Urban Transport News

Main Menu

Thoughts

"I planted some bird seed. A bird came up. Now I don't know what to feed it."--Steven Wright

Visits over last month

	43%	United States (319)
	12%	Unknown (90)
	8%	Russian Federation (57)
	6%	United Kingdom (45)
	5%	Netherlands (36)
	3%	Taiwan (26)
	3%	Germany (19)
	2%	Ukraine (16)
	2%	China (13)
	1%	Australia (8)

749 visits from 53 countries

JoomlaStats Counters

Visits today:	36
Visits yesterday:	27
Visits in this month:	184
Visits total:	9961
Max.monthly visits:	1309
Impressions this month:	3894
Impressions total:	137453
Month of max visits:	2010-06
Date since:	2009-06-07

USI Sites

Urban Transport News

gizmag.com covers the full gammut of emerging technologies, invention and innovation - from automotive to aerospace, from handhelds to supercomputers, from robotics to home automation, the site reports on all major announcements across 40 categories.

— The PG-Bikes BlackTrail - world's fastest ebike!

(Tuesday, 07 September 2010 21:56)

It’s no secret that as gas prices soar and battery technology evolves, electric bikes are fast becoming the next big two-wheeled thing. That trend is clearly evidenced by the strong showing ebikes are making at this year’s Eurobike trade show, currently taking place in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Over the next several days, we’ll be showing you a few examples that we’ve spotted at the show, but to start things off... well, let’s kick out the jams and go with the “Oh come on, you can’t be serious” ebike. It called...
— The real deal on owning a velomobile

(Monday, 06 September 2010 22:14)

One fateful day back in 1984, I read an article in Popular Science entitled “Pedal-power slingshot.” It was about a vehicle called the Cyclodyne, which was a recumbent human-powered tricycle enclosed in a full polyester-and-epoxy streamlined shell. The writer claimed that he had easily got the thing up to 30 mph (48 km/h), and that it was designed to reach 53 mph (85 km/h) on flat ground. Good Lord, how I wanted one. Its US$3,800 price tag ensured that it would never happen, but that didn’t stop me from obsessing. That...
— Telefunken evaluating electric bicycle prototypes

(Sunday, 05 September 2010 17:31)

If there’s an interesting aspect to the rise and rise of electric mobility devices, it’s the number of companies that were once associated with vastly different fields which are now investigating the arena of electric bicycles. At SinoCES in China last month we saw a white goods manufacturer proudly showing a new range of electric scooters alongside its new range of washing machines. At IFA today we spied yet another big name on two electric bicycles – 107 year-old German electronics company Telefunken... Continue Reading Telefunken evaluating electric bicycle prototypes

Tags:...
— Smaller, lighter NuVinci bicycle transmission revealed

(Wednesday, 01 September 2010 22:13)

Three years ago, Fallbrook Technologies introduced its NuVinci Continuously Variable Planetary (CVP) N170 transmission for bicycles. The device created something of a stir in the cycling community, as it replaces traditional derailleurs with a rear hub containing metal spheres, plus it also replaces distinct gears with a continuously variable system of transmitting mechanical power – kind of like comparing a three-setting desk lamp to one with a dimmer switch. Riders can change gears even when not pedaling, they don’t need to worry about improper chainring/cog...
— Kia Electric POP Commuter Vehicle Concept

(Friday, 20 August 2010 07:24)

The continued trend towards smaller and lighter urban commuter vehicles continued today with Kia showing glimpses of an all-new electric concept car it will reveal at the Paris Show on September 30. Called the ‘POP’, Kia’s three-meter, three-seater was styled at Kia’s Russelsheim design studio where head of design Peter Schreyer has been husbanding the revitalization of the Kia family DNA. .. Continue Reading Kia Electric POP Commuter Vehicle Concept

Tags: Concept Cars, Electric Vehicles, Kia, Paris Auto Show 2010, Three-seater

Related Articles:
- Kia...
- — Aerodynamics meets art: NeilPryde launches high-end road bikes
  
  (Saturday, 14 August 2010 13:13)
  
  If you're into windsurfing, you'll most likely be familiar with the NeilPryde brand. Now the company is taking a step in another direction by diving into the high-performance road bicycle market. Designed in partnership with BMW's DesignworksUSA, the result is a highly aerodynamic machine developed from extensive wind-tunnel testing and computational fluid dynamic modeling that makes use of complex – and very distinctive – aerofoil cross-sections in the carbon fiber frame and forks, while weighing in at as little as 6.75 kg. Slick in more than just looks!.. Continue Reading...
- — AutoTram combines a bus and a tram to get the best of both worlds
  
  (Friday, 13 August 2010 04:02)
  
  As part of its research into the public transport of tomorrow, researchers at Fraunhofer have developed the AutoTram – a vehicle as long as a streetcar and as agile as a bus. Combining the best of both vehicles it has no need for rails or overhead contact lines, instead the “bustrolley” rolls on rubber tires and follows a simple white line on the road surface. It was constructed to serve as a research platform in the institute’s “Fraunhofer System Research on Electric-Powered Mobility”...
- — The VeloMini folding electric bike
  
  (Wednesday, 04 August 2010 22:37)
  
  Electric bicycle designers are continually coming up with new ways to fold the humble bicycle to make it easier to carry when not being ridden. The latest to catch our eye is the VeloMini, a light-weight folding electric bike featuring a 180 watt brushless hub motor that will transport a person from eight to ten miles at speeds of up to 12 mph (19 km/h). When it’s not being used it folds down to a compact form 18-inches tall that fits into a carrying case roughly the same size as...
- — Go go gadget straddling bus! Chinese super-buses glide over traffic
  
  (Wednesday, 04 August 2010 02:54)
  
  China is home to more people than any other country on Earth, and they're moving into megacities at a rate that's simply unprecedented. Managing a transport plan for such a colossal number of people presents a traffic congestion and pollution quandary the likes of which we've simply never seen before. The Straddling Bus is an amazing public transport solution that drives over the top of the cars on a slightly modified road, able to stop without interrupting the traffic flow and to glide over the top of congestion. This go-go-gadget bus is far quicker and...
- — Cyglo bike tire embedded with LED lights
  
  (Wednesday, 04 August 2010 02:20)
  
  We’ve covered a number of products designed to light up a bicycle to increase the safety of nighttime riding. Such devices usually involve adding lights to the pedals or spokes of a bicycle but a new invention from Night Bright Tyre Ltd. adds LED lighting to an altogether new part of the bike – the tires themselves. The Cyglo bike tires feature tough and durable LED bulbs that are built into the tread or wall of the tire to form a perfect ring of light when...
- — Legendary European bicycle-makers offer bikes for the rest of us
  
  (Tuesday, 03 August 2010 13:46)
  
  With this year’s Tour de France still a recent memory, those of us with an appreciation for fine European racing bicycles may now be experiencing a fresh bout of bike lust. Not all of us, however, have $US6,000 or so to drop on a bicycle, and even if we did... bikes like that are not well-suited to everyday commuting, and are really more bicycle than most of us will ever need for recreational riding. You no doubt still dream of owning a well-bred...
- — Etta commuter cycle carries cargo, too
  
  (Monday, 26 July 2010 17:36)
  
  The upright bicycle riding position offered by the familiar diamond-shape frame has been completely abandoned by designer Nick Foley in favor of a semi-recumbent driving pose. His Etta 3-speed prototype is claimed to offer users a more comfortable, natural ride whilst also providing better all-round visibility and a built-in storage compartment. Gizmag's Paul Ridden takes a closer look... Continue Reading Etta commuter cycle carries cargo, too
  
  Tags: Adjustable, Bicycle, Cargo, Prototype, Recumbent
  
  Related Articles:
  - Stylyx: The bottom and back...
  - — Priestmanngoode unveils new high speed train concept for Britain
    
    (Monday, 26 July 2010 00:44)
    
    In an effort to persuade the UK Government to move forward with the project as soon as possible, design studio, Pristmanngoode, has unveiled its high speed train concept, the Mercury. The company has previously worked with Chinese rolling stock manufacturer, Sifang, to design high speed trains for China and other parts of the world and now believes that a new high speed train is vital for the future of Britain. Perhaps taking London’s famous buses as an example, the Mercury is a double-decker train that incorporates a flexible, open plan design that...
  - — Freerider Skatecycle combines snowboard, skateboard and casterboard
    
    (Thursday, 15 July 2010 11:29)
    
    As devices such as the Pulse Kick ‘n’ Go Xcelerator and T-Board show, designers are always looking for new and interesting (and hopefully profitable) ways to provide kids with the various cuts and scrapes that are an essential part of growing up. The latest pretender to the throne still occupied by bikes, skateboards and scooters is the Freerider Skatecycle – a two wheeled recreational vehicle that allegedly combines the “foot control of snowboarding, the balanced turning of skateboarding, and the nimble, undulating...
  - — Fubi folding bike has all the characteristics of a ‘regular’ bike
    
    (Tuesday, 13 July 2010 01:00)
    
    Sick and tired of having his bike stolen while studying in Stockholm, Ulf Laxström decided to design a foldable bike that was easy to store inside, but retained the functionality and styling of standard full-sized bicycles. His solution was the Fubi (an abbreviation for “Future bike”) that Laxström says has all the characteristics of a “regular” bike, with its ability to fold up just an added bonus... Continue Reading Fubi folding bike has all the characteristics of a ‘regular’ bike
    
    Tags: Bicycle, Folding, Prototype
    
    Related Articles:
    - — Treadway Mobility concept puts personal electric transport at your feet
      
      (Friday, 09 July 2010 03:59)
      
      Journeys from home to the nearest bus stop, train station or news stand may well prove too far for walking, but not really far enough to justify the expense of getting in the car. For those in-between journeys, you need a lightweight personal transport solution. Maybe something like the Treadway Mobility which has been entered into this year's James Dyson Awards competition. Designed to strap over existing footwear or to step into, the wearable motorized shoes could just be geeky enough for tech...
    - — Sensor system alerts drivers to free parking spots
      
      (Thursday, 08 July 2010 21:25)
      
      It’s a frustrating situation. You’re aimlessly circling the blocks, hoping to stumble across a free parking space, but with no clue as to where such a space might be. Well, as we so often like to say here at Gizmag, “A new invention could change that.” Researchers from Spain’s Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) have helped develop a system that detects free parking spots, then guides drivers to the closest ones using a process that’s reportedly better than GPS... Continue Reading Sensor system alerts...
    - — Dahon's BioLogic ReeCharge makes the most out of pedal power
      
      (Tuesday, 15 June 2010 07:05)
      
      If your bike has a hub dynamo, Dahon's Biologic ReeCharge lets you run portable USB powered devices while you ride. Whilst we've recently seen bicycle recharge kits, the ability to charge via USB is pretty novel. Basically it's a battery with a USB port that charges from the energy generated by your dynamo and then tops-up your device when you plug it in. That means you can charge the battery and then charge your device when you arrive at your destination, or, if it's practical, charge...
    - — T3 Motion to add GT3 three-wheeler to its electric vehicle line-up
      
      (Wednesday, 09 June 2010 05:52)
      
      With its T3 Series electric standup vehicle (ESV), California-based company T3 Motion took aim at the police, security and site management markets with a no-noise, no-pollution, fast-response, one-person vehicle that delivers long battery run time, short recharge time and operating costs of around 10 cents per day. It expanded its line up with the four-wheel CT Micro Car that is designed to service similar markets to the T3 Series ESV. Now the company is adding to its fleet with the GT3, a two-passenger, plug-in consumer electric vehicle that...
    - — Nokia's Bicycle Charger Kit a stroke of genius
      
      (Friday, 04 June 2010 04:06)
      
      Cyclists are already doing their bit to help the environment by eschewing a fossil-fuel guzzling transport option. Now they can do a little bit more using Nokia’s newly unveiled Bicycle Charger Kit which lets cyclists charge their mobile phone using pedal power. The kit employs a bottle dynamo that is driven when in contact with the front wheel like those found on ye olde time bicycle lights... Continue Reading Nokia's Bicycle Charger Kit a stroke of genius
      
      Tags: Bicycle, Charger, Mobile Phone,
    - — Tasuke I hobbyists aim to develop next generation cycles
      
      (Thursday, 27 May 2010 06:29)
      
      Continuing our reports from Tokyo Make Meeting 2010, here's a fascinating group of bicycle hobbyists who brought some very creative bike designs to the show. The Tasuke I group were set up in the far corner of the exhibition hall, where they happily brought interested onlookers out the back exit for demonstrations. .. Continue Reading Tasuke I hobbyists aim to develop next generation cycles
      
      Tags: Bicycle, Bike, Bikes, Japan, Make Magazine, Pedal, Recumbent
      
      Related...

NY Times - Transit Systems

NYT > Transit Systems

News about transit systems, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

NYT

— New Jersey Transit Tries Out Quiet Cars

(Tuesday, 07 September 2010 00:00)

A pilot program on a New Jersey Transit train sets aside space for riders tired of hearing all that cellphone chatter.
— Britain: Strike Disrupts Subway Service in London

(Monday, 06 September 2010 00:00)

The 3.5 million riders on the London Tube faced disruptions on Monday when, at 5 p.m., as many as 10,000 subway workers staged the first of a series of 24-hour strikes over employment cuts.
— Altered Movie Poster Puts the Spotlight on a San Francisco Agency’s Gun Ban

(Sunday, 05 September 2010 00:00)

Guns in a poster were replaced with pepper spray canisters, police badges and bare hands to comply with a transit agency policy banning images promoting guns in advertising.
— Our Infrastructure Woes

(Sunday, 05 September 2010 00:00)

A reader responds to an article about the weak infrastructure system in the United States.
— Despite Cuts Before Storm, No Rush on Long Island Rail

(Friday, 03 September 2010 00:00)

For some, the cuts to service on the Long Island Rail Road were an inconvenience, but the platforms were far from crowded.
— Questions About New York

(Friday, 03 September 2010 00:00)

The British Garden, the Second Avenue subway tunnel and an ornate Home Depot.
— Above Ground, 2nd Ave. Subway Plan Attracts Critics

(Tuesday, 31 August 2010 00:00)

A half-dozen buildings on Second Avenue will house ventilation equipment, disperse smoke and allow for evacuation from subway tunnels in emergencies.
— Long Island Rail Road Returns to Full Service

(Monday, 30 August 2010 00:00)

Riders on the Long Island Rail Road are to be greeted Monday with the first full day of service since a fire snarled nearly every route on the railroad last week.
— Immigrants on Trains Near Northern Border Detained

(Monday, 30 August 2010 00:00)

Hundreds of passengers are taken into detention each year from domestic trains and buses along the nation’s northern border.
— Spit, Glue and Maybe Even Chewing Gum

(Sunday, 29 August 2010 00:00)

Our dams, railways, levees and water systems may look impressive. As long as you don’t look too closely.
— Off the Rails

(Sunday, 29 August 2010 00:00)

The crippling of the Long Island Rail Road by a small fire was another reminder that the region’s transportation infrastructure needs improvement.
— More Commuter Chaos in the Region

(Wednesday, 25 August 2010 00:00)

Delays continued on the Long Island Rail Road on Tuesday, and Amtrak suspended service on the Northeast Corridor.
— Fire Cripples Long Island Rail Road

(Tuesday, 24 August 2010 00:00)

After a near-total shutdown of the Long Island Rail Road, caused when century-old equipment caught fire, some service was restored by evening.
— Metropolitan Diary

(Monday, 23 August 2010 00:00)

Opera on a rustic park trail and portraiture in a subway car demonstrate that in New York, art is never very far away.
— Russian Forces Kill Suspect in Moscow Bombings

(Sunday, 22 August 2010 00:00)

The March 29 bombings at the Lubyanka and Park Kultury subway stations filled Moscow with a sense of dread that terrorists from the Caucasus were once again taking aim at major Russian cities.