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Bikes and Peds A Threat to the Car?

National Journal asks its panel of transportation experts whether the car is really threatened by the rise in policy focus on pedestrians and cyclists.

August 4, 2010 - National Journal

Facing the 'Generational Mismatch'

Two age groups are rapidly growing in the U.S.: baby boomers and minors under 18. The difference is that one group is primarily white, while the other is overwhelmingly not.

July 26, 2010 - National Journal

Driving Business with High Speed Rail

A recent report from the U.S. Conference of Mayors shows that high speed rail can be a driver of business opportunities. National Journal asks its panel of transportation experts if they think those findings are correct.

July 13, 2010 - National Journal

Is A Mass Transit Bailout the Right Move?

National Journal asks its panel of transportation experts whether mass transit agencies really deserve $2 billion in emergency operating aid.

June 3, 2010 - National Journal

Experts Weigh in on Question of Bike-Car Equality

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood recently wrote on his blog that bicyclists would no longer be overlooked by federal transportation policy. National Journal asks its panel of experts whether cars and bikes should be treated equally.

March 25, 2010 - National Journal

Was High-Speed Rail Investment Worthwhile?

National Journal asks its panel of transportation experts whether the Obama Administration's recent announcement of high-speed rail funding projects is really a wise investment.

February 3, 2010 - National Journal

Transportation Experts Offer Ideas for Promoting Livable Communities

National Journal asks its panel of transportation experts how planners should promote livable communities.

October 11, 2009 - National Journal

Experts Offer Advice on the Next Transportation Bill

National Journal Magazine has asked it's team of political insiders/bloggers to give their thoughts on how the next federal transportation bill should be written.

December 8, 2008 - National Journal

The Bicycle Lobby Comes Of Age

The group America Bikes celebrates the new federal transportation bill -- and their new-found power.

August 15, 2005 - National Journal

A Rough Road Ahead

The National Journal offers an in-depth analysis of the growing debate over the highway bill and the road it must travel through Congress.

May 22, 2003 - National Journal

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