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The Denver Metro Area was buzzing three weeks ago on November 19, 2006 with the grand opening of the South East Light Rail. This rail system was seven years in the making, but was it worth the expense?

This article reviews my ride on Charlotte's first light rail system, the LYNX Blue Line...which opened to the public for the first time on November 24, 2007

Mass transit started in St. Louis way back in 1859 with horse drawn streetcars. The new light rail system, though plagued with financial and construction problems, has been a hit with some St. Louis commuters from the start.....

Some say [Seattle, Wa for example] that Light Rail is just not worth "it." I can say this, I like Sacramento, California's Light Rail but so far, Phoenix's LR is only a thorn to everyone but the contractors!

A freight train in Littleton, Colorado, today derailed onto the local transit tracks, frightening early morning commuters, damaging equipment and likely causing more expansion headaches for the RTD.

Information on the coming destruction and construction in the heart of Portland to accommodate a new light rail mall.

Light Rail Transit (LRT) is a modern form of public transportation. LRT is a one, two, or three car train that runs on tracks in city streets or on a separate right-of-way.

First MetroLink loses a 426 million lawsuit last year and then goes through three different security companies....

A review of the North Bend Rail Trail.

Change was in the cold air Wednesday morning at The University of Colorado's Magness Arena. Stepping off the light rail and immediately joining a frenzy to get into a line which rounded the block was an exhilarating experience for a first time voter.

A reflection and review of personal opinions about the thoughts of expansion of the MetroLink light rail transportation in St. Louis MO

The RTD is comprised of local/limited busses, express busses, regional (and skyride) busses, and their local light rail system that run all 365 days a year.

Love of trains and railroads drives rail fans to study and collect all thing related to railroads. Rail fans enjoy receiving gifts related to their interest in trains.

many people thought that ridership on the light rail system in St. Louis would increase when Highway 40 closed, but the major reason given is to save money on gas....

A guide to traveling light and traveling cheap. What to bring on an oversea's vacaton or even a home trip.

What problems did Berlin's U-Bahn (subway) and S-Bahn (light rail) experience when East German authorities constructed the Berlin Wall?

Riding the bus is inexpensive, convenient, and even fun. While Milwaukee does not offer light rail or a subway, the city is served by the Milwaukee County Transit System, a comprehensive bus service with almost 60 regular routes.

The holiday season is quickly rolling upon us, and holiday light displays are quickly going up. So where can you go in Indianapolis, Indiana, to view the best holiday light displays?

Cooperation by freigh railroads with Denver's expanding rail transit system has been dampened by a tragic accident in California. Railroads don't want passenger lines, with hundreds of potential victims, exposing them to unnecessary liability.

Lucky Ocean Cafe is a place that has opened in the past month or so over on Ocean Avenue, not far from the City College of San Francisco main campus and steps from the K MUNI light rail line.

Advise in choosing between the Proto PMR Matrix Rail and the Smart Parts Ion

Straight out of Sci-Fi, the EM-powered Railgun is here!

There are railroads that go around New York state other than Amtrak rail.

These lit Christmas stocking yard decorations are super easy to make to decorate your front yard for Christmas this year!

What was once a gritty railroad serving timber and mining interests is now a treat for outdoor recreationists as northern Idaho tries to change its image. The scenic Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes traverses 72 miles of forests, valleys and hills.

Will wine lovers and tree huggers visiting San Francisco enjoy a trip to California's wine country and Muir Woods with Extranomical Tours? This traveler shares her review and determines whether the "Wine Country & Muir Woods Tour" is worth it.

A visit to the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area isn't complete without a visit to the largest indoor shopping mall in the United States...the Mall of America.

free museum program, golfing certificates, walking tours, bus tours, outlet shopping

Don't let high gas prices spoil your vacation. As an avid traveler and road tripper, I'm sharing my tips for watching expenses with rising gas prices. My philosophy: nothing's going to prevent me from taking my vacation, not even the price of gas.

Expressing your views to your elected political figures is a necessary privilege of democracy. Utilize this avenue -- you elected them --- they should hear YOU.

The fewer ozone-causing emissions you produce on hot, still, summer days, the better.

There are four great reasons to move to Arizona, and they are Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa and Tempe. If you wish to purchase a home in Arizona, a talented Phoenix, AZ real estate agent will make the experience of finding the perfect Phoenix homes for sale stress free.

Each year the San Diego Convention Center holds one of the largest events of its kind in the world, the San Diego Comicon. Billed as "Celebrating the Popular Arts," the event has grown from a modest comic book swap meet to a huge entertainment industry spectacle

We should have seen it coming when Rudolph Giuliani single-handedly decided that illegal aliens were not lawbreakers and quit upholding the law himself as Mayor of New York City.

Early Thursday, the 14th floor of a building under construction in the Denver Technical Center area collapsed, injuring at least 13 construction workers.

Greenhouse gases are those gases that contribute to the so-called "greenhouse effect." Normally greenhouse gases occur naturally in the environment.

Washington, DC has three airports, each with its own advantages. This article helps travellers decide which airport is best for them.

Uptown offers the up and coming professional or the die-hard urbanite various living options in this picturesque eclectic neighborhood. Here are a few of the best apartment communities you will find in Uptown - Dallas.

The collapse of an interchange near the Bay Bridge on Sunday highlights the vulnerability of the San Francisco transportation network

So you find yourself in Dallas/Ft. Worth Texas in the summer. What activities can you do?

A complete review of Asquew Grill in Downtown San Jose, California

For four days each summer, fans of all shapes and sizes descend upon San Diego like an invading army to attend Comic-Con.

The Oregon Children's Theatre puts on four high-quality plays per year for children and their families.

Los Angeles immigrants take to the streets for the second year in a row demanding free rights and asking why they shouldn't get what they want.

In a lot of cities across North America, it seems that the professional baseball stadiums have nothing around them.

Public fountain outside the Keller Auditorium in Portland, Oregon is a popular place to play and cool off in summer.

This article is a review of Phoenix, Arizona. The city's proximity to other places and its resources are attractive, but the metropolitan area itself is overcrowded.

Clark County, Nevada information including history of human occupancy, people, physical geography, resources, climate, agriculture, economy and transportation.

In the beginning of January I had the privilege of staying in one of the nicest cities around, Portland, Oregon. The city is touted as being one of the leaders in public transit, and it's not without reason.

Review of the Ocean Cafe Restaurant, a Chinese restaurant in San Francisco California

The Salmon Festival celebrates the return of the King Salmon to the American River. The funds collected from parking fees help protect and enhance the wildlife habitat, fishery and recreational resources of the American River Parkway.

Mr. Pizza Man looks like kind of a spartan operation, but they serve up a decent slice for the price and have a wide range of toppings.

Review of the Mayflower Restaurant, a Vietnamese/American diner in San Francisco California

Taqueria Jalapeno is a little Mexican restaurant on Ocean Avenue in lovely San Francisco, not far from the City College of San Francisco main campus.

The Minnesota History Center is a museum that chronicles and celebrates the achievements of people in Minnesota since its territorial days, through statehood, and up to our own day. All was not good and uplifting, however.

In order to truly get a feel for a metropolitan area you have to experience all that it has to offer.

Salt Lake City is a tourist town. If you will be visiting soon, and are attracted to the non-touristy, darker or weirder side of culture, this is the guide for you.

This article is about a proposed transit village at Port Sonoma in California. It was originally written for Neighborhood America, a nonprofit organization in Florida that specializes in local and land-use issues.

Review of the El Tesoro Taqueria & Grill, a Mexican restaurant in San Francisco California

Review of the Roxie Food Center, a sandwich shop in San Francisco California

Review of Ocean Taqueria, a Mexican restaurant in the Ingleside neighborhood of San Francisco, California

The sheer amount of free activities in Tacoma can be mind-boggling. You could spend over a week here and only need to pay for a room, gas and meals. Whether you are young or mature, single, or have a family, there is plenty to keep you busy and not break your wallet.

Today, anyone can travel without spending a fortune--read on to find out how!

Preview of annual gay pride event in Jersey City.

Some of the best things the Pacific Northwest has to offer.

This commentary on the I-35W bridge collapse explores the upside-down beauty in life's losses and suffering.

Like the mythical bird of its namesake, downtown Phoenix is rising from its own ashes and is undergoing a revival that is hitting full stride.

Read a review of Macayo's Depot Cantina in Tempe, Arizona.

Construction begun back on May 15, 2007, and despite all that is being done in an effort to bring the troops home, regretfully the construction is vastly underway. There is still more to be said about this historical place.

As a busy professional, I do a lot of traveling. The biggest issue for me is staying connected at all times. Since I make and receive a lot of phone calls, as well as more than 70% of my work is email related,

La Parilla Grill (The Grill Grill, for the non Spanish speakers out there) doesn't really make much attempt to hide the fact that it is not really an authentic taqueria.

There's nothing quite like breaking bread while discussing tax payer dollars early in the morning, but several local businesses took advantage of the opportunity to have breakfast with a few of Pennsylvania's top politicians on Sept. 7.

In San Jose on business with a day to spare? Visiting relatives and need to get away? Some ideas for day trips in and around San Jose, California.

Denver's RTD public transit authority held a celebration to raise awareness that there are many ways to save time, money and the environment by leaving the car at home.

Santa Clara is a great location for fun and excitement, but sometimes seniors get left behind. There are some great ways to meet others, have fun and find friendship and even romance in this Bay Area.

This article is a guide to the malaysian way of life. This article is especially useful for business travelling.

Apartment hunting could possibly be the worst experience human civilization ever inflicted upon itself. The rental market in Denver, Colorado is not as cut throat and widely overvalued as it may be in Manhattan or San Francisco, but its' no cake-walk.

Some plans may be the end of the line for the South Dallas Cafe, according to a recent article.

Where to eat on campus, fun stuff to do around the area, how to handle T/W elevators, & more.

Private organizations are leveraging significant resources to help homeless individuals and families in Denver. You can help by contributing time, materials or funds.

Colorado is a great place to visit. Whether you enjoy cultural events, professional sports or touring, Colorado offers a wide range of activities.

Baltimore is an amazing city. Spend your time visiting historic places, touring the shops at the Inner Harbor, or taking in the nightlife.

Bold advice on what to include and what to avoid when trying to complain about the Sacramento Regional Transit System drivers and operators.

Blind devotion to public service is seen in the Arden Arcade community of Sacramento in the form of applicant, Warren Cushman.

MMMM Crab cakes, a local brew, and a walk on the Inner harbor right on the bay, what could be better? Baltimore offers so much from night life to museums and shopping and once again the best food around!

A film has gotten quite a following by the local environmental activist community in Texas.

A city guide to the inside scoop on events, clubs, shopping, and more for gays and lesbians.

Purchasing a new car is an overwhelming process and your experience can vary greatly from city to city. This article provides an overview to some of the most established automobile dealerships in the Greater Cincinnati Area.

Here are five great places in and around Denver to catch all of your sports action.

The First Amendment does not guarantee citizens the right to express themselves whenever and wherever they please. It only guarantees that the government will not interfere with that expression.

It's one of the largest cities in Southeast Asia and it's a place that not many Americans are familiar with-it's the capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur.

Lexington Market is one of Baltimore's six operational food markets, vestiges of pre-supermarket shopping.

The name Shanghai means "on the sea." Up until the 7th century AD Shanghai, then known as Shen or Hu Tu after the local bamboo fishing traps, was a barely developed marshland. The city is now an international center of trade and finance.

A description of a few of my three year old son/train maniac's favorite activities and destinations in and around Denver.

Concerned by news stories of species loss, degradation of our natural world, & increasing rates of environmental-related diseases like cancers & certain birth defects, I compiled a list of easy changes we can make to improve our health and the environment

Betwixt what people will give you, what you can take, and what you already have, you can find plenty of free items to hang on your walls. These approaches may not result in refined decor, but they can be a fun, short-term solution to bare walls.