Transportation

Orlando's New Toll System Not Up To Speed

Thousands of new windshield-mounted E-Pass units are malfunctioning, complicating the debut of a new toll-taking system.

December 16, 2000 - The Orlando Sentinel

Planners Look At SC's Transit Future

The future of Southern California's transportation system will be overwhelmed by new demands. Creative plans are vital.

December 15, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Planners Fighting Las Vegas Gridlock

The Southern Nevada Regional Transportation Commission unveiled plans that officials hope will cope with the growth boom.

December 15, 2000 - Las Vegas Sun

Facing The Consequences of Rapid Growth

The Columbus, Ohio region will study remedies for one of the consequences of rapid growth -- congestion.

December 15, 2000 - The Columbus Dispatch

Unraveling Transportation and Land Use

How 1.6 million people became part of the transportation and land use solution.

December 14, 2000 - Southern California Transportation And Land Use Co

Seattle Rail Costs Jump To $3.6 Billion

The estimated cost of Seattle's 22-mile light-rail line has risen 50% and won't open until 2009.

December 14, 2000 - The Oregonian

Amtrak's High Speed Train Launches

Amtrak's first high-speed train is rejuvenating hopes for rail travel in America.

December 12, 2000 - USA Today

Earmarking Funds for Public Transit

Maryland plans to double mass transit ridership with $750 million proposal.

December 12, 2000 - The Washington Post

Across The Bay Bridge

Modern pressures for car-pooling bring back echoes of a more innocent era.

December 11, 2000 - The New York Times

Highways Will Fare Better With Tolls

A report by the Reason Public Policy Institute recommends the removal of tollbooths, and increased use of tolls.

December 11, 2000 - Reason Public Policy Institute

Orange County Light Rail Study Released

The report offers three possible routes for OCTA's CenterLine system that appear to address concerns of cities and residents.

December 9, 2000 - Orange County Register

High Transportation Costs For Bay Area

Study finds that Bay Area households spend fifteen percent of their budget on Transportation.

December 9, 2000 - The San Francisco Chronicle

LA' s Airport Needs Delayed For Take-off

Where will you and the 82 million additional people go to board for your flights between now and 2020?

December 7, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Graduate Students' Transit Study Helps Communities

New approach helps towns maximize benefits of transit access.

December 7, 2000 - New Jersey Institute Of Technology

Nation's Smallest Commuter Rail Line Opens

The Governer calls is a "real renaissance in rail" while opponents say it is a waste of federal and state money.

December 6, 2000 - CNN

Infill Causing Congestion

Atlanta's traffic backs onto surface streets as intown communities get congested.

December 6, 2000 - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Growing Popularity Of Regional Rail Systems

High speed rail is gaining the support of state transportation departments. The major barrier is cost.

December 5, 2000 - Wall St. Journal

Boston Activists Organize For Better Transit Service

Activists, politicians, environmentalists, and students organize to form the Transit Riders Union in the home of the country's first subway system.

December 5, 2000 - The Boston Globe

Boston's Big Dig Gets Big Bucks

Federal officials are expected to approve $14.1 billion on a project that has been plagued with criminal probes and mismanagement.

December 4, 2000 - Seattle Daily Journal Of Commerce

Commuters Favor Public Transit For Others

The Onion reports that 98% of US commuters favor public transportation for others.

December 4, 2000 - The Onion

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