#transportation-trends tag

Here's how Boston fared in this year's traffic report

In something of a Pyrrhic victory for Boston drivers, the city improved its standing in a 2025 ranking of the most congested urban areas - even as the average Bostonian spent a whopping 83 hours languishing in traffic. Compared to last year, INRIX found that Boston drivers lost an additional four hours to traffic jams in 2025, costing about $1,529 per driver. Those 83 hours would be more than enough to log two full-time workweeks, or to watch the entire extended-cut "Lord of the Rings" trilogy seven times over - with minutes to spare.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

4 months ago

Hitting the road for Thanksgiving? Here's the best time to go

A record 82 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles over Thanksgiving, with most traveling by car and air travel also rising.

Alternative transportation

fromEarth911

7 months ago

Electric Scooters: Dirty or Green Transportation?

Electric scooters may not be as environmentally friendly as often claimed.

fromwww.amny.com

8 months ago

New study: Lower Manhattan sees fewer large trucks, faster travel times under congestion pricing

Research from Altitude by Geotab indicates that after congestion pricing in Manhattan, 44% of roadways in the congestion relief zone experienced faster travel times for commercial vehicles.

New York City

fromTime Out New York

8 months ago

New Yorkers walk and bike more than almost anyone, says study

Manhattan leads the U.S. in walking and biking, with 59% of trips made without a car, while Staten Island still heavily relies on driving.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

10 months ago

Memorial Day Weekend travel could break records. Here's how to prepare for your trip

This Memorial Day is set to see a record 45.1 million travelers in the U.S., predominantly via car despite crowded conditions.