Rapid Transit

Why the Streetcar Beat Out "Green Lines"

Matt Fikse calls attention to a Seattle transit plan, which has few drawbacks but has been left to die by officials. Why the streetcar beat out the Rapid Trolley Network.

March 26, 2009 - Crosscut

Visualizing The World's Public Transit

This info-graphic from Good compares subways an rapid transit rail systems from around the world, by track miles and ridership.

February 23, 2009 - Good

Rapid Buses To Serve Suburbs?

A local leader in the suburban Maryland/Washington DC area proposes aggressive use of "rapid buses" in dedicated lanes to accommodate growth, like other jurisdictions in the U.S.

December 14, 2008 - Washington Post

Soccer Tournaments Spur Transit Projects in South Africa

In preparation for two major soccer tournaments -- the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2009 Confederations Cup -- South Africa is moving ahead on schedule in constructing major public transit systems in the events' host cities.

May 22, 2008 - BuaNews via AllAfrica.com

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.

April 15, 2008 - El Paso Times

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