(February 25, 2010) There are many reasons why families face foreclosure, like loss of income or rising health care costs. But several new studies show there’s another factor closely linked with foreclosure rates: gas prices. Read the whole story here. Related stories House Transpo Bill Gets Storm of Criticism from Advocates, Dems — Even AAA…
(KALW, February 25, 2010) Protests run on anger, and anger has a way of suppressing higher-order thinking, so it shouldn’t be too surprising when the people who take to the streets start acting a little punch drunk. The organizers of March Against Muni, who have been plastering San Francisco with signs, have displayed a special…
The Obama Administration’s efforts to speed the pace of transportation funding will affect commuters across the country. We speak to public advocate Guillermo Mayer and public radio news reporters Laura Yuen (Minnesota Public Radio) and David Schultz (WAMU) to discuss how funding affects transportation in their local areas. Read the full story here. Related stories…
(Las Veas, NV – February 25, 2010) “Bus rapid transit,” the speedy system that gives bus riders a dedicated lane in traffic and an accelerated way to board is stringing up a list of successes worldwide. The new federal government TIGER grants will now bring this model (and millions of dollars to support it) to…
Expect more stories and more action from state governments in 2010, as the evidence of distracted driving’s damage is explored and new laws are written. The urge to talk on the phone or text while driving, and the urge to regulate it is different state to state. Consider Roy Salyers, a long-haul trucker whose rig…
Photo: #The Mississippi River, as if flows through downtown Grand Rapids, Minn. A new analysis says the hard five proposed locks would cause would outweigh the benefits. (St. Paul, February 23, 2010) A new analysis criticizes the economic underpinnings of a plan to expand five locks and dams on the Mississippi River. The expert who…
(February 18, 2010) The White House has announced $1.5 billion for special transportation grants. It’s part of the massive federal stimulus program passed more than a year ago. And competition for the money is already heating up. Read the full story here. Related stories House Transpo Bill Gets Storm of Criticism from Advocates, Dems —…
(KALW, February 18, 2010) People are justifiably concerned about where all the federal stimulus money is going. Much of that money is borrowed, so it’s not just our tax dollars at stake — our children will be paying the interest on these projects for years to come. And the rush to create jobs increases the…
(St. Paul, February 17, 2010) Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s proposed budget fix includes cuts in transit funding, but the Met Coucil says the cuts should not effect riders. Metropolitan Council officials say Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s proposed cuts amount to $3 million this biennium (years 2010 and 2011), and $3.7 million each year after that. Read the…
(KALW, February 17, 2010) How the deal fell through: An annotated guide to the Oakland Airport connector. Read the full story here. Related stories House Transpo Bill Gets Storm of Criticism from Advocates, Dems — Even AAA PHOTOS: Karachi Does Public Transportation With Style How the Stimulus Revived the Electric Car Central Florida SunRail Commuter…
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