Transportation

Tampa's Streetcars Grand (Re)Opening

More than 20,000 people were expected to celebrate the rebirth of Tampa's streetcars.

October 23, 2002 - The Tampa Tribune

Seattle Can Learn From Boston's Big Dig

As Seattle embarkes on construction of its Alaskan Way Viaduct, the city can learn from the mistakes of Boston's Big Dig.

October 23, 2002 - The Seattle Post-Intelligencer

San Diego's Successful Toll Carpool Lanes

Critics argue that the popular and successful toll program is economically unjust. Are these 'Lexus lanes' for the wealthy?

October 21, 2002 - The Los Angeles Times

Five Lessons Of Light Rail

Planners in Canada's Waterloo Region consider important lessons while debating LRT and the shape of future development.

October 21, 2002 - The Record

Aging Viaduct Will Cost Billions To Replace

Replacing Seattle's 50-year old Alaskan Way Viaduct will likely take 30 years and cost $15.7 billion.

October 21, 2002 - The Seattle Times

Seattle Post-Intelligencer Endorses Monorail Proposal

A monorail through the heart of Seattle would have a dramatic impact on the architectural and cultural fabric of the city.

October 21, 2002 - The Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Is Seattle's Traffic Congestion Easing?

Recent traffic count data suggest that the number of cars on many state roads is decreasing.

October 20, 2002 - The Seattle Times

Transit Agency Terminates Scandal-Plagued Red Cross Contract

Southern California's largest transit agency terminated the charity's contract and is now looking into potential lawsuit.

October 19, 2002 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Costly I-75 Upgrade Could Increase Congestion

The proposed plan to widen Interstate 75 will cost nearly half a billion dollars. A study shows that widening the interstate could increase

October 18, 2002 - The Cincinnati Enquirer

A 40-MPG SUV? It's Possible

Technology to make SUVs more fuel-efficient exists. So what's holding back the auto industry?

October 18, 2002 - Technology Review

Reviving Richmond's Streetcars

As a tool to revive downtown, a retail broker pushes electric streetcars in Richmond.

October 18, 2002 - Richmond Business Journal

Maker Of 150mph 'JetTrain' Targets Inter-City Routes

Partners, US Federal Railroad Administration and Bombardier Transportation, hope to expand high speed rail service.

October 17, 2002 - The Chicago Tribune

Central Florida Struggles With Transportation

Local leaders know they need a transportation plan, but exactly what sort and how to pay for it are still unclear.

October 17, 2002 - The Orlando Sentinel

Controversy Surrounds CA's $900 Million Transportation Proposal

Tensions rise in Sacramento concerning a proposal which aims to relieve some of the nation's worst traffic congestion.

October 16, 2002 - Monterey County Herald

FTA Approves LRT Starter Line

Norfolk, VA has overcome the first obstacle toward developing a regional rail system.

October 16, 2002 - Virginian Pilot

Moscow Faces Parking Crunch

In the past 10 years, the city's cars tripled in number from 800,000 to 2.2 million.

October 16, 2002 - Moscow Times

If You Build Rail Transit, Will They Come?

For Central Florida, it's a billion-dollar question: Will a 20-mile light-rail system running from Altamonte Springs to the Orange County Convention Center be a boon to commuters -- or an expensive boondoggle? [Link corrected]

October 15, 2002 - The Orlando Sentinel

If Tampa Builds Trolley, Will Riders Come?

The big question facing the new $53 million Tampa trolley system is the same one that haunted the 1985 $7 million "People Mover" monorail: will enough people pay to ride?

October 14, 2002 - The St. Petersburg Times

New Rail Service Proposed In New Jersey

A new sales pitch proposes to use existing freight lines to move commuters between Bergen and Passaic counties.

October 14, 2002 - New Jersey Record & Herald News

A Model For Seattle's Monorail

Seattle looks to Vancouver's SkyTrain system for inspiration.

October 14, 2002 - The Seattle Times

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