Reconnecting America President and CEO John Robert Smith Responds To President Obama's State Of The Union address
February 12, 2013
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Reconnecting America President and CEO John Robert Smith issued the following response to President Obama's State of the Union address:
CNN's Alarming Naiveté About Nation's Rail System
February 11, 2013
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When you get annoyed with people you tell them to take a hike, or get outta town. In my case, I’d like to tell CNN to take a ride, in particular, a train ride; even more specific, a loooong train ride across America through big cities and small towns. I’d be happy to escort them.
Small Town: Transportation Success Stories from Rural America
February 7, 2013
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Reconnecting America Policy Director Sarah Kline will be presenting Reconnecting America's report, "Putting Transit to Work in Main Street America," at a session entitled “Born in a Small Town: Transportation Success Stories from Rural America” on Feb. 7 at the New Partners for Smart Growth conference. Small city and rural America has public transportation needs that are just as compelling as those in big cities. Aging populations, young people, disabled citizens, working families and other people who want transportation choices are working together as never before to make public transportation happen. Federal and state government resources have become available for small-town and rural transit, and communities are leveraging this investment to great success. Kline will be among panelists discussing small city and…
Sustainable Neighborhoods, Thriving Residents: Strategies for Building Equitable Communities
February 6, 2013
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Reconnecting America Program Associate Bill Sadler will be participating in a preconference session on Sustainable Neighborhoods, Thriving Residents: Strategies for Building Equitable Communities at the New Partners for Smart Growth Conference on Feb. 6. This workshop will explore how low-income, minority, tribal, and other overburdened communities are integrating land use and economic development strategies to renew their neighborhoods and build residents’ skills and wealth. Representatives from community-based organizations, local and regional planners, economic developers, and businesses will share how they’re working together to address health and environmental concerns, provide more housing and transportation options, promote wellness, increase access to opportunities, train workers, support local businesses, build on community assets,…
Peter J. 'Jack' Basso Joins Reconnecting America Board
February 4, 2013
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Reconnecting America President and CEO John Robert Smith today announced the appointment of Peter J. "Jack" Basso to the organization's Board of Directors.
Reconnecting America Releases Report On Transit In Midsize Cities
December 6, 2012
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Reconnecting America today released a report that explores transit in midsize cities with a focus on best practices in transit planning, funding strategies, and outcomes.
Midsize Cities On The Move: A Look At The Next Generation Of Rapid Bus, Bus Rapid Transit, And Streetcar Projects In The United States
December 6, 2012
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Introduction
Public transportation investments have helped to shape many of America’s cities. The largest metropolises typically have extensive rail and bus systems that provide mobility for commuters, residents, and visitors and serve as the backbone of the regional economy. The recent shutdown of the New York subway system as a result of Hurricane Sandy, and the crippling gridlock that resulted, demonstrates the extent to which such cities depend on their transit systems. The benefits of such systems are well documented; New York’s subway, the DC Metro, Chicago’s “L” trains, and other large systems have been the subject of numerous studies of their economic and environmental impact.
At the other end of the spectrum, transit systems in small towns and rural areas have also been the subject of recent research, including “Exploring the Role of Regional Transportation Projects as Rural Economic Drivers” by the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) and…
Investing in What Works for America’s Communities Launch Event
December 4, 2012
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Reconnecting America President and CEO John Robert Smith will participate in a panel discussions on "Ideas That Work" in Washington, DC, on Dec. 4.
Designing Cities: Leading the Way to World Class Streets
October 26, 2012
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Reconnecting America President and CEO John Robert Smith will be in New York on Oct. 24 for the Designing Cities: Leading the Way to World Class Streets conference put on by the National Association of City Transportation Officials. Smith will be participating in a panel discussion on the topic of Getting Value from TOD. More about the conference.
McGraw Hill Construction Business Builders Forum
October 23, 2012
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Reconnecting America Policy Director Sarah Kline will participate in a panel discussion at the McGraw Hill Construction Business Builders Forum on Oct. 23 in Washington, DC. The panel will explore the implications of the new federal transportation bill and discuss how future infrastructure needs will be met.
