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Best Performing Lexus Ever! Getting your first luxury car - what should I buy?

It took a beating…

There are some folks that just want their cars to work hard and last forever. If this is you, find out how to let go.

The perfect environmentally friendly commuter car

If you ever wanted to help the environment out, but thought that a "suburban spoke" really can't do much... read on and find out more!

L Train will let you know when the next train is coming... in a month!

Buried in this article about the Straphanger's report for best/worse of the year is the following: "As for communication on the platform, starting with the L train next month, electronic message boards will tell riders when the next train will arrive. Numbered subway lines will get the same technology next year. " Can't wait!

New York City's Subway is getting RFID passes

No longer will you have to take your metrocard out of your wallet to get onto the subway. The city (along with Citi) is piloting an RFID speedpass program, that will allow people to just waive their wallet to get into the subway. The pilot of 600,000 "select" customers begins in a few months.

Update: No Pants 2k6 Busted!

Things did not go smoothly for this weekend's pantsless subway ride. The Daily News has the scoop with photos.

L Train Riders: The MTA is Testing Computerized Subways

Heads up all you BillBurgers/East Villagers, the MTA has started testing the computer based train control system on the L train between midnight and 5am nightly. There is still a conductor on board in case something goes wrong, but the computer should be driving you around. Anyone notice any hiccups? Maybe we'll get those "next train coming in 3 minutes" boards up soon too!

Congestion charging worked in London. Can it work here?

Some interesting facts in this article about Congestion charging. For instance, did you know The Brooklyn Bridge could carry 426,000 people a day in 1907, but only 178,000 in 1988? With the mounting congestion of traffic in the city, can a congestion charge similar to London's work? Should we do it?

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