Traffic jams often come from shock waves that start when someone hits their brakes. The faster the traffic, the bigger the gaps, and the more abrupt the braking. The effect of breaking works its way back down through the traffic, and the many stops have a reinforcing negative effect on the queue, which ultimately causes even more congestion.
On 7 June 2016 by 0 2:46
Transportation projects don't always have the intended results. Instead of solving a problem, they can sometimes make situations worse. Why does this happen? What could prevent this from happening?
On 6 June 2016 by 0 1:26
A couple of years ago, John Niles and I started writing, blogging, and speaking about getting ready for autonomous vehicles. We called this work, collectively, The End Of Driving in recognition of our certainty that technology would displace the driver just as the automobile had replaced the horse. We’re still... View Article
On 31 May 2016 by 1 4:27
In earlier articles, we advocated applying some of the principles of packet switching, the backbone technology of Internet and telecom, to mobility and transport. After all, the similarity is clear. Packets carry bits and vehicles carry people and goods. Let’s now describe a scenario whereby all elements are brought together.
On 18 May 2016 by 0 1:51
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moovel and The Overhead Wire have teamed up to bring you Transit Trends, an online show that covers all things trending in the world of transportation.
On 18 May 2016 by 0 1:39
Findings from UC (University of California) Berkeley’s Transportation Sustainability Research Center reveal that casual carpooling participants find notable time and money savings via sharing commutes.
On 23 March 2016 by 2 1:50
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In earlier articles we advocated applying some of the principles of packet switching, the backbone technology of Internet and telecom, to mobility and transport. After all, the similarity is clear. Packets carry bits, vehicles carry people and goods. How should we measure its efficiency?
On 23 March 2016 by 0 3:00
In an earlier article, we advocated applying some of the principles of packet switching, the backbone technology of internet and telecom, to mobility and transport. After all, the similarity is clear. Packets carry bits, vehicles carry people and goods. In a first of a series of three articles, we'll explore some possibilities. We'll start by analyzing the impact of sharing vehicles.
On 22 March 2016 by 0 3:29
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Is the Internet of Things (IoT) the Next Big Thing for transportation, or does it mean opening up your car or bus or train to hackers? Can a hacker detune your engine, suddenly reverse the action of your steering wheel, make the airbags deploy when you hit 110 kilometer per hour, reprogram your anti-lock brake system, or just disable the whole vehicle?
On 22 March 2016 by 0 1:53
Using the bicycle in Latin America to go to work, move around the city and even take the kids to school is becoming very common. On one side weather is mostly favorable, cities are relatively flat, infrastructure integration projects are being developed and the understanding of multiple mobility aspects (mainly cultural) is changing. On the other side, congestion is rising, travel times are increasing and air pollution is reaching higher levels.
On 22 March 2016 by 0 2:31