Trains, buses and even ferries are efficient forms of mass transit. They help large numbers of people travel quickly and efficiently to routine and planned destinations. Communities that have strong public transit systems can facilitate economic participation even by...
Month: May 2021
Cheerleading injuries can be catastrophic when proper safety precautions aren’t followed
Those who have never been cheerleaders or had children or other loved ones who were often don’t realize just how much physical strength and coordination it takes – or how dangerous it can be. With cheerleading now an activity in some elementary and middle schools in...
Could Amtrak face a safer future?
As Amtrak celebrates its 50th anniversary, it may finally be emerging from its red-headed stepchild status as the airline industry’s inferior alternative mode of transportation. After being locked in a decades-long battle with Congress for funding, Amtrak faces its...