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 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.)
August 22, 2008Energy Politics Proving Difficult to Master
In Congressional races across Minnesota and Colorado, high gas prices is the number one issue, and political candidates are looking for easy scapegoats and easier solutions — but few find time to talk about the need for conservation and long-term reform. (New York Times — Kirk Johnson and Monica Davey)
July 30, 2008Seeking to rebuild trust in MnDOT
Star Tribune editorial board backs a proposal by state lawmakers to improve communications in state’s DOT, allow for increased salaries, and tighten safety requirements (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
July 25, 2008House backs $1 billion initiative to upgrade nation’s bridges
U.S. House approves $1 billion plan, sponsored by Rep. James Oberstar (D-MN), to upgrade nation’s bridges and improve safety measures. (Minneapolis Star Tribune — Kevin Diaz)
July 24, 2008House takes up Oberstar’s bridge bill
Nearly one year after the Minnesota bridge collapse, the U.S. House is expected to vote today on a bill sponsored by Rep. James Oberstar (D-MN) that would authorize $1 billion to rebuild structurally deficient bridges in the national highway system and tighten safety requirements. (Minneapolis Star Tribune – Frederic Frommer)
July 22, 2008Minnesotans need to drive less to exceed 2025 clean-air goal
Better fuel-efficiency standards could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2025, a University of Minnesota study finds, but only if Minnesotans continue to drive less. (Minneapolis Star Tribune — Bill McAuliffe)
July 16, 2008Higher transit fares don’t sit well with riders
Twin City commuters are less than pleased with a proposed 25-cent bus and train fare increase, but the transit authority says its one of few options are available to help fill in a $15 million budget deficit. (Minneapolis Star Tribune — Libby Nelson)
July 14, 2008For now, bus, rail fare hike is a necessary evil
With spike in ridership and increased fuel costs, the twin cities’ transit authority is facing some tough choices, and the Minneapolis Star Tribune’s editorial board says that a fare hike being proposed is unavoidable. (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
July 10, 2008A dizzying cycle: As drivers shift to transit, prospective fares rise
As commuters flock to transit in the Twin Cities, declining revenue from car fees and soaring fuel prices are prompting an increase in fares. (Minneapolis Post — Steve Berg)
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