Archive for ‘Railroads’

A Picture’s Worth A Thousand Words

by Lewis Derkins
June 19th, 2008, 11:06 pm


And sometimes that picture conceals a truth that’s worth a thousand more. I discovered that when a Streetsblogger threw this picture (right) in my face to prove that I’m full of it, and that cars are a terrible scourge on ... more

Posted in Bus-Only Lanes, Congestion Pricing, Mass Transit, Politics, Railroads, Spending, Traffic Congestion, Tunnels, Uncategorized Rage | 43 Comments »

Rwanda Trip Review: Does Rwanda’s Transportation Infrastructure Stomp Us?

by Lewis Derkins
June 14th, 2008, 2:10 pm


At last, I’m back from Rwanda. I had a very enjoyable trip, but it’s good to be home. The Rwandans were very hospitable and friendly, and they have a beautiful country. As most of you know, I spent some time ... more

Posted in Airports, Highways, Light Rail, Railroads, Spending, Third World Hellholes, Traffic Accidents, Traffic Congestion | 3 Comments »

Railroads Don’t Need More Regulation

by Lewis Derkins
May 21st, 2008, 4:48 pm


Yesterday, TheTrucker.com posted an article about a recent petition to the members of the House Small Business Committee. Apparently, the railroads are requesting the House not to increase regulation on them. If ever there was a no-crap idea – this is it. Railroads ... more

Posted in Congress, Railroads, Uncategorized Rage | No Comments »