Texting and driving can be more dangerous than drinking and driving. There is something about humans' brains that don't let us do both effectively. Of course, that doesn't stop people from trying, leading to a huge number of accidents and deaths on the roads every year. To combat the texting while driving trend, politicians in New York State have...

New construction on Colorado's Highway 36, which connects Denver and Boulder, Colorado, is actively trying to make people drive less. It's being done with a combination of carrots and sticks. On the plus side is a dedicated fast lane for high-occupancy vehicles and bus rapid transit service. There highway is also incorporating a bike path. The...

We reported recently on a new South Korean public transport motorway that wirelessly recharges electric busses as they drive. We wrote about a pilot program in the US state of Michigan in which cars are communicating with each other. And we also reported on the fact that all of the traffic lights in Los Angeles are now synchronized with each other...

Traveling just for fun and relaxation is fine, but the trend these days is to do something a bit more meaningful. Problem is, it's not usually easy to find experiences you can participate in. Ritz-Carlton Hotels has been offering a program called Giveback Getaways that pairs guests with local volunteer experiences. Now a company called ShoreTrips...