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Vancouver WA: Backers want to Move Project Forward
Columbian
Supporters of bus rapid transit made a renewed push for the system Tuesday night, undeterred by a November vote that left the proposal without a clear path forward for local funding...
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National: Ray LaHood Defends Obama's Rail Strategy
Politico
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood mounted a forceful defense Tuesday of President Barack Obama's investment in the country's long-neglected passenger rail service, making what may have been one of his final speeches as a member of the Cabinet...
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New York: Anxiety Over Future of Bike Lanes
New York Times
During Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg's tenure, New York City has become a cycling haven, with sprawling lanes across each borough and a bike-share program set to begin this spring. ..
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National: Siemens CEO Looks to US for Growth (video)
Fox Business Channel
Siemens USA CEO Eric Spiegel on efforts to boost U.S. economic growth and job creation...
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Tampa: Next Vote Set for Tampa Bay LRT Plan
Railway Age
Voters in Pinellas County, Fla., likely will vote in November 2014 on a proposed sales tax to pay for a Tampa Bay regional light rail transit (LRT) system, and bus improvements...
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Indianapolis: Central Indiana Transit Bill Goes to House
Indianapolis Star
Legislation that could lead to improved mass transit in Central Indiana gained momentum Wednesday in the Indiana House...
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Blogosphere: Is Converting Office to Homes Good?
Guardian UK
The government is proposing to allow offices to be converted to homes without the need for planning permission. In principle, these proposals are to be welcomed...
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Blogosphere: TOD and Transit Report Roundup
ULI
The past few months have produced a bonanza of reports about transit and transit-oriented development (TOD):..
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Seattle: Council Shelves Vulcan's SLU Towers
Seattle Times
The Seattle City Council has quietly shelved a proposal that would let Paul Allen's Vulcan real-estate firm build 24-story towers near Lake Union...
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