Tag Archives: mass transit

Trains

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

I’m traveling by train to the annual meetings of the American Thoracic Society in Washington, DC.  I’m struck yet again by the differences in travel experiences.   Travel by automobile just seems like an extension of everyday car trips.  Whereas … Continue reading →

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Great Transportation Conspiracy

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

I was fascinated and disgusted to learn about the Great Transportation Conspiracy from Sheila Kennedy’s blog this morning. In 1949 National City Lines were convicted in Federal court for destroying the electrified rail and electric bus transit systems in 44 … Continue reading →

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Mass Transit News

Posted on June 11, 2016 by Jeff Kisling

As many of you know I decided to refuse to have a personal automobile about 40 years ago.  But in all that time it has been extremely frustrating that our society has not worked very hard to make it possible … Continue reading →

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Indy Mass Transit Win

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Jeff Kisling

Last night the Indianapolis City Council finally approved a referendum to be placed on the ballot in November for approval of the proposed improvements in the IndyGo city bus system, and development of a bus rapid transit (BRT) system, called … Continue reading →

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