http://transportationnation.org Wed, 23 May 2012 17:14:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://transportationnation.org/2012/05/11/why-so-few-walk-or-bike-to-school/comment-page-1/#comment-136645 val barnes Wed, 23 May 2012 17:14:26 +0000 http://transportationnation.org/?p=44517#comment-136645 Walking and Biking to School. I saw a young boy exit a school bus in the early afternoon one day. The bus drives off and a young small boy about 5, 6, maybe 7 years old walks down a block that I myself would be Leary. Walking, biking and getting our children more active is good. I do wonder about the safety of our children. When I called the Board of Education to comment and ask why? Though they seemed surprised, after checking they said it was the best they could do. More activities for our children is good, Safety is good and important and must be included in the discussion. Walking and Biking to School.
I saw a young boy exit a school bus in the early afternoon one day. The bus drives off and a young small boy about 5, 6, maybe 7 years old walks down a block that I myself would be Leary. Walking, biking and getting our children more active is good. I do wonder about the safety of our children. When I called the Board of Education to comment and ask why? Though they seemed surprised, after checking they said it was the best they could do.
More activities for our children is good, Safety is good and important and must be included in the discussion.

]]> http://transportationnation.org/2012/05/23/parking-slashed-by-half-in-plan-for-barclays-center-in-downtown-brooklyn/comment-page-1/#comment-136517 Matthias Wed, 23 May 2012 13:36:19 +0000 http://transportationnation.org/?p=45362#comment-136517 The transit system should be able to handle the crowds quite well during the off-peak. I'm glad there won't be massive amounts of parking added to downtown Brooklyn. It has always amazed me that people can store their vehicles on some of the most expensive real estate on the planet for free (so long as they move for the street sweeper). An increase in demand should raise parking meter and garage prices, and a citywide residential permit program absolutely makes sense (for a fee). That the city has to beg permission from the state is ridiculous. The transit system should be able to handle the crowds quite well during the off-peak. I’m glad there won’t be massive amounts of parking added to downtown Brooklyn. It has always amazed me that people can store their vehicles on some of the most expensive real estate on the planet for free (so long as they move for the street sweeper). An increase in demand should raise parking meter and garage prices, and a citywide residential permit program absolutely makes sense (for a fee). That the city has to beg permission from the state is ridiculous.

]]> http://transportationnation.org/2012/05/22/new-york-senate-passes-bill-aimed-at-closing-drunk-driving-loophole/comment-page-1/#comment-136499 Today’s Headlines | Streetsblog New York City Wed, 23 May 2012 13:05:10 +0000 http://transportationnation.org/?p=45352#comment-136499 [...] State Senate Votes to Toughen Leandra’s Law, Crack Down on Drunk Drivers (Transpo Nation) [...] [...] State Senate Votes to Toughen Leandra’s Law, Crack Down on Drunk Drivers (Transpo Nation) [...]

]]> http://transportationnation.org/2012/05/14/soda-ad-fight-bubbles-up-on-nyc-transit/comment-page-1/#comment-136383 Soda Ad Wars Take Over NYC Wed, 23 May 2012 09:07:55 +0000 http://transportationnation.org/?p=44615#comment-136383 [...] campaign to fight the health department’s claims that daily soda consumption is unhealthy. Transportation Nation reports that the newly formed association began the campaign with a “huge mass transit ad [...] [...] campaign to fight the health department’s claims that daily soda consumption is unhealthy. Transportation Nation reports that the newly formed association began the campaign with a “huge mass transit ad [...]

]]> http://transportationnation.org/2012/05/17/another-white-house-press-release-pushing-oil-drilling/comment-page-1/#comment-136324 Obama pushing senate to revive Law of the Sea Treaty - Democrats, Republicans, Libertarians, Conservatives, Liberals, Third Parties, Left-Wing, Right-Wing, Congress, President - City-Data Forum Wed, 23 May 2012 05:13:19 +0000 http://transportationnation.org/?p=44980#comment-136324 [...] [...] [...] [...]

]]> http://transportationnation.org/2012/04/10/the-port-of-houston-through-the-voices-of-workers/comment-page-1/#comment-136045 April 12: Multimodal Transportation News | BPPC Tue, 22 May 2012 18:17:25 +0000 http://transportationnation.org/?p=41989#comment-136045 [...] The Port of Houston through the voices of workers [...] [...] The Port of Houston through the voices of workers [...]

]]> http://transportationnation.org/2012/05/18/interactive-map-top-10-super-commuting-cities/comment-page-1/#comment-136017 Quiet Lunch Magazine. Tue, 22 May 2012 17:26:32 +0000 http://transportationnation.org/?p=45136#comment-136017 [...] data shows that there are about 43,000 people who commute by plane. → Click here ← to check out the interactive map on Transportation [...] [...] data shows that there are about 43,000 people who commute by plane. → Click here ← to check out the interactive map on Transportation [...]

]]> http://transportationnation.org/2012/05/18/private-rail-company-says-orlando-to-miami-service-possible-in-two-years-2/comment-page-1/#comment-135998 Auld Sodger Tue, 22 May 2012 16:57:25 +0000 http://transportationnation.org/?p=44966#comment-135998 Matthias makes good points. When I go to Germany/UK/et al (2 or 3 times per year) I am very comfortable with their rail systems. They are frequent and dependable and also fast - however, frequent and dependable are the keys. Europeans (anyone with good national rail transport) appreciate high quality rail service and once AAF is operational it will become an additional incentive for them to visit South Florida. I almost want to suggest that AAF recruit German speaking ticket agents and onboard crews to handle the demand, however, most Germans speak pretty good English. Matthias makes good points. When I go to Germany/UK/et al (2 or 3 times per year) I am very comfortable with their rail systems. They are frequent and dependable and also fast – however, frequent and dependable are the keys. Europeans (anyone with good national rail transport) appreciate high quality rail service and once AAF is operational it will become an additional incentive for them to visit South Florida. I almost want to suggest that AAF recruit German speaking ticket agents and onboard crews to handle the demand, however, most Germans speak pretty good English.

]]> http://transportationnation.org/2012/05/21/freaky-info-spewing-avatars-coming-to-nyc-area-airports/comment-page-1/#comment-135982 Coax Interactive Media Services » Interactive Media Solutions & Services Partner » Customer service avatars coming to JFK, La Guardia, Newark airports (video) Tue, 22 May 2012 16:25:02 +0000 http://transportationnation.org/?p=45227#comment-135982 [...]  |  PANYNJ, Transportation Nation, AP  | Email this | Comments View the original here: Customer service avatars coming to JFK, La [...] [...]  |  PANYNJ, Transportation Nation, AP  | Email this | Comments View the original here: Customer service avatars coming to JFK, La [...]

]]> http://transportationnation.org/2012/05/21/freaky-info-spewing-avatars-coming-to-nyc-area-airports/comment-page-1/#comment-135977 Customer service avatars coming to JFK, La Guardia, Newark airports (video) | tekifeed.com – Gadget Feeds, Gadget News and more! Tue, 22 May 2012 16:20:53 +0000 http://transportationnation.org/?p=45227#comment-135977 [...] PANYNJ, Transportation Nation, AP Email [...] [...] PANYNJ, Transportation Nation, AP Email [...]

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