Switzerland is known for, among other things, its trains. They're frequent, punctual, and reliable and because they're good, the Swiss...

Toronto Edition Public transportation planning is rooted in dreaming big. Most of the people I've worked with got into this profession...

I love Basel for many reasons, high among them its top-notch public transport system. The city has an excellent network of trains, trams, and buses that runs in Switzerland, France, and Germany, which puts almost any city of similar size to shame - Basel only has around 500,000 regional residents. As a kid, this well-oiled network enthralled me, so much so that I made a career out of urban and transport planning. I continue to draw inspiration from my hometown, and over the p