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What L.A.'s Transit Tax Proposal Would Mean

L.A. Times architecture critic Christopher Hawthorne and transportation reporter Steve Hymon look at a proposal to raise the sales tax in L.A. to fund public transit. They call it a good opportunity for the city's urbanism, but also a tough sell.
31 October 2008 - 5:00am
Los Angeles Times

Kansas City Pins Light Rail Plans on Sales Tax Hikes

In metropolitan Kansas City, two sales tax initiatives on the ballot in efforts to raise money for the region's long-planned light rail system.
24 October 2008 - 7:00am
The Kansas City Star

Can Good Urbanism Transcend Politics?

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.
9 September 2008 - 2:00pm
The American Prospect

Cars Left Behind in Most Trips to Vancouver's Core

A recent study shows that about 60% of all trips into the urban core of Vancouver are not by car.
8 September 2008 - 12:00pm
The Vancouver Sun

Former London Mayor to Advise Caracas

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.
2 September 2008 - 6:00am
The Guardian

Motor City Reconsiders Transit

After over fifty years without public transportation, new support for transit from Detroit leaders.
25 July 2008 - 11:00am
National Public Radio
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Transit Authorities Say Too Little, Too Late

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?'
16 July 2008 - 5:00am
The Montreal Gazette

Dar es Salaam Invests in Public Transit

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.
2 July 2008 - 5:00am
The East African

Houston Thinks About Changing Lifestyles to Fight Congestion

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.
22 June 2008 - 5:00am
NPR

New Lines Approved For Houston Light Rail

A five-line extension of Houston's light rail system was just approved by the city council.
20 June 2008 - 10:00am
The Houston Chronicle

It's Dump the Pump Day

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.
19 June 2008 - 2:00pm

Transit Struggling To Keep Up

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.
17 June 2008 - 10:00am
The Christian Science Monitor

Federal Funding At Risk If KC Alters Plans

Streetcars and rail in place of bus rapid transit said to jeopardize federal funding.
11 June 2008 - 7:00am
The Kansas City Star

The End of Car Culture?

Transit ridership is spiking across the country as gas prices go up. Is this a tipping point for America's car culture?
31 May 2008 - 5:00am
The Philadelphia Inquirer

L.A. Subway Ridership Spikes in 2008

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.
25 May 2008 - 7:00am
BBC

Virginia Governor Seeks Sales Tax Raise For Transit Projects

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.
19 May 2008 - 8:00am
The Washington Post

Americans Turn To Transit For Gas Price Relief

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.
12 May 2008 - 9:00am
The Seattle Times

El Paso On Fast Track to Transit

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.
15 April 2008 - 9:00am
El Paso Times
Todd Litman

Celebrate (Transportation) Diversity!

Fri, 03/28/2008 - 14:19

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.

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Implications of Driving Less

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.
16 March 2008 - 11:00am
American Public Transportation Association (APTA)
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