Talking Transportation: Two Railroad Giants at War – And Riders Pay the Price
Amid rising rail fares and suffering service, Jim Cameron says state leaders bear responsibility for not adequately funding Connecticut's transportation system.
Jim Cameron's Latest Articles
Talking Transportation: Confessions of a Kid Who Played With (Real) Trains
Jim Cameron recounts the ingenuity of the railroad air brake system through a don't-try-this-at-home childhood adventure involving a parked freight train.
Talking Transportation: We Built Transportation’s Future, Then Got Stuck in Traffic
Jim Cameron looks at Connecticut's history of pioneering submarines, aircraft engines and the nation's first statewide speed limit (because "we do enjoy a good rule").
Talking Transportation: The Speed Camera Revolt
The challenge isn't proving that speeding is dangerous, according to columnist Jim Cameron. It's convincing drivers that speed cameras are truly about safety.
Talking Transportation: Could Metro-North Be Next for a Strike?
The LIRR strike should be considered a warning for Connecticut commuters in a system where one rail shutdown could trigger regional traffic chaos.
Talking Transportation: No Lines for Gas … Yet
Jim Cameron paints a bleak picture of summer travel as war-driven fuel costs and supply chain disruptions ripple through the global economy.
Talking Transportation: The Cheapest Gallon of Gas Is the One You Don’t Burn
Jim Cameron shares tried-and-true gas-saving tips that drivers might be interested in revisiting now that average gas prices have exceeded $4 per gallon.
Talking Transportation: Cathedrals for Trains, But No Trains
Our columnist wonders about spending $402 million on the New Haven train station when the state "can’t find a paltry $3 million to restore some train service on Shore Line East."
Talking Transportation: A Century of Flying
On American Airlines’ 100th birthday, Jim Cameron traces its evolution from airmail routes and sleeper berths to jets, loyalty programs and modern pricing.
Talking Transportation: Will Higher Gas Prices Help Mass Transit?
Columnist Jim Cameron says commuters must weigh transit against convenience, flexibility and limited alternatives.