Recent Posts on Transportation

4 air traffic controllers sit in an air traffic control tower looking at screens and the runway in front of them.

While Thousands Applied to Become Air Traffic Controllers, There’s Still a Shortage. We Looked at Why.

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Most Commuter Rail Systems Are Still Struggling Post-Pandemic

Image showing the inside of a car with one person behind the wheel and another in the backseat holding a phone.

Boosting Rideshare and Taxi Safety for Passengers and Drivers

Photo illustrastion showing a drone flying near an airport with a plane in the background.

As Drones Take Flight, So Do Concerns About Safety

Photo showing an electronic sign on the side of an interstate or highway that reads in orange "MOVE OVER FOR FLASHING LIGHTS OF ANY COLOR."

Summer Driving Essentials—Understanding Move Over Laws Can Save Lives

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If Used by Drivers Correctly, Advanced Vehicle Technologies Could Save Lives. But They Could Also Cost Owners More to Repair

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As Holiday Travel Season Starts, We Look At Changes Being Made to Air Traffic Control

Photo showing a freight train stopped at a crossroads with people climbing on it.

Freight Rail Safety—Potential Impacts of Longer Trains

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As Demand for Flights Takes Off, What Is Being Done to Reduce Cancellations And Delays

Photo showing a crash dummy behind the steering wheel of a car with the side air bag filled.

Vehicle Crash Tests: Do We Need a Better Group of Dummies?

A woman wearing a face mask walks down the aisle of a plane, followed by several other people who are also wearing masks.

Flying This Holiday Season? Here’s What to Expect

Illustration of types of Advanced Air Mobility technology and their uses

How Long Until A New Advanced Aviation Industry Takes Flight?