Streetfilms: Parisian Bus Rapid Transit
September 30, 2008By Andrew Bielak
Efficient, technologically-advanced Bus Rapid Transit helps make Paris’ public transportation system run smoothly. Streetsblog has the video. (Brad Aaron)
Federal loans to automakers could flow in 6 months
September 30, 2008By Andrew Bielak
U.S. automakers are months away from being able to use $25 billion in low-interest loans from the federal government. (Associated Press — Ken Thomas)
On Your Bike
September 30, 2008By Andrew Bielak
The Economist looks at the recent success of Giant, the world’s largest bike manufacturer, which is capitalizing on a growing interest in cycling as an antidote to obesity and high transportation costs.
Frustration in the South as a Gasoline Shortage Drags On
September 30, 2008By Andrew Bielak
Drivers in the South continue to wait in long lines and pay high prices at the gas pump as the region reels from aftereffects of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. (New York Times — Robbie Brown)
College students adapt to high gas prices
September 30, 2008By Andrew Bielak
Like everyone else, college students are finding clever ways to avoid paying high gas prices — with extra help from various new policies being implemented across college campuses. (Christian Science Monitor — Andrew Clark)
Beyond Bailout: Reinvesting in “U.S.”
September 29, 2008By Andrew Bielak
Citiwire commentator Neal Peirce writes that the real way for the federal government to address our structural economic problems would be to invest in infrastructure and help lay the foundation for a green economy.
Editorial: One More Chance on Energy
September 29, 2008By Andrew Bielak
The New York Times bashes Congress’ fixation on looking for short-term solutions to high gas prices and pushes policymakers to do more to encourage the production of renewable energy.
Senate Republicans Block Democrats’ Stimulus Package
September 29, 2008By Andrew Bielak
A $56 billion stimulus package aimed directly at struggling Americans — as well as beleaguered transit agencies — gets knocked down in the Senate. (Bloomberg — Brian Faler)
Funding for public transportation is scarce
September 29, 2008By Andrew Bielak
Budget cuts are hitting transit hard in Vermont, despite the increasing popularity of Amtrak and other public transportation agencies.
Carbon Is Building Up in Atmosphere Faster Than Predicted
September 26, 2008By Andrew Bielak
With worldwide carbon emissions increasing by 2.9 percent from 2006 to 2007, worst-case scenario predictions from climate change scientists are looking increasingly prescient. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change now predicts that global tempatures could rise more than 11 degrees by the end of the century.
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- Transit grants out the federal door, but what about the cuts?
March 8, 2010 - Transit riders in Atlanta face massive cuts, “wholesale restructuring” of service
March 5, 2010 - Opposition to Senate extension results in looming shutdown of federal transportation programs
February 26, 2010 - T4 jobs proposal would create nearly half a million jobs, according to Economic Policy Institute
February 17, 2010 - Obama’s 2011 budget gives a lift to livability and transportation
February 2, 2010
- Transit grants out the federal door, but what about the cuts?
The United States of Transit Cutbacks
Driving is down and transit ridership is at record highs. Yet transit agencies across the country are considering layoffs, service cuts and fare hikes. Find out more and learn what you can do to help at t4america.org/transitcuts
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