Transport: Unique Funding For Underground Extension, National Transit Lobby, Mesa Rail Extension Stalls, DART Parking Experiment Faltering
March 26, 2013
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Unique Funding Proposed for Northern Line Extension
Railway Technology
The proposed extension of the Northern Line of the London Underground is one of the major infrastructure projects heralded by the British Government in its recent budget. But will the unique funding scheme, under which a loan underwritten by government will be paid off by local businesses, succeed in the current turbulent economy?
News: DC Buys Oregon Streetcars, Transit Fueled DC Suburbs, Boise Streetcar Promotion, TOD Suburban Impact
August 23, 2012
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DC: City Buying Third Streetcar from Oregon Iron
Washington Business Journal
The District has tacked on a third streetcar to its contract with Oregon Iron Works Inc., despite reports out of the west coast that the company is behind schedule on jobs for other clients...
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The District has tacked on a third streetcar to its contract with Oregon Iron Works Inc., despite reports out of the west coast that the company is behind schedule on jobs for other clients...
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Mount Pleasant, Anacostia,…
News: CAHSR Funding, Research HSR & Cities, LA Area Airport Transit Hub, Phoenix LRT Extension, Twin Cities Housing Market
July 9, 2012
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TRANSPORT California: State Approves Funding for HSR Politico
The California state Senate passed a budget measure Friday afternoon that sealed the deal: High-speed rail is coming to the Golden State. The bill passed with only Democratic support in the upper chamber, 21-16, and authorizes the state to provide $2.7 billion in funds that the Department of Transportation will match..
Read On California: HSR a Big Win for State Los Angeles Times
The state Senate vote authorizing initial funding for California's…
TRANSPORT California: State Approves Funding for HSR Politico
The California state Senate passed a budget measure Friday afternoon that sealed the deal: High-speed rail is coming to the Golden State. The bill passed with only Democratic support in the upper chamber, 21-16, and authorizes the state to provide $2.7 billion in funds that the Department of Transportation will match..
Read On California: HSR a Big Win for State Los Angeles Times
The state Senate vote authorizing initial funding for California's…
News: US Highway Aid Disparity, Transit Social Benefits, Mesa LRT Extension, Megacities For Poor, Graduate Clustering
May 31, 2012
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Research: Donor vs Donee States in US Highway Aid
Springer Transportation
In 2009, the US government spent more than $42 billion on the federal-aid highway program. Most of this money was raised from motor vehicle taxes, whose proceeds are deposited in the highway trust fund...
Read On Research: Long Term Social Benefits of Transit TRB TRIS
Standard cost benefit analysis (CBA) is often criticised for not taking land use effects induced by transport investments and wider economic benefits into account...
In 2009, the US government spent more than $42 billion on the federal-aid highway program. Most of this money was raised from motor vehicle taxes, whose proceeds are deposited in the highway trust fund...
Read On Research: Long Term Social Benefits of Transit TRB TRIS
Standard cost benefit analysis (CBA) is often criticised for not taking land use effects induced by transport investments and wider economic benefits into account...
News: Chicago Bus Lanes, Vancouver BRT, CAHSR Numbers, Caltrain Electrification, Gainesville Transit Taxes, London Smart City Test
May 4, 2012
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Chicago: Bus Only Lanes Are Coming Soon
Chicago Sun Times
Bus rapid transit is coming to Chicago. Within two years, CTA bus riders will get their own lane to get through the throngs of traffic near Union Station and the Ogilvie Transportation Center...
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A citizens committee Wednesday signaled it's on board for bus rapid transit…
Bus rapid transit is coming to Chicago. Within two years, CTA bus riders will get their own lane to get through the throngs of traffic near Union Station and the Ogilvie Transportation Center...
Read On Vancouver WA: BRT Plan Gets the Green Light Columbian
A citizens committee Wednesday signaled it's on board for bus rapid transit…
News: Gas Tax Inadequate, Rail Innovative Investments, Twin Cities Transitways, Sustainability & TOD, SF Housing Cost, Bus TOD, Urban Mesa
February 24, 2012
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National: Gas Tax Unable to Pay for Transpo Needs
USA Today
Transportation funding. Wait! Don't turn away. This is important - if you drive or ride in an automobile, if you commute by bus, rail or bicycle, or if your loved ones do. ..
Read On National: Innovative Investment Strategies Rail Magazine
In our second edition of Digital RAIL, we consider new and innovative strategies to support passenger rail systems and…
Transportation funding. Wait! Don't turn away. This is important - if you drive or ride in an automobile, if you commute by bus, rail or bicycle, or if your loved ones do. ..
Read On National: Innovative Investment Strategies Rail Magazine
In our second edition of Digital RAIL, we consider new and innovative strategies to support passenger rail systems and…
News: LaHood Defends HSR, California Poll Knocks HSR, DC Streetcar, San Antonio Streetcar Funding, Mesa LRT
December 7, 2011
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National: LaHood Defends Investment in CA HSR
San Francisco Chronicle
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood strongly defended the federal government's nearly $4 billion investment in high-speed rail in California, even as growing expenses and a longer timeline for completion have raised doubts in Congress...
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Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood strongly defended the federal government's nearly $4 billion investment in high-speed rail in California, even as growing expenses and a longer timeline for completion have raised doubts in Congress...
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Arizona: 3 Valley Mayors Talk LRT Future
June 5, 2011|Arizona Republic
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We believe that among a mayor's most important responsibilities is to create a vision for a city's future. As the mayors of Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa, we want to show you where we see our cities going in the next 15 to 20 years... Read On
Arizona: Mayor Decries 'Parochial' Transit Planning
April 15, 2011|Arizona Republic
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Mesa Mayor Scott Smith told a room full of Arizona transit experts Monday that the state needs to get over its border problem. No, not that border... Read On
Quote of the Day
December 1, 2010|Arizona Republic
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"I describe this effective system as the "total transit network." It is many modes working in concert to support regional growth and provide mobility choices."
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