The American Jobs Plan Infrastructure Plan: Read It For Yourself
President Biden announced his expected infrastructure plan, dubbed The American Jobs Plan, and the White House has released a fact sheet of what they want in the coming legislation.
Category: Transportation
Vehicle Miles-Traveled (VMT) Tax
With a massive infrastructure bill looming talk of replacing the gas tax with a Vehicle Miles-traveled, or VMT Tax, is coming into vogue.
Why Doesn’t the US Get to Have High Speed Rail?
If American cities could buy high speed rail systems at European costs, they very well might. But they can’t, so they don’t.
The Time That Booper And I Exfiltrated Mike Pence From Cuba
The following story is meant to be humorous. Any resemblance to the Vice President or a beloved talking conveyance is purely coincidental.
Harsh Your Mellow Monday: Distant Sounds of Inevitability Edition
Crisis reveals character, the old saying goes. Our institutions and leaders are having that exact experience right now.
The Eagle Has Encountered Customs
The following story is meant to be humorous. The crew of Apollo 11 did not, as far as we know, have a Duty Free catalog in the Command Module.
A Boxkicker’s Christmas Carol
“Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!” Especially the boxkickers bringing the presents, overworked and underappreciated modern
Santas they are.
An Afternoon on Denver’s Fastracks
Rail transit finally arrives in my Denver suburb; some first impressions.
Don’t Fear the Robots
Impressive as the tech is, it is important to remember that the Boston Dynamics videos are trailers for a movie that isn’t yet made.
Local Elderly Man Gives Up Driver’s License
For people who have been independent for many decades of life, the decision of when they are no longer able to drive can be very difficult. It is not just the practical side of being able to come and go, but also the mental hurdle of losing a piece of freedom and ability to control your own life.
Linky Friday: Planes, Trains, & Automobiles
Linky Friday is Ordinary Times’ tradition of brining you links and music from across the web and around the world. This week: Planes, Trains, & Automobiles.
Troubled SeaTac Airport Employee Steals, Crashes Aircraft
This SeaTac incident could have been a whole lot worse, and there are a bunch of questions beyond the headlines that need to be answered. Rapidly.
Risk Management and the Road
The rule of the road is less risky is better than more risky, but there is no unrisky.
