Transport: New Secretary of Transportation, Oil Taxes in Denmark, Bikes Saving Lives in Africa
April 30, 2013
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TIF for Transit Bill Advances in Minnesota
Twin Cities Finance and Commerce
Minneapolis-backed legislation that would let the city use tax increment financing to pay for a downtown streetcar line is advancing, but a more expansive proposal that would allow other cities to divert property taxes for transit will have to wait.
Read On Bicycles Saving Lives in Africa The City Fix In the African nation of Uganda, where…
Read On Bicycles Saving Lives in Africa The City Fix In the African nation of Uganda, where…
Environment & Ecology: Rural Water & Texas Cities, Copenhagen's Carbon Neutral Plan, California Solar Jobs, National Ecology Study
April 22, 2013
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Don't Pump Rural Texas Dry for Cities
San Antonio Express News
In Uvalde, we have experienced the drought as much as anybody; as mayor of that community and owner of a family farming operation, I have learned more about water politics and the cost of water than I bargained for.
Urbanism & Design: India's IT Hub Trouble, Greek Crisis Urbanism, Portland Bans Downtown Parklets, Walking In Toronto
April 18, 2013
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Bengaluru Rues Rapid Growth as India's IT Hub
Guardian UK
Technology boom has brought higher incomes but slums proliferate and services are squeezed in crowded 'garden city'
Transport: Google Transit Vs. Real Maps, Chicago Elevated Bike Lanes, Indianapolis Outer Highway Loop, Traffic Jams Cause Mental Illness
April 9, 2013
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Docklands Light Rail Breaks Ridership Record
Rail.co
The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) has carried one-hundred-million passengers in the past year, breaking all previous records for passenger numbers on the system.
Blogosphere: India's BRT Example, Transpo Revenue Options, Trickle-Down Urbanism, Foreclosure Nightmare, Urban Camouflage
February 4, 2013
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Blogosphere: How Ahmedabad Got Public Transit Right
This Big City
For anyone stuck in one of India's interminable traffic jams, a bus rapid transit (BRT) system sounds like the answer to a prayer...
Read On Blogosphere: Would No Gas Tax Increase Investment Urban Cincy
With user fees only covering approximately 51% of the costs to build and maintain roads, some are suggesting it's time to change the way we fund our transportation infrastructure...
For anyone stuck in one of India's interminable traffic jams, a bus rapid transit (BRT) system sounds like the answer to a prayer...
Read On Blogosphere: Would No Gas Tax Increase Investment Urban Cincy
With user fees only covering approximately 51% of the costs to build and maintain roads, some are suggesting it's time to change the way we fund our transportation infrastructure...
Blogosphere: Calls For Gas Tax Hike, City Low-Emission Zones, Urban Innovation Model, Cycling In Snow, CAHSR Groundbreaking
January 11, 2013
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Blogosphere: US Chamber Calls for Higher Gas Tax
Governing Magazine
The nation's top business advocate said Thursday it was time for the federal government to "quit fooling around" with funding the transportation trust that fuels many state and local infrastructure projects and called for an increase in the gas tax...
Read On Blogosphere: Low Emission Zones Need Traffic Policies Eltis
Low emission zones (LEZs) that restrict old vehicles in…
The nation's top business advocate said Thursday it was time for the federal government to "quit fooling around" with funding the transportation trust that fuels many state and local infrastructure projects and called for an increase in the gas tax...
Read On Blogosphere: Low Emission Zones Need Traffic Policies Eltis
Low emission zones (LEZs) that restrict old vehicles in…
Blogosphere: Portland Public Engagement, Japan's Maglev Train, Transit Impact Fees, Obama Infrastructure Proposal, Deadly Roads
December 3, 2012
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Blogosphere: In Portland, A Lesson in Involvement
German Marshall Fund Urban Current
Despite Copenhagen's preeminent position as the world's "bicycling capital," Andreas believes that the city still has much to learn from the U.S. on public engagement around bike sharing and bike infrastructure systems and alternative financing methods for such programs through private partners...
Read On Blogosphere: Why Does ITE Even Exist? Transportationist
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Despite Copenhagen's preeminent position as the world's "bicycling capital," Andreas believes that the city still has much to learn from the U.S. on public engagement around bike sharing and bike infrastructure systems and alternative financing methods for such programs through private partners...
Read On Blogosphere: Why Does ITE Even Exist? Transportationist
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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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Blogosphere: Election Impact, 64.7% Yes = No In LA, Health & Urban Ecosystem, Planning In Iran, Lessons From Denmark
November 8, 2012
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Blogosphere: NACTO Conference Plenary Recap
NYU Rudin Center
Three heavy hitters in Transportation sat together on the morning of Wednesday, October 24th -Ray LaHood, USDOT secretary; Janette Sadik-Khan, NYCDOT Commissioner; and Mitchell Moss, Director of the Rudin Center for Transportation..
Read On Blogosphere: Election Reveals Who Will Shape Next Bill DC Streetsblog
Yesterday's election made history on many different fronts: gay marriage,…
Three heavy hitters in Transportation sat together on the morning of Wednesday, October 24th -Ray LaHood, USDOT secretary; Janette Sadik-Khan, NYCDOT Commissioner; and Mitchell Moss, Director of the Rudin Center for Transportation..
Read On Blogosphere: Election Reveals Who Will Shape Next Bill DC Streetsblog
Yesterday's election made history on many different fronts: gay marriage,…
News: Tampa Streetcar Woes, Subway Inflatable Plugs, Mexico City New Subway Line, Sports-Oriented Transit Development
November 1, 2012
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Tampa: CSX Crossing Insurance Costs Streetcar
Tampa Tribune
The fight to bring a streetcar downtown involved big battles. Organizers had to choose a route, persuade the federal government to give millions for the project and overcome resistance from some residents and city officials who were worried about the cost to taxpayers...
Read On New York: Could Plugs Have Spared Flooding Subways? CNN
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The fight to bring a streetcar downtown involved big battles. Organizers had to choose a route, persuade the federal government to give millions for the project and overcome resistance from some residents and city officials who were worried about the cost to taxpayers...
Read On New York: Could Plugs Have Spared Flooding Subways? CNN
Huge inflatable plugs -- now…
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