Transportation

LA Transit Strike A Threat To Employment

For the car-less in California, transit strikes are a real threat to jobs, education and health.

October 20, 2003 - USA Today

Personal Rapid Transit Will Never Happen

Randal O'Toole offers his perspective on why Personal Rapid Transit will never happen -- and how it will happenif it does.

October 20, 2003 - The Thoreau Institute

Light Rail May Increase Sales, Property Values

Rail transit tends to generate increased retail sales and increased business and residential property values, studies find.

October 20, 2003 - The Arizona Republic

Memphis Light Rail Comes In Under Budget

The Memphis light rail extension provides another example of new rail transit lines are coming in on time, under budget.

October 19, 2003 - GoMemphis

Performance Indicators In Urban Transport Planning

Wendell Cox offers a methodology for allocating public resources to transit strategies that most effectivelycontribute to the achievement of long term transport objectives.

October 19, 2003 - The Public Purpose

Portland Light Rail Extension To Open Early And Under Budget

The 5.8-mile Yellow Line running between the Rose Quarter and the Portland Expo Center will open May 1, ahead of schedule and about $30 million less than its $350 million budget. The original opening target was Sept. 7, 2004.

October 18, 2003 - Light Rail Progress

Green Signal For Fast Trains

Rail has proven itself reliable, economically viable, and better for the environment, writes the Christian Science Monitor.

October 18, 2003 - The Christian Science Monitor

WA Considering Raising HOV Restriction

WA is considering raising the HOV restriction to 3 instead of 2 people.

October 17, 2003 - The Seattle Times

He Wants To Reclaim Towns For Pedestrians

Dan Burden heads a nonprofit group that helps towns be more pedestrian-friendly.

October 16, 2003 - The Christian Science Monitor

No End In Sight To L.A. Transit Strike

As the transit strike in Los Angeles enters its third day, 1/2 million are stranded. Is the MTA is actually making money on the strike?

October 16, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

Sacramento Light Rail: On Time, On Budget

Despite California's continuing economic downtown, Sacramento Regional Transit's new LRT "South Line" is meeting initial ridership expectations.

October 15, 2003 - Light Rail Progress

Conservative Utah Residents Take To The Rails

Salt Lake City TRAX light rail boosts Utah Transit Authority patronage to more than 100,000 daily trips.

October 15, 2003 - Deseret News

Is Amtrak A Federal Responsibility?

Amtrak President David Gunn is touring the country to garner support for the nation’s rail service, which could face huge cuts from the Bush administration.

October 14, 2003 - Great Falls Tribune

Transportation Enhancements: A Good Use Of Taxpayer Dollars?

Federal highway tax dollars are spent on some unlikely projects.

October 14, 2003 - Richmond Times-Dispatch

Is That American?

Oregon posts reward for driving less.

October 13, 2003 - Michigan Land Use Institute

Comprehensive Transportation Plan Defeated

Orange County FL voters rejected the Mobility 20/20 Plan, a joint County/City of Orlando proposal to improve roads, provide bike lanes, and establish light rail service via a half-cent sales tax.

October 12, 2003 - The Orlando Sentinel

Delhi: 'Mooving' Cows Out of the City

As congestion and traffic accidents are on the rise in Delhi, India, officials make plans to relocate cows from urban areas.

October 12, 2003 - The Chicago Tribune

The Bumpy Road Toward Bicycle Equality

Ithaca cyclists endure the hills and valleys of public debate before making headway with two new routes.

October 10, 2003 - Ithaca Times

Build Your Own Traffic Circle

As traffic congestion worsens, Tucson residents attempt to take matters into their own hands.

October 10, 2003 - Tucson Weekly

Debunking Wendell Cox's 'Lexus Argument'

The "Lexus Argument" or "Jaguar Argument" used by many transit critics does not stand up to serious analysis.

October 10, 2003 - Public Transit

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