Weakened fuel-economy standards for gasoline-powered cars could stunt the value of EVs and slow development of the charging network.
Jim Cameron | Columnist
Jim Cameron is founder of the Commuter Action Group and advocates for Connecticut rail riders. The views he expresses in his "Talking Transportation" column are his alone and not those of the Connecticut Mirror. Contact Jim at TalkingTransportationCT@gmail.com.
A better holiday via Amtrak
Why chose the train instead of driving? Because the investment in its infrastructure is finally paying off with better service.
Is it possible to be carless in Connecticut?
Can you get by in Connecticut without a car? It might depend on where you live.
Truth in flying and the windowless window seat
Sure, the government shutdown wasn’t the airlines’ fault. But are they always honest when flyers face delays?
A Metro-North conductor’s memoir
At the end of a 36-year career, conductor Michael Shaw tells his “Rail Life” story.
Blinded by the (head) light
You’re driving on a narrow road in the dark, when the headlights of oncoming traffic suddenly blind you…. #%&!!
The dangers of the fall
Autumn leaves look pretty as they change colors, but when they are spent and fall to the ground, they present real problems for travelers.
Bring your wheels on board, but know the rules
You can bring your own bike, e-bike or scooter on the bus or train, but you should learn the rules first.
Shapiro’s Folly — a bridge over Long Island Sound
Connecticut has been buzzing over a local housing developer’s fantastical pipe-dream of a bridge to Long Island.
Does this qualify as leading by example, governor?
What would happen to you if you borrowed your company’s car and, thanks to built-in tracking technology, were caught driving 113 miles per hour?
NextGen Acela, the future is now
I finally had a chance to ride the new NextGen Acela and I have to admit, I was wrong: this really is Amtrak’s train of the future.
Travel now, talk and text later
Once, when stuck in crawling traffic on I-95, I actually saw a guy reading a book. I’ve seen others shave or put on makeup. Give me a break!
A new worry for motorists — e-scooters and skateboards
The proliferation of e-bikes and e-scooters is giving motorists another thing to look out for; and for their owners, new safety rules to observe.
Back to the grind… in the air, at sea, and on the road
While you’ve been enjoying the summer (me, too!) we need to get updated on what’s been happening on our roads, rails and waters.
Walking the Appalachian Trail
How one hiker found healing and restoration on one of the country’s most iconic trails.

