The power of the consumer cartel
An editorial in the Minneapolis Star Tribune looks at a key factor behind this fall’s downward shift in fuel prices — the changing of Americans’ consumption habits.
October 15, 2008In Gas Prices, A Silver Lining
Falling demand is sinking gas prices, but frugal consumers don’t see their mileage climbing back up anytime soon. (Washington Post — Steven Mufson)
October 14, 2008Pay less for gas, drive more?
While gas prices are sliding down below three dollars across the country, many commuters may continue to save energy and find ways to get around that don’t involve driving a car. (Minneapolis Star-Tribune — Chao Xiong and Bill McAuliffe.)
October 10, 2008Cash-Strapped Drivers Scrimp Despite Cheaper Gas
Reduced demand and the worldwide stock market dive have sunk gas prices, but many Americans are finding few good reasons to start logging more miles on the road. (Wall Street Journal — Ana Campoy)
October 10, 2008Reinventing American Transportation
Transportation for America’s policy director Mariia Zimmerman pushed for a 21st century infrastructure system in an op-ed for PBS this week, outlining a five-point plan for making our transportation system cleaner, more affordable, and better suited to meet the needs of Americans. The entire article is posted below, and is also available on PBS’ website.
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October 10, 2008Tough economy may cost Chicago transit riders
Chicago Transit Authority officials consider raising fares, and generating $42 million in revenue, in order to offset high fuel prices and a slumping economy. (Associated Press)
October 9, 2008School Buses: Still Vehicles for Change
Decades after school buses became a symbol for educational integration, high fuel costs and shrinking budgets are causing school districts to make cutbacks in bus service — and pushing children to attend school closer to home. (Wall Street Journal — Robert Tomsho)
October 8, 2008As gas falls, will we still conserve?
Drivers in San Antonio are lining up at the pumps for $2.89-per-gallon gasoline, but after Americans drastically altered their transportation habits to cope with high gas prices over the summer, many people think we’re ready for some more permanent changes. (San Antonio News — Ken Rodriguez)
October 8, 2008Little joy at slide in gasoline
While the stock’s market plunge is sinking oil demand and in turn lowering gas prices, Americans desperate to cut more costs are feeling little relief. (Los Angeles Times — Ronald White)
October 8, 2008Americans Getting on Board With Public Transportation
A new survey reveals that 11 percent of American adults are using mass transit more than they did last year, with nearly one in three respondents citing high gas prices as their biggest motivator for using public transportation. (The Earth Times)
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