News: Oklahoma Streetcar Plans, Atlanta Transit Plans, PPPs In India Tested, Does TOD Make A Difference
January 4, 2013
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Oklahoma City: Streetcar Plans Scrutinized
News Oklahoma
The groundwork for a streetcar proposed for downtown Oklahoma City has come under scrutiny from several members of the city council...
Read On Atlanta: Transit Plans Slowed, Not Stopped Atlanta Journal Constitution
Despite this summer's failure of the regional T-SPLOST referendum, there's still one place where big new mass transit plans are cooking: the city of Atlanta...
The groundwork for a streetcar proposed for downtown Oklahoma City has come under scrutiny from several members of the city council...
Read On Atlanta: Transit Plans Slowed, Not Stopped Atlanta Journal Constitution
Despite this summer's failure of the regional T-SPLOST referendum, there's still one place where big new mass transit plans are cooking: the city of Atlanta...
Blogosphere: Funding Portland-Vancouver Bridge, Gondolas For Austin, US Mid-20th Century Infrastructure, Empty Bus Fallacy
November 19, 2012
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Editorial: CRC Games Cloud Federal Funding
Oregonian
The recent defeat of a transportation sales tax in Clark County was characterized by some officials as proof folks in Vancouver oppose light rail. But the characterization was an ill-informed screed by 10 southwest Washington Republicans protesting the design and financing of a new bridge linking Portland and Vancouver and the light-rail line built into it...
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The recent defeat of a transportation sales tax in Clark County was characterized by some officials as proof folks in Vancouver oppose light rail. But the characterization was an ill-informed screed by 10 southwest Washington Republicans protesting the design and financing of a new bridge linking Portland and Vancouver and the light-rail line built into it...
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News: Encouraging Bike Riding, Civil Engineering The Future, Texas Rail Plan On Track, Delays If Honolulu Switches To BRT, Nashville BRT Road Widening
October 1, 2012
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National: To Encourage Cycling, Cities Forget Helmets
New York Times
ONE spectacular Sunday in Paris last month, I decided to skip museums and shopping to partake of something even more captivating for an environment reporter: Vélib, arguably the most successful bike-sharing program in the world...
Read On Houston: Civil Engineers Focus on Building Future Houston Chronicle
The job outlook is promising…
ONE spectacular Sunday in Paris last month, I decided to skip museums and shopping to partake of something even more captivating for an environment reporter: Vélib, arguably the most successful bike-sharing program in the world...
Read On Houston: Civil Engineers Focus on Building Future Houston Chronicle
The job outlook is promising…
Blogosphere: Autos Vs. Bikes & Peds, Chinese Urban Rail Investments, Affordable Housing Map, Defining A Global City
August 20, 2012
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Blogosphere: Safety in Walking, Biking, Transit
Metropolis Magazine
In June, 24-year-old Emma Blumstein was bicycling along Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn, in the bike lane, when a flatbed truck turned in front of her. She went under the wheels, and was killed...
Read On Blogosphere: Civil Rights Suit Over Zoo Interchange DC Streetsblog
In the…
In June, 24-year-old Emma Blumstein was bicycling along Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn, in the bike lane, when a flatbed truck turned in front of her. She went under the wheels, and was killed...
Read On Blogosphere: Civil Rights Suit Over Zoo Interchange DC Streetsblog
In the…
News: Big City Train Station Boom, W. Palm Beach TOD, Indy Complete Streets, Bicycle Uprising, Planning For Climate Change
August 15, 2012
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National: The US Is In A Big City Train Station Boom
Denver Urbanism
If you're reading Denverurbanism.com, you probably already know that Denver Union Station is in the midst of an impressive major reconstruction. But did you know that many other American cities are also making big investments in their rail depots? The list, and the renderings, are pretty darn cool....
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If you're reading Denverurbanism.com, you probably already know that Denver Union Station is in the midst of an impressive major reconstruction. But did you know that many other American cities are also making big investments in their rail depots? The list, and the renderings, are pretty darn cool....
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News: Houston Gets LRT Funds, Georgia Explores HSR, Brazil Bus-Rail Tug-Of-War, Counting Portland Bikes, DC Bike Trip Planner
August 10, 2012
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Houston: Metro Gets $188 Million For Light Rail
Houston Chronicle
The expansion of Houston Metro got another boost from the federal government with the allocation of $188 million in additional construction funding for the North and Southeast light rail lines....
Read On Atlanta: Georgia Exploring Atlanta, Columbus HSR Atlanta Business…
The expansion of Houston Metro got another boost from the federal government with the allocation of $188 million in additional construction funding for the North and Southeast light rail lines....
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News: Interview With LA Mayor, Pike Streetcar, Roadbuilder Politics, Atlanta Sales Tax Push, Denver Commuter Plans
July 25, 2012
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Los Angeles: Interview with Villaraigosa
LA Streetsblog
The Mayor began our interview talking about a college student's commute from Downtown Los Angeles to California State University Northridge. The student leaves home early in the morning on a bike...
Read On Virginia: Arlington Board Endorses Pike Streetcar Washington Post
The Arlington County Board…
The Mayor began our interview talking about a college student's commute from Downtown Los Angeles to California State University Northridge. The student leaves home early in the morning on a bike...
Read On Virginia: Arlington Board Endorses Pike Streetcar Washington Post
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Blogosphere: War On Urban Gardens, Student Loan Urban Enticements, Vietnam Sprawl, Effects Of Coddling NIMBYs
July 20, 2012
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Blogosphere: Missed Opportunities on Northern Branch
Cap'n Transit
I had to admit that New Jersey Transit isn't planning to pave paradise for the parking lots on the Erie Railroad Northern Branch. They want to take over some existing parking lots, build on top of some others...
Read On URBANISM/HOUSING/CITIES Blogosphere: City Officials Wage War on Gardens Grist
Across the country and even in Canada, cities' thinking about front lawns is more…
I had to admit that New Jersey Transit isn't planning to pave paradise for the parking lots on the Erie Railroad Northern Branch. They want to take over some existing parking lots, build on top of some others...
Read On URBANISM/HOUSING/CITIES Blogosphere: City Officials Wage War on Gardens Grist
Across the country and even in Canada, cities' thinking about front lawns is more…
News: Colorado HSR Plans, CAHSR Moving Forward, Atlanta Transport Vote, Shrinking Cities, Shrinking Suburbs
July 17, 2012
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National: Obama Touts Transpo Bill as Cooperation
The Hill
President Obama said Monday that lawmakers' recent approval of a $105 billion transportation spending bill was a sign of possible cooperation in the future between him and Republicans in Congress...
Read On Denver: Public Gets to Comment on Front Range HSR Denver Post
A high speed rail system that would connect Pueblo to Fort…
President Obama said Monday that lawmakers' recent approval of a $105 billion transportation spending bill was a sign of possible cooperation in the future between him and Republicans in Congress...
Read On Denver: Public Gets to Comment on Front Range HSR Denver Post
A high speed rail system that would connect Pueblo to Fort…
Blogosphere: Infrastructure Banking, Transit Safety Regulation, Dubious HSR Studies, Batman Urbanism
July 17, 2012
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Blogosphere: What Would an Infra Bank Really Do?
The New Republic
Last week, the Congressional Budget Office released an important analysis on the potential efficacy, need, and impact of a national infrastructure bank (NIB.) While the idea remains stuck in political and policy limbo, the report is still highly relevant...
Read On Commentary: KC's Leaders Know LRT Action Overdue Kansas City Star
"We'll build it, and the heck with those of you…
Last week, the Congressional Budget Office released an important analysis on the potential efficacy, need, and impact of a national infrastructure bank (NIB.) While the idea remains stuck in political and policy limbo, the report is still highly relevant...
Read On Commentary: KC's Leaders Know LRT Action Overdue Kansas City Star
"We'll build it, and the heck with those of you…
