Blogosphere: The Empty Bus Myth, Idaho Stop In Aspen, Making Suburbs Work Like Cities, Debating Fed. Department Of Cities, Tokyo's Cap N Trade Program
February 8, 2013
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Blogosphere: Countering the "Empty Buses" Myth
Human Transit
The Pinellas County, Florida transit agency has done this video to help counter the impressions people get from seeing empty buses around the area...
Read On Blogosphere: Aspen to Vote on "Idaho Stop" Streetsblog.net
Almost exactly 30 years ago, the state of Idaho enacted a traffic rule that would come to be known nationally as the "Idaho Stop," allowing cyclists to treat stop signs…
The Pinellas County, Florida transit agency has done this video to help counter the impressions people get from seeing empty buses around the area...
Read On Blogosphere: Aspen to Vote on "Idaho Stop" Streetsblog.net
Almost exactly 30 years ago, the state of Idaho enacted a traffic rule that would come to be known nationally as the "Idaho Stop," allowing cyclists to treat stop signs…
Blogosphere: Houston Transpo Challenges, Indy Green Line, Transit & Congestion, Portland Lessons For Twin Cities, God Created Transit
February 7, 2013
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Blogosphere: Transpo Challenges Defy Simple Solutions
Houston Chronicle Highwayman Blog
Houston is a big, sprawling, diverse place; people often point to this as one of its charms. As a frequent eater (see photo) I enjoy having creole, Asian, Latin and a host of other flavors just a short drive away...
Read On Blogosphere: Electric Won't be Mainstream Green Car Website UK
Fear is the key factor which will prevent electric cars from…
Houston is a big, sprawling, diverse place; people often point to this as one of its charms. As a frequent eater (see photo) I enjoy having creole, Asian, Latin and a host of other flavors just a short drive away...
Read On Blogosphere: Electric Won't be Mainstream Green Car Website UK
Fear is the key factor which will prevent electric cars from…
News: Charlotte Streetcar Vs. LRT, London Crossrail II Route, SF Market St. Over, DC Affordable Housing Initiative, Poverty & School Reform
February 6, 2013
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International: Failing to Keep Track of Spending
Guardian UK
Central government must do more to keep track of the money it provides to local authorities for transport projects, the public accounts committee has warned...
Read On Charlotte: Foxx - Opponents Using Smoke and Mirrors Charlotte Observer
In his most pointed annual State of the City address, Mayor Anthony Foxx said streetcar critics - such as Gov. Pat McCrory - are…
Central government must do more to keep track of the money it provides to local authorities for transport projects, the public accounts committee has warned...
Read On Charlotte: Foxx - Opponents Using Smoke and Mirrors Charlotte Observer
In his most pointed annual State of the City address, Mayor Anthony Foxx said streetcar critics - such as Gov. Pat McCrory - are…
Blogosphere: 'Socialist' LRT, Twin Cities Accessibility Measures, Business Miss BRT Benefits, Fed Transpo Funding Role
January 28, 2013
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Commentary: About that 'Socialist' Light Rail Line
Columbian
Let's assume that Portland State University economist Tom Potiowsky was swinging for the fence when he took a swing at light-rail opponents at Thursday's Economic Forecast Breakfast, sponsored by The Columbian...
Read On Blogosphere: Twin Cities Accessibility Measure Out Transportationist
This report summarizes previous phases of the Access to Destinations project and applies the…
Let's assume that Portland State University economist Tom Potiowsky was swinging for the fence when he took a swing at light-rail opponents at Thursday's Economic Forecast Breakfast, sponsored by The Columbian...
Read On Blogosphere: Twin Cities Accessibility Measure Out Transportationist
This report summarizes previous phases of the Access to Destinations project and applies the…
Blogosphere: Walk Score For Canada, Bike Share & Transit, Future Of Driverless Cars, City Road Diets, Mapping Density, GOP & Cities
January 24, 2013
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Blogosphere: Walk Score Ranks Canada's Cities
Walk Score Blog
Vancouver, with a Walk Score of 78, topped Canada's most walkable cities in our first ranking of Most Walkable Canadian Cities and Neighbourhoods. We rated the walkability of more than 300 Canadian cities and 1,200 neighbourhoods...
Read On Blogosphere: Drivers Cover 51% of US Road Spending DC Streetsblog
There's a persistent misconception in American culture that transit is a big…
Vancouver, with a Walk Score of 78, topped Canada's most walkable cities in our first ranking of Most Walkable Canadian Cities and Neighbourhoods. We rated the walkability of more than 300 Canadian cities and 1,200 neighbourhoods...
Read On Blogosphere: Drivers Cover 51% of US Road Spending DC Streetsblog
There's a persistent misconception in American culture that transit is a big…
News: LaHood To Stay At DOT, Inaugural Bike Lane, NYC's Expensize School Buses, Detroit To Begin Streetcar Construction, Oregon HSR Study
January 23, 2013
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National: Boxer - Mayor V Good Transpo Sec Candidate
The Hill
Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) said Tuesday that Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa would make a "terrific" replacement for Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood...
Read On South Bend: Could City See A Streetcar? South Bend Tribune
Residents and visitors may soon be able to hop on an urban people mover such as a rapid transit bus, rubber-tire…
Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) said Tuesday that Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa would make a "terrific" replacement for Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood...
Read On South Bend: Could City See A Streetcar? South Bend Tribune
Residents and visitors may soon be able to hop on an urban people mover such as a rapid transit bus, rubber-tire…
Blogosphere: Congestion Pricing Cuts Traffic, BRT & Economic Development, Skyscrapers Over Trains, Repairing Freeway Scars, Hawaii TOD
January 23, 2013
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Blogosphere: Pricing Cuts Traffic 20% in 2 Weeks
EU Polis Network
The Göteborg congestion charge was launched on 1 January 2013. First reports after week 1 and week 2 of the scheme show that it is working as expected. The congestion charge is part of the West Swedish Agreement that aims to create an attractive, sustainable and growing region...
Read On Blogosphere: BRT Can Build Chicago's Economy…
The Göteborg congestion charge was launched on 1 January 2013. First reports after week 1 and week 2 of the scheme show that it is working as expected. The congestion charge is part of the West Swedish Agreement that aims to create an attractive, sustainable and growing region...
Read On Blogosphere: BRT Can Build Chicago's Economy…
Blogosphere: Revolutionizing Transit, FTA Funding Cuts, Mexico City's Commuter Paradise, Tucson Streetcar View, Terrifying Maintenance Backlog
January 22, 2013
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Blogosphere: How to Revolutionize City's Transit System
CNU Salons
How does a city go from a bus-only transit system to a multi-modal network in a decade? Despite early setbacks, metropolitan Orlando is well on its way to getting connected. In the next few years, public and private projects - mostly on existing rails - will shape the way Central Floridians get around...
Read On Blogosphere: A Triumph of Marketing Over…
How does a city go from a bus-only transit system to a multi-modal network in a decade? Despite early setbacks, metropolitan Orlando is well on its way to getting connected. In the next few years, public and private projects - mostly on existing rails - will shape the way Central Floridians get around...
Read On Blogosphere: A Triumph of Marketing Over…
News: Transit Access Satisfaction Factors, Vancouver Anti-LRT Law, Seattle Rent Forcast, Beijing To Focus On Ecology, Denver Brownfield Revitalization
January 18, 2013
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Twin Cities: 70% Residents Support Spending for SWLRT
Twin Cities Finance and Commerce
A new survey shows support is growing for the Southwest Light Rail Transit line and that most respondents think Minnesota should spend $118 million to help pay for its construction...
Read On DC: Smartphone Developers - Metro Limiting Bus Data Washington Post
Developers of transit apps for smartphones say Metro unnecessarily limits the data it provides, and when the transit agency does provide…
A new survey shows support is growing for the Southwest Light Rail Transit line and that most respondents think Minnesota should spend $118 million to help pay for its construction...
Read On DC: Smartphone Developers - Metro Limiting Bus Data Washington Post
Developers of transit apps for smartphones say Metro unnecessarily limits the data it provides, and when the transit agency does provide…
News: $1 Trillion US Infra Deficit, Ft. Worth Bike Sharing, Transit Performance Pitfalls, Europe's Dislike Of Cars, North Dakota's Bright Lights
January 17, 2013
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National: US Needs $1 Trillion in Infra Investment
Governing Magazine
At a time when governments across the country continue to struggle to fund transportation and infrastructure, a new study warns that the country's inadequate spending in that area will have damaging economic impacts for businesses and residents over the coming decades...
Read On Fort Worth: Bike Sharing Opens in April KERA News (via Transportation Nation)
Fort Worth is about to…
At a time when governments across the country continue to struggle to fund transportation and infrastructure, a new study warns that the country's inadequate spending in that area will have damaging economic impacts for businesses and residents over the coming decades...
Read On Fort Worth: Bike Sharing Opens in April KERA News (via Transportation Nation)
Fort Worth is about to…
