"Getting There"
"Commuteinfo.org"
(Broadcast Date: August 1, 2008)
A local ride-sharing service has seen a surge in interest at a time the average price of gas remains around four dollars a gallon. In the latest installment of our "getting there" series, DUQ's Katherine Fink visits Commuteinfo.org. LISTEN.
"Gas Price Vulnerability"
(Broadcast Date: July 29, 2008)
An environmental official says Pennsylvania can do more to lessen the effects of rising oil prices, but a Natural Resource Defense Council Report shows that the state is already the seventh least vulnerable to oil price increases. DUQ's Arnie Bernard explains. LISTEN.
"Transportation Solutions"
(Broadcast Date: July 25, 2008)
With gas prices hovering around four dollars a gallon, is the auto the most efficient and convenient way for people to get around the region? Can new technologies and new policies be tapped to move people and goods? Those were just some of the questions discussed last night at a forum on transportation solutions for the region. DUQ's Kevin Gavin has details. LISTEN.
"Carless for a Month"
(Broadcast Date: July 22, 2008)
Sixteen Pittsburghers dropped their car keys in a bucket yesterday, and won't get them back for a month. The company Zipcar is sponsoring what it's calling the "low-car diet." DUQ's Katherine Fink reports. LISTEN.
"More Ridership But Not More Room"
(Broadcast Date: July 17, 2008)
As gas prices rise, more commuters are considering public transit. But transit agencies are also paying more for gas-and the extra ridership is in some places straining capacity. Katherin Fink reports. LISTEN.
"Smart Card"
(Broadcast Date: July 9, 2008)
Paying to ride public transportation might be a much simpler process next year. The Port Authority of Allegheny County is now seeking bids for a "smart card" system that would replace monthly and annual passes. And other public transit agencies might be able to participate. In the latest installment of DUQ's "Getting There" series, Katherine Fink has the story. LISTEN.
"Airline Speed Dating"
(Broadcast Date: July 2, 2008)
At a time when airlines are struggling to manage their costs, industry representatives met in Pittsburgh last week for a conference. Capping it off was an event called "Jumpstart," a sort of speed dating for airports seeking additional service and airlines looking for the most strategic markets. Most airline representatives sit through 20 sessions of 20 minutes each. DUQ's Katherine Fink reports the tone of the sessions was a little more somber this year. LISTEN.
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