk" in mid-air earlier in the year in custody for another 30 days.
Canada Goes Crazy for Drones
The country's military wants to spend $1 billion on unmanned armed aircraft
Amtrak's Horrible, Expensive Food to Protect Overpaid Public Jobs
"It's a whopper of an idea, trading good-paying jobs for cheaper hamburgers," is the defense.
No Transportation Tax for Georgia
Voters gave thumbs-down to an $18 billion boost in sales taxes
Virgin Atlantic Reports Losses
Loss comes despite an increase in passengers and revenue, passenger duties and fuel costs blamed.
Brits Developing Sea Drones That Could Attack Submarines and Other Vessels
The underwater drones could be deployed off the coasts of Somalia and Iran
Amtrak Lost More Than $800 Million on Food
"It costs passengers $9.50 to buy a cheeseburger on Amtrak, but the cost to taxpayers is $16.15."
Fill Up That Gas Tank: TSA Will Allow Unionization
That should take care of their reputation for being careless and obnoxious.
Time for the Union Payoffs! Bullet Train's First Boon Goes to State Highway Workers
A journey of 800 miles begins with spending millions to relocate a small chunk of highway in the middle of Fresno.
Congressman Wants Privacy Rules for Drones
"When it comes to privacy protections for the American people, drones are flying blind."
Tea Party, NAACP, Sierra Club Teamed Up to Kill Atlanta Transportation Tax
$7.2 billion measure failed with 63 percent voting no.
