Brett Brownell shares news of a new book by Boston Globe technology writer Hiawatha Bray called You Are Here: From the Compass to GPS, the History and Future of How We Find Ourselves.
The History of GPS—Back to the First Century
California Committee to Consider Road User Charge
The good news: Due to environmental regulations, vehicles are more fuel efficient, helping to attain one of Gov.
Comparing How People in 12 Global Cities Ride Their Bikes
The workout-tracking app Strava released findings from 136 billion data points, "to create a snapshot of [cycling] activity in 12 major cities around the world," according to an article by Agnes Mazur.
Santa Monica Debuts GPS-Enabled Bikeshare
At long last, the Los Angeles area will have bikeshare.
Activists Track America's Electronic Waste
Some hard facts, usually overlooked: "Dead electronics make up the world's fastest growing source of waste. The U.S. produces more e-waste than any country in the world. Electronics contain toxic materials like lead and mercury, which can harm the environment and people.
Bike Advocates Hone Data Tools
Bike advocates rely on the Census Bureau's American Community Survey to measure demographics and trends in urban cycling.
Is Privacy Overrated as a Concern for Mileage Fees?
Privacy concerns were so important to the legislators writing the bill in 2013 to authorize the nation's first 'road usage charge' (also commonly referred to as a vehicle miles traveled or
The History of GPS—Back to the First Century
Brett Brownell shares news of a new book by Boston Globe technology writer Hiawatha Bray called You Are Here: From the Compass to GPS, the History and Future of How We Find Ourselves.
California Committee to Consider Road User Charge
The good news: Due to environmental regulations, vehicles are more fuel efficient, helping to attain one of Gov.
Comparing How People in 12 Global Cities Ride Their Bikes
The workout-tracking app Strava released findings from 136 billion data points, "to create a snapshot of [cycling] activity in 12 major cities around the world," according to an article by Agnes Mazur.
Santa Monica Debuts GPS-Enabled Bikeshare
At long last, the Los Angeles area will have bikeshare.
Activists Track America's Electronic Waste
Some hard facts, usually overlooked: "Dead electronics make up the world's fastest growing source of waste. The U.S. produces more e-waste than any country in the world. Electronics contain toxic materials like lead and mercury, which can harm the environment and people.
Bike Advocates Hone Data Tools
Bike advocates rely on the Census Bureau's American Community Survey to measure demographics and trends in urban cycling.
Is Privacy Overrated as a Concern for Mileage Fees?
Privacy concerns were so important to the legislators writing the bill in 2013 to authorize the nation's first 'road usage charge' (also commonly referred to as a vehicle miles traveled or
Colorado DOT Issues Final Report on Road Usage Charge Pilot Program
"Several issues emerged from the broadly positive results, including privacy concerns stemming from the program’s use of GPS, the challenge of collecting revenue from out-of-state motorists traveling through Colorado and the appearance of punishing drivers of electric or fuel-sipping vehicl
Movement Toward Mileage Fee Gains Momentum in U.K. with Truck Fee
"Britain’s first national pay-per-mile road charging system is being considered by the government, The Times has learnt," reports Graeme Paton, transport correspondent, on Dec. 23.