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)
A Hard Habit to Break, Even With Gas at $10 a Gallon
August 29, 2008By Andrew Bielak
The New York Times‘ Elisabeth Rosenthal examines how much Europeans are willing to change their driving habits in order to emissions control targets.
Flush With Energy
August 11, 2008By Andrew Bielak
While traveling in Europe, New York Times pundit Thomas Friedman suggests that Americans could learn plenty from the Danes about conserving fuel, finding alternative energy sources, and using technological innovation for economic growth.
Energy-Addicted U.S. Can Learn a lot From Europe
July 16, 2008By Andrew Bielak
Exorbitant fuel costs have taught Europeans to be thrifty with their energy — from using fuel-efficient Smart cars to rent-a-bike programs, our friends across the Atlantic have plenty to teach us about conservation. (Christian Science Monitor — Jerry Larson)
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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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