Transportation Policy
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.
Port Tax Report Sparks Bureaucratic Tussle
The Federal Maritime Commission is squabbling internally over its own report that high taxes drive shipping to the Great White North
Atlanta Votes Today on Tax for Transportation Projects
One cent sales tax for 10 years would fund 157 projects.
Obama's Adventures in Africa
Four years ago, few would have predicted that one of President Obama's legacies would be increased militarization of U.S. policy toward Africa.
How Rail Screws the Poor
As Los Angeles spends billions on light rail, transit use declines.
5 Reasons the California High-Speed Rail Project Shouldn't Get More Money
Gov. Brown asks for billions in borrowing even as train system gets slower, shorter, and more expensive.
Top 5 Pieces of Good News in the Bad News
Tired of bad news? Maybe you're just taking it the wrong way.
