Biodegradable packaging could replace plastic food wrapping
Scientists have developed a new plant-based coating for food that could replace plastic. The biodegradable coating...
The CrossWater is a solar-powered mode of public water transportation
You know those chugging, air-polluting boats that take an hour to load, an hour to make their way across the river...
Villa in Vietnam prioritizes natural light and green space
Step into K-Villa+, located in Cần Thơ, Vietnam. Finished in 2020, this villa maximizes open spaces for natural...
London creates massive car-free zones as the city reopens
How do you simultaneously discourage people from riding public transportation, avoid automobile gridlock and maintain...
Kansas City approves free public transportation for all
Last week, the city council of Kansas City unanimously voted for free public transportation via the Zero Fare Transit...
When in Rome, recycle more to earn free metro and bus travel tickets
Rome’s Mayor Virginia Raggi recently unveiled an eco-friendly pilot initiative that is gaining popularity in...
The pros and cons of online versus in-store shopping
In as little as a few clicks and confirmations your online purchase can be at your doorstep in a matter of hours....
Luxembourg will be the first country to offer all public transportation for free
Luxembourg — a small, landlocked European country that borders Belgium, Germany and France — is going to be...
Martian tiny home prototype champions zero waste and self sufficiency
International practice OPEN Architecture has teamed up with Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi to design MARS Case,...
How to make American cities bike-friendly
If you live in a city, riding a bike can be a great option to get you where you need to go. More and more people...
Estonia will soon offer free public transportation
Estonia started providing free public transportation for local residents in 2013 in the capital city, Tallinn,...
California makes huge investment in ‘widespread transportation electrification’
Even as the U.S. turns away from clean energy, California continues to charge ahead. Empowering the largest investment...
Cities in Germany to offer free public transit in fight against pollution
In what has been described a radical move for Germany, several cities across the country will trial free public...
Norway shoots for 100% electric short-haul flights by 2040
Electric vehicles accounted for 50 percent of new car sales in Norway in December - and now the country aims to...
Simba Snoozeliner night bus will let passengers sleep on their way home
We doze off on public transportation 27 times a year, according to James Cox, CEO of the UK-based sleep brand Simba....
Are gyroscopic vehicles the future of urban travel?
This gyroscopic vehicle - controlled by a joystick - may just be the future of urban commuting. Russian studio...
Elon Musk is reportedly planning to build his own Hyperloop
Back in 2013, Elon Musk detailed his vision for a futuristic mode of transportation called the hyperloop. Musk...
New self-driving electric RoboBuses are launching in Finland this year
The world is becoming increasingly automated, and a new self-driving bus in Finland is evidence of this. Beginning...
China unveils train that travels on ‘virtual tracks’
City public transportation systems typically rely on a mix of trains and buses. But what if the two could be combined?...
Maidan Tent aims to improve life in refugee camps with pop-up public space
A Milan-based design studio created a portable pop-up building that aims to improve the lives of refugees. Named...
San Francisco bike shop lets you trade in car for e-bike
A new bike store in the Bay Area of San Francisco has come up with an interesting way to get people to reduce their...
IDEO wants to turn your car into a small-scale public transportation option
A new car-sharing vision may help ease congestion in metropolitan areas lacking mass transportation options. Cities...
New elevated cycleway in China soars over traffic
Even China is getting on the bike wagon with a soaring new cycleway in Xiamen. The 4.7 mile-long bike path is 16...
Hyundai foldable electric Ioniq scooter will make your commute awesome
Hyundai is taking an inventive approach to mobility with a foldable electric Ioniq scooter. The cool "first and...
China is spending over $500 billion to expand high-speed rail
China is planning some serious upgrades to its public transportation system in the next few years. By 2020, the...
Hackers just attacked a major public transit system and demanded $70,000
On Friday, San Francisco’s Municipal Transportation System was attacked by hackers who left a message reading...
Guerilla cycling: San Francisco activists create their own bike lanes with traffic cones
A group of concerned San Franciscans is erecting sections of protected bike lanes all across the city. Doing what...
Reykjavik announces plans to be carbon neutral by 2040
Iceland’s capital has laid out ambitious plans to become completely carbon neutral by the year 2040. By controlling...
Self-driving buses are hitting the streets of Helsinki
The city of Helsinki, Finland, is testing its first batch of self-driving buses to mingle with everyday traffic....
3D-printed self-driving Olli bus to hit the streets in the US
Arizona-based startup Local Motors has created a 3D-printed, self-driving bus that can carry up to twelve people....
