Transport: Bike Infrastructure Debate, Oakland Streetcar Study, Spanish HSR Lessons, Milwaukee Streetcar Plan Threatened
May 9, 2013
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Bike Infrastructure Debate Settled
Streetsblog Net
For decades, cyclists bickered amongst themselves about the efficacy and safety of bike infrastructure. With the proliferation of protected bike lanes in recent years, however, everyone can see that predictions about bike lanes making streets more dangerous for cycling simply didn't come to pass.
Urbanism & Design: Selling Federal Property, Sydney Transit-Friendly Plaza, Grants Fund Twin Cities TOD, Vizualizing Flying Cities
April 12, 2013
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GSA Has Property to Sell, But Its Not Easy
New York Times, via: @bruce_katz
As government agencies are forced to do more with less, the General Services Administration has stepped up its efforts to dispose…
News: New FTA Rules, Quantifiying Transit Performance, Atlanta Transit Funding, Palo Alto Downtown Plans, NY Mega Project
January 10, 2013
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Federal Register: Final Rule on Capital Investments
The Hill
This final rule sets a new regulatory framework for FTA's evaluation and rating of major transit capital investments seeking funding under the discretionary "New Starts" and "Small Starts" programs...
Read On National: LaHood's Name Not On List of Returnees The Hill
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is not among the group of Cabinet officials the White House on Wednesday said would be…
This final rule sets a new regulatory framework for FTA's evaluation and rating of major transit capital investments seeking funding under the discretionary "New Starts" and "Small Starts" programs...
Read On National: LaHood's Name Not On List of Returnees The Hill
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is not among the group of Cabinet officials the White House on Wednesday said would be…
Blogosphere: Sydney's Light Rail Future, Governance & Poverty, Discussing Density, Developers Vs. Environmentalists, Minority Demographics
December 17, 2012
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Blogosphere: Sydney's Light Rail Future
Price Tags
TRAMS will become a major part of Sydney's commute again, the O'Farrell government will announce in its long-awaited final transport plan for the state...
Read On URBANISM | HOUSING | CITIES | ENVIRONMENT Blogosphere: Governance the Key to Addressing Poverty Polis
One of the principal challenges of global urbanization is the improvement of living conditions in slums, or communities with insufficient…
TRAMS will become a major part of Sydney's commute again, the O'Farrell government will announce in its long-awaited final transport plan for the state...
Read On URBANISM | HOUSING | CITIES | ENVIRONMENT Blogosphere: Governance the Key to Addressing Poverty Polis
One of the principal challenges of global urbanization is the improvement of living conditions in slums, or communities with insufficient…
News: Detroit Transit Vision, Texrail Project Map, Funding Colorado Fastracks, HOT Lanes Spreading, Charlotte Streetcar Caution
December 5, 2012
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Twin Cities: Feds Given More Time to Assess SW LRT
Minneapolis Star Tribune
A relatively obscure federal agency has been awarded extra time to weigh in on the proposed Southwest Corridor light-rail line...
Read On Los Angeles: Transit Tax Measure Loses, Streetcar Wins KCET
Bittersweet news has hit Los Angeles transit advocates over the past two days. First, Measure J, the L.A. County November 6 ballot initiative to extend a sales tax dedicated to transportation projects by 30 years, lost by nearly…
A relatively obscure federal agency has been awarded extra time to weigh in on the proposed Southwest Corridor light-rail line...
Read On Los Angeles: Transit Tax Measure Loses, Streetcar Wins KCET
Bittersweet news has hit Los Angeles transit advocates over the past two days. First, Measure J, the L.A. County November 6 ballot initiative to extend a sales tax dedicated to transportation projects by 30 years, lost by nearly…
News: Charlotte Transit Future, Ann Arbor Transit Plans, France-Italy HSR Effort, LA Streetcar Vote, Road Pricing Research, Business Tax Deal Price
December 3, 2012
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Charlotte: A New Path for Charlotte Transit
Charlotte Business Journals (Paywall)
It's becoming clear the $119 million extension of the fledgling streetcar line may not survive the city's budgeting process. It's becoming equally clear that it might not matter...
Read On Ann Arbor: Rapid Transit Plans for Ann Arbor Ann Arbor . com
What will the future of transit look like…
It's becoming clear the $119 million extension of the fledgling streetcar line may not survive the city's budgeting process. It's becoming equally clear that it might not matter...
Read On Ann Arbor: Rapid Transit Plans for Ann Arbor Ann Arbor . com
What will the future of transit look like…
Blogosphere: Pretend Bike Plans, Twitter Transit Fix, Train Travel Increase, Buenos Aires BRT & Real Estate
November 26, 2012
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Blogosphere: Sharrows are NOT a Bike Plan
Systemic Failure
Once upon a time, sharrows might have seemed like a good idea for special situations. But now they are a way for communities to do "pretend" bike plans. Just stripe a bunch of sharrows on streets and voila! we have a bike network - without having to make messy political compromises on parking and lane removal...
Read On Blogosphere: Could Twitter Help Planners Fix Transport Guardian UK
Once upon a time, sharrows might have seemed like a good idea for special situations. But now they are a way for communities to do "pretend" bike plans. Just stripe a bunch of sharrows on streets and voila! we have a bike network - without having to make messy political compromises on parking and lane removal...
Read On Blogosphere: Could Twitter Help Planners Fix Transport Guardian UK
Blogosphere: Freeways Vs. Transit, Dumb Ways To Die, Transit Tunnel Plugs, The Walking City, Better Housing Model
November 21, 2012
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Blogosphere: Hypocritical Stance on Freeways v Transit
Urban Indy
On Monday, November 19th, the first 67 miles of I-69, stretching north from Evansville, opened to the public. The IBJ had a great story covering the facts, hyperbole, and struggles that lie ahead for the 142 mile stretch of freeway that would eventually connect Evansville and Indianapolis...
Read On Blogosphere: Next for Santa Monica Bike Movement LA Streetsblog
In the first post of this…
On Monday, November 19th, the first 67 miles of I-69, stretching north from Evansville, opened to the public. The IBJ had a great story covering the facts, hyperbole, and struggles that lie ahead for the 142 mile stretch of freeway that would eventually connect Evansville and Indianapolis...
Read On Blogosphere: Next for Santa Monica Bike Movement LA Streetsblog
In the first post of this…
News: San Antonio Streetcar Plan, Trains Parked In Flood Zone, Judge Backs CAHSR, Bay Area Transit Needs, 66% Yes Not Enough
November 19, 2012
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San Antonio: Streetcar Plan Approved by TTC
San Antonio Express News
The Texas Transportation Commission approved taking $92 million in state dollars set aside for U.S. 281 and Loop 1604 and putting it toward VIA Metropolitan Transit's downtown streetcar system...
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New Jersey: Trains Put in Flood Zone Despite Warnings Reuters
New Jersey Transit's struggle to…
The Texas Transportation Commission approved taking $92 million in state dollars set aside for U.S. 281 and Loop 1604 and putting it toward VIA Metropolitan Transit's downtown streetcar system...
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New Jersey: Trains Put in Flood Zone Despite Warnings Reuters
New Jersey Transit's struggle to…
News: Toronto LRT Expansion, Honolulu Rail Woes, Atlanta Streetcar Work, Light Rail Impact On Sprawl, Studio Apt Boom
November 2, 2012
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Toronto: Mayor Ford Can't Stop the LRT Expansion
Toronto Sun
Against Mayor Rob Ford's wishes, city council overwhelmingly approved the master agreement to build four light rail lines in Toronto...
Read On Orange County: Half Cent for Transit on Ballot Orange County News
Orange County has many benefits that draw people to the area: It's a great place to live, near both the Triangle and the Triad, and boasts great schools and universities. This has led to an influx of new…
Against Mayor Rob Ford's wishes, city council overwhelmingly approved the master agreement to build four light rail lines in Toronto...
Read On Orange County: Half Cent for Transit on Ballot Orange County News
Orange County has many benefits that draw people to the area: It's a great place to live, near both the Triangle and the Triad, and boasts great schools and universities. This has led to an influx of new…
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