Transportation

The remains of an abandoned funicular railway that once ferried skiers and hikers to great heights in the Pyrenees.

An Akita-themed facility modeled after the old Shibuya Station, erected in honor of Hachiko, a famously loyal dog.

A Swansea industrial estate hides a sanctuary to that most humble mode of public transport: the bus.

These long, lean figures pay tribute to the daring feats of the historical raftsmen of Catalonia.

The site of abandoned cable car system provides expansive views of Tutuila and nearby capital Pago Pago.

One of the few remnants of an extensive tram network that once made Buenos Aires the “City of Trams.”

One man spent decades making these working scale models of antique cars.

The centuries-old cobblestones of a feudal highway remain in the woods of Hakone.

This relic is one of the last survivors of the earliest eras of the American railroad.

A former railroad trestle over Interstate 90 has been refurbished for non-motorized traffic on the Palouse to Cascades trail.

A humorous work of art making fun of the station's very long construction time.

An unassuming pub with a huge collection of rare Indian motorcycles.

A bike traffic circle showcasing the works of local graffiti artists.

A collection of historical engines and rolling stock from throughout Riga's rich railway history.

Floating on the Sheffield and Tinsley Canal is a contorted canal boat that honors the waterway’s heritage.

The worst road in Colorado is the main gateway to some of its highest peaks.

London’s first road overpass is so old that it was originally built for horse-drawn carriages.

Japan's first train station is also the site of Godzilla's first destructive visit to the nation.