News: Lessons From Annoying Cyclists, GA Bus Could Take 10-12 Years, Atlanta Transit Head Moves To Boston

September 26, 2012

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National: Why You Hate Cyclists, Or Think You Do

Slate

I'm an asshole cyclist. I'm that jerk weaving in and out of traffic, going the wrong way down a one-way street, and making a left on red. I'm truly a menace on the road...

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Atlanta: Bus System Could Take 10-12 Years

Marietta Daily Journal

The earliest the proposed $1.1 billion bus system from Kennesaw State University to Midtown Atlanta could be operational is 10 to 12 years, said Faye DiMassimo, the county's transportation director...

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Boston: Bev Scott Hired to be Head of MBTA

Boston Globe

The state transportation board voted unanimously Monday to name Beverly A. Scott, head of Atlanta's transit system, as the next MBTA general manager...

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Blogosphere: Cities Challenge Cali's Redev Law

Bloomberg Business Week

California cities announced Monday that they are challenging a law that gives state finance officials the power to take local tax revenue as community redevelopment agencies are being dismantled...

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