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)
Airlines will lose money in 2008, led by U.S.
September 4, 2008By Andrew Bielak
North American airlines are set to lose $5 billion in 2008, and next year isn’t looking a whole lot better. (San Francisco Chronicle — George Raine)
More holiday travelers will bypass gas pumps
August 29, 2008By Andrew Bielak
This Labor Day, trains are in and planes are out — Amtrak predicts a 10 percent jump in ridership over the previous year for the holiday weekend, while the Air Transport Association forecast a 6 percent drop from last year in the number of people flying. (USA Today — Emily Bazar and Alan Levin)
The case for high speed rail in America
August 26, 2008By Andrew Bielak
Business traveler and former airline executive David Grossman writes that a properly implemented high-speed rail network could make short flights unnecessary, save fuel while cutting back on emissions, and help clear up our congested skies and highways. (USA Today)
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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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