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America’s Cup artifacts at SFO Museum

08/27/13

America's Cup artifacts at SFO Museum →

SFO Airport readies for possible BART strike

08/04/13

SFO Airport readies for possible BART strike →

Transportation

Airport amenity of the week: indoor taxi line at JFK

06/16/13

Airport amenity of the week: indoor taxi line at JFK →

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In New Orleans: vending machines in cabs

03/22/13

There’s no need to go thirsty in New Orleans. Bars sell drinks in to-go cups so you can have your beer or a cocktail on the street. And now there are vending machines in some city cabs to ensure that parched passengers can sip soda in the back seats. “You make a choice from →

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Coloramas at New York City’s Grand Central Terminal

08/06/12

These days, airports are the major crossroads of modern life. But not too long ago, train stations had that honor. And if you stop in at New York City’s Grand Central Terminal during a busy weekday morning or afternoon, you can still feel some of that ‘everyone is rushing somewhere’ excitement. In addition to the →

Boston Logan Airport extends free ride program

07/20/12

Good news for budget-conscious travelers planning on taking public transit into town from Boston Logan International Airport. The airport has decided to extend through September a program that provides free Silver Line express bus service from the airport to Boston’s South Station, which is the connecting point for the MBTA’s Red Line rapid transit system. →

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PHX Sky Train flies over an active taxiway

06/30/12

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is building an automated, electrically-powered train. Phase One will transport travelers between the METRO light rail, East Economy Parking and Terminal 4, Sky Harbor’s busiest. The PHX Sky Train should begin operating in early 2013 and riding on it will certainly be quite thrilling because, as you can see above, →

How to get a free (public transit) ride from the airport

06/20/12

(Here’s my June “At the Airport” column for USA TODAY) Want a free ride to town from the airport? In Boston this summer, you’ll get your wish. In what is apparently a first for a North American airport, Boston Logan International is waiving the $2 fare for all passengers who ride the inbound Silver →

Avatars to offer assistance at NY-area airports

05/22/12

Avatars to offer assistance at NY-area airports →

Bus company busted with passengers in luggage bin

06/12/11

Bus company busted for putting passengers in the luggage bin. →

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