Wondering what the brushes on an escalator are for? We looked into it for you and the answer may surprise you.

Occasionally, I find myself in a two-story shopping establishment and I wonder if it’s just easier to try to scale the down escalator instead of walking a hundred or so feet to the up escalator. This ...

You may not be aware of this (we sure weren’t!) but it’s National Elevator and Escalator Safety Awareness Week. As such, the Department of Buildings is providing a helpful educational program for ...

We use it all the time but most people have never actually seen the inner workings of an escalator! I've animated the inside to give you a detailed look at the steps, step chain, gears, handrail, and ...