Reconnecting America Comments on Administration's FY14 Budget
April 10, 2013
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Statement of John Robert Smith, President and CEO of Reconnecting America, on the Administration's Proposed FY14 Budget:
"In the Administration's recently released budget for Fiscal Year 2014, we were pleased to see a call for continued investment in the infrastructure we need to provide all Americans with transportation choices. Taken together, the $50 billion investment upfront and longer-term initiatives like the National Infrastructure Bank are designed to improve transit systems, rail lines, roadways and bridges, and other transportation modes nationwide. Encouraging innovation is at the root of America's values, therefore the amounts set aside within the Department of Transportation's budget for competitive multimodal programs and initiatives to attract private investment are particularly noteworthy.
"These initiatives will build on the core programs that keep our transportation systems safe and productive. We are pleased that the President has requested full funding for…
Enhancing Food Access and Creating a Healthy Lifestyle for Residents in Spartanburg, SC
March 18, 2013
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Spartanburg, South Carolina, has a classic American history like many cities in the south. The region is naturally rich in resources and fertile farmland, and they profited heavily from the many cotton mills dotting the riverbanks of Spartanburg during the post-civil war era. Spartanburg’s position as a transportation hub earned it the nickname “Hub City” and brought even more profitability to the region as goods were delivered across the country. In the midst of the conflicts and movements of the 20th century, the city suffered the loss of its textile industry and has been working ever since to reinvent itself. In the 1990s, Spartanburg won large international contracts that laid the framework for a new type of economic prosperity; it is now the headquarters for BMW and other multinational companies.
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:
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.
Applications Open For Livability Solutions Free Technical Support
October 3, 2012
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Livability Solutions, a partnership that includes Reconnecting America, is now taking applications for free technical assistance. Applications for the second year of the program are due by Nov. 2.
Reconnecting America Contributes To New Book Exploring Entrepreneurial Approach To Building Sustainable Communities
September 18, 2012
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Reconnecting America President & CEO John Robert Smith and Chief of Staff Allison Brooks have co-authored “Transit-Oriented Development Is Good Community Development,” which explores how, in this new era, we have the opportunity to redefine and build communities that are well supported by quality transportation systems and that will serve the life needs of today’s grandparents and tomorrow’s grandchildren.
Reconnecting America's Chris Yake Named To Mass Transit Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40 List
September 18, 2012
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Reconnecting America Project Director Chris Yake has been named to Mass Transit magazine's 2012 Top 40 Under 40 List of young professionals who have made significant contributions to the public transit industry.
Reconnecting America & CTOD Lineup At Rail~Volution In LA
September 14, 2012
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Reconnecting America and the Center for Transit-Oriented Development will be participating in a number of sessions at Rail~Volution 2012 in Los Angeles during Oct. 14-17. Find out more about the conference at the Rail~Volution website.
Allison Brooks
Indicators of Success: How Do You Measure a Livable Community?
Tuesday, 10/16/2012 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Terms like livable and sustainable are often used to describe the overall qualities of a community or region, yet the terms themselves provide little in the way of detail. Hear from three different regions -- Denver, the Twin Cities and Boston -- as well as from the national think tank, Reconnecting America. Learn how they are tackling the challenges of measuring sustainability and livability at the corridor, local and regional scale, particularly as they relate to improving equitable outcomes among people of diverse incomes and ethnicities. Questions to be considered: What…
Policy Brief Explores Economic Benefits Of Locating Affordable Housing Near Transit
September 4, 2012
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Reconnecting America today released an eight-page policy brief that makes the economic case for locating affordable housing near transit.
