All posts from the month of September 2008
Vaporizing Gas
September 26, 2008By Andrew Bielak
Drivers in the Southeast face severe gas shortages after Hurricanes Ike and Gustav whomped the region’s oil refineries, bringing long lines, soaring prices, and rising tension at the pump. (Grist — Sara Barz)
Broadway broadens pedestrian access
September 26, 2008By Andrew Bielak
New York City’s iconic avenue has become much more appealing to walkers since public officials transformed two traffic lanes on one section of the street into “pedestrian plazas.” (USA Today — Charisse Jones)
Gas cards give lawmakers a free ride
September 26, 2008By Andrew Bielak
California residents have suffered through some of the highest gas prices in the country. Unfortunately, they aren’t just paying for themselves — the state’s lawmakers have been given unrestricted use of gas cards, and racked up $220,000 in taxpayer-dollars through July. (Associated Press — Don Thompson)
State approves $239 million for BART extension to San Jose
September 26, 2008By Andrew Bielak
California moves ahead with a proposal to extend Bay Area Rapid Transit service into San Jose with a $239 million spending plan. (San Jose Mercury News — Gary Richards)
Senator Holds Up Bill on Train Safety Device
September 26, 2008By Andrew Bielak
Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn blocks legislation to improve safety for the nation’s trains, objecting to the bill’s $14 billion price tag and a provision giving a funding boost to Amtrak. (Wall Street Journal — Christopher Conkey)
Suddenly, It’s Cool to Take the Bus
September 25, 2008By Andrew Bielak
These are booming times for bargain bus operators, as travelers who previously took to the skies look to save a few dollars and avoid the hassle of airports. (Forbes — Brian Burnsed)
Give Main Street a Fair Shake
September 25, 2008By Andrew Bielak
The editor of The Nation argues that the economic bailout in its current form may bring short-term solutions for the financial industry, but will do little to address broader issues like America’s crumbling infrastructure and overdependence on oil.
A Bailout We Don’t Need
September 25, 2008By Andrew Bielak
Examining the implications of the financial crisis and the opportunities for recovery, commentator James K. Galbraith argues that the United States can go after a vast unmet need in our economy by building a program of “energy conservation, reconstruction and renewable power.” (Washington Post)
House passes $25-billion loan package for auto industry
September 25, 2008By Andrew Bielak
Amidst the high-profile discussion over a massive bailout of the financial industry, the U.S. House quietly approves a $25 billion loan guarantee to help Detroit automakers build more fuel-efficient cars. (Los Angeles Times — Richard Simon)
Regional bus, rail proposal unveiled
September 25, 2008By Andrew Bielak
Detroit residents get their first look at an ambitious plan to connect the city and its suburbs over the next few decades with a network of light rail, commuter rail, and hybrid buses. (Detroit News — Tanveer Ali)
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- Oppose House bill that slashes public transit funding, falls short on repair and axes bike & pedestrian safety
February 7, 2012 - T4 coalition announces opposition to House energy and transportation bill
February 6, 2012 - House committee ignores broad opposition, decimates transit funding anyway
February 3, 2012 - Massive letter opposing House leadership attack on transit sent to Capitol Hill
February 3, 2012 - House leadership making unprecedented assault on public transit
February 2, 2012
- Oppose House bill that slashes public transit funding, falls short on repair and axes bike & pedestrian safety
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