Rio de Janeiro unveiled the first station of its forthcoming bus rapid transit system, which conntects Barra da Tijuca (pictured above) to other city neighborhoods. Photo by Rodrigo Soldon.

A new report by the WHO finds the immediate health benefits of active transport in combination with public transit to be greater than other greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigating transport options. Photo by Kyle Gradinger.

Anti-drunk driving technology for use in private vehicles is now undergoing on-road testing through the U.S. Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety (DADSS) program. Photo by Alex Proimos.

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood introduces the Urban Bikeway Design Guide. Photo by Ben Owen.

If an extension fails to pass, the absence of a surface transportation bill would see the loss of one million construction and related jobs, President Obama warns. Photo via the Miller Center.

San Francisco's Pedestrian Safety Task Force is developing the city's first-ever Pedestrian Action Plan to reduce serious and fatal pedestrian injuries. Photo by C. M. Keiner.

In honor of National Bike Month, New York City's DOT released a series of informational, promotional ads. Photo by nycstreets.

Although the U.S. has been experiencing a decline in road fatalities, congestion and traveled distance continues to rise. Photo by th.omas.

Caribou Coffee designed heated bus shelters to promote its new sandwich. Photo by adrants.com

Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood gave a talk today at the Center for National Policy (great name for a think-tank, no?) about the economic impact of transportation. In other words, he spoke about how awesome the stimulus is. According to LaHood, it’s been very awesome. ARRA has had a “tremendous impact” and is “the [...]