Public Transportation
Can Good Urbanism Transcend Politics?
9 September 2008 - 2:00pm
The American Prospect
At a recent bipartisan panel on public transportation and energy policy sponsored by the University of Minnesota-Minneapolis, panelists made the Conservative case for urban density and public transit investments.
Cars Left Behind in Most Trips to Vancouver's Core
8 September 2008 - 12:00pm
The Vancouver Sun
A recent study shows that about 60% of all trips into the urban core of Vancouver are not by car.
Former London Mayor to Advise Caracas
2 September 2008 - 6:00am
The Guardian
In an agreement with fellow socialist Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, former London Mayor Ken Livingstone has accepted a position in Caracas to advise the city on improving its transportation and crime issues.
Motor City Reconsiders Transit
25 July 2008 - 11:00am
National Public Radio
After over fifty years without public transportation, new support for transit from Detroit leaders.
Transit Authorities Say Too Little, Too Late
16 July 2008 - 5:00am
The Montreal Gazette
The provincial government of Montréal challenged transit authorities to increase capacity in time for school. One authority says,'It's been 10 years we've been telling them to put new money into buses and métros...what can they do in two months?'
Dar es Salaam Invests in Public Transit
2 July 2008 - 5:00am
The East African
With crippling traffic congestion, the Tanzanian city of Dar es Salaam has pooled $158 million to improve its public transportation system -- adding new service, stations, and walkways.
Houston Thinks About Changing Lifestyles to Fight Congestion
22 June 2008 - 5:00am
NPR
This segment from NPR features a discussion with Houston Mayor Bill White about the city's increasing congestion, the limits of zoning, and the population's reaction to rising gas prices.
New Lines Approved For Houston Light Rail
20 June 2008 - 10:00am
The Houston Chronicle
A five-line extension of Houston's light rail system was just approved by the city council.
It's Dump the Pump Day
19 June 2008 - 2:00pm
Today is "Dump the Pump" Day, an annual event created by the American Public Transportation Association to bring awareness to the benefits of public transit. Transit agencies across the country are offering free rides, including many in Florida.
Transit Struggling To Keep Up
17 June 2008 - 10:00am
The Christian Science Monitor
Transit use is surging, but operators are facing the same fuel crunch as consumers and public monies for new investments aren't up to addressing the new demand.
Federal Funding At Risk If KC Alters Plans
11 June 2008 - 7:00am
The Kansas City Star
Streetcars and rail in place of bus rapid transit said to jeopardize federal funding.
The End of Car Culture?
31 May 2008 - 5:00am
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Transit ridership is spiking across the country as gas prices go up. Is this a tipping point for America's car culture?
L.A. Subway Ridership Spikes in 2008
25 May 2008 - 7:00am
BBC
With gas prices rising beyond the comfort zones of many drivers, ridership on L.A.'s train system has seen record highs in the early months of 2008. For many in the city, the price is prompting a major paradigm shift in terms of mobility.
Virginia Governor Seeks Sales Tax Raise For Transit Projects
19 May 2008 - 8:00am
The Washington Post
Virginia Governor Tim Kaine has proposed a plan to raise sales taxes in the state to help fund public transportation projects -- a plan similar to one voters turned down in 2002. But this time, voters won't be involved in the decision.
Americans Turn To Transit For Gas Price Relief
12 May 2008 - 9:00am
The Seattle Times
Record gas prices have helped the nation's transit systems attract record numbers of riders. Notably, the biggest increases have occurred in the South and West, where public transportation has traditionally been underutilized.
El Paso On Fast Track to Transit
15 April 2008 - 9:00am
El Paso Times
Officials in El Paso, Texas have been working with state and federal officials on a plan to bring rapid transit to the city within three years.
Celebrate (Transportation) Diversity!
28 March 2008 - 3:19pm
Every person is unique. Every day is unique. Every trip is unique. As a result, an efficient and equitable transportation system must be diverse, so people can choose the best option for each trip. For example, today you might prefer to walk or bicycle, but tomorrow find it best to use public transit or drive.
Implications of Driving Less
16 March 2008 - 11:00am
American Public Transportation Association (APTA)
A new report from the American Public Transportation Association hypothesizes that people who live in places shaped by transit tend to drive less thereby reducing their overall petroleum use and their carbon footprint.
Report Calls for More Transit Investment
14 March 2008 - 6:00am
U.S. PIRG, the Federation of State Public Interest Research Groups
A recent report form the U.S. Public Interest Research Group highlights the arguments for increased investment in public transportation.
'Cathedral Thinking' For Transit
10 March 2008 - 6:00am
The Ottawa Citizen
This editorial argues that cities should build transit the way they used to build cathedrals: with a long-term mindset from the start.
