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Tag Archives: Public transport
Dublin Just Got Cheaper
It just became a lot less expensive and much simpler for visitors to get around Dublin, Ireland. Tourists can purchase the new Leap Card for visitors that offers 72 hours of travel on the LUAS tram network, DART trains, short … Continue reading
Tunnel Vision
All well designed public transit maps are easy to interpret and provide accessible travel information for local residents and travelers alike, but wouldn’t it be great if they also offered real-time transit information too. The new app called Tunnel … Continue reading
Take the Green Line to Queasy Street
It’s been more than 20 years since the STA (Springfield Transit Authority) introduced its ill-fated monorail system, but even fictitious cities eventually need to upgrade their public transportation. Last Sunday’s Simpsons episode featured a hitherto unseen transit network complete with multicolored … Continue reading
Mind Your Metro Manners
The Japanese are generally considered to be among the most polite people, but even the world’s most courteous folk need friendly reminders to respect other travelers on public transportation. Each year Tokyo Metro, the group that runs the city’s subway … Continue reading
Posted in Animation, Art, Asia, Tourism
Tagged Public transport, Tokyo, Tokyo Metro, Transit Systems, Urban Transport
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Train Trivia
I’m a huge supporter of public transit systems, and when I travel I always try and make the most of public transport options. But wherever I go the locals seem to have nothing but complaints about their own underground train systems. … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, Europe, Tourism, USA
Tagged London Underground, MTA, Public transport, TFL
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Walking NYC by Map
Walking and using public transit are usually the best ways to get around most cities, but getting one’s bearings can be frustrating—especially in a new city. The New York City Department of Transportation really gets this and recently unveiled a … Continue reading
Posted in Maps, Tourism, USA
Tagged Janette Sadik-Khan, Map, New York City, New York City Department of Transportation, Public transport
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Art Makes The Trip
Anyone who uses public transit, especially subway systems, knows that artfully designed and decorated stations make travel less tedious, and even enjoyable. Metronapoli, in Naples Italy, has taken this notion very seriously and has initiated a long-term project called “Art … Continue reading
Be Safe Around Trains
Most public transit safety advertising tends to be dull, unimaginative or even browbeating, so it was a treat to see the entertaining approach taken by Melbourne Metro in Australia. Animator Julian frost created this kooky little film called Dumb Ways … Continue reading
Posted in Animation, Tourism
Tagged Australia, Business, Melbourne Metro, Public transport
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Making Public Transit Cool
There’s not much humor to be found in public transportation here in the U.S., but the Danish transit organization Midttrafik knows how to make public transit fun. Here are two versions of their recent, very amusing commercial aimed at making … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, Tourism
Tagged Midttrafik, Public transport, Transit Systems, Urban Transport
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