Tag: “Public Transport”

14 photos found.

  1. Mid Levels Escalator, Central, Hong Kong

    Much has been written about Hong Kong's escalator system, the longest covered stretch of moving walkway in the world, but it continues to fascinate and captivate me. Designed to relieve the steep streets of Victoria from executive-filled taxis making their way to and from exclusive mid-level apartments, the escalators instead created a whole new class of commuters – people making the trip up to the roads of SoHo – and in the process created a vibrant area of shops, bars and restaurants that remains an oasis of (mostly) relaxed calm within the mayhem of Hong Kong Island.

  2. Picasso, untitled

    Art tourists come to Chicago to visit the city's best-known museum, the renowned Art Institute. But the architecture tourists have their own gallery.

  3. the Detroit People Mover

    The Detroit People Mover is a small elevated rail line that circles downtown in just 13 stops, looping around the city's old buildings.

  4. moving to the opera

    The Detroit Opera House and Ford Field, seen beyond the looping tracks of the Detroit People Mover.

  5. Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

    This beautiful public garden sits in the Santa Ynez mountains above the Santa Barbara Mission. A tour of the grounds includes the dam and irrigation system that was built in the early 1800's to support the mission.

  6. Kiss and Tell

    A couple shares a moment with Jaume Plensa's Crown Fountain as the backdrop. Situated along the Michigan Ave.

  7. Berlin Wall

    The wall that once divided Berlin between East and West Germany is partially preserved as a giant outdoor art display. Only small sections remain today as the city of Berlin is undergoing a massive construction boom following reunification.

  8. Cafeteria; Beirut Rafik Hariri International Airport

    Cafeteria on the 1st floor--Arrivals--of Beirut Rafik Hariri International Airport. Beirut, Lebanon.

    This is prior to the security checkpoint, so feel free to snack anytime.

  9. Salt Lake City Public Library Plaza

    Interior view of the plaza from the ground level.

  10. Salt Lake City Public Library Facing East

    These seating areas along the east facing side of the library become quieter and more serene as one ascends to the top floors.