Livability News - Beyond

LaHood: build HSR or give back the money

Some new govs against projects

David Crossley, Nov 15, 10.

As two new governors work to cancel high speed rail projects, DOT Secretary Ray LaHood says money not used for HSR has to be sent back the Washington.

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‘Mobility gap’ threatens seniors

Soon to be 20% of pop

David Crossley, Nov 15, 10.

As a growing number of seniors outlive their ability to drive, they're threatened by a "mobility gap" that amounts to "house arrest."

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Rapid bus transit cheaper alternative to rail?

Many cities testing buses

Vilas Bhuchar, Nov 15, 10.

With demand for public transportation rising but transit authorities across the nation facing budget cuts, many cities are testing rapid transit buses.

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Better designed cities could improve health

Healing Cities idea

Vilas Bhuchar, Nov 15, 10.

Sarah Goodyear argues that obesity is literally built into our environment and wonders if better designed places could heal us instead of making us sick.

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Elections cloud Fla. high speed rail

Tampa mayor sees renewal

David Crossley, Nov 11, 10.

The elections may slow the Florida high speed rail initiative, but the Tampa mayor believes a new station would revitalize a center city area.

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Urbanism and transit following the 2010 elections

A round up of viewpoints

Jay Blazek Crossley, Nov 08, 10.

The 2010 elections will have a lasting impact on local and national transportation policy, but for good or bad is in the eye of the beholder.

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Some pols threaten to scuttle HSR

Two new governors: OH, WI

Jon Boyd, Nov 04, 10.

Two governors-elect have vowed to scuttle high-speed rail projects for their states, Mica wants to refocus on several neglected projects.

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House transpo chair loses re-election bid

John Mica is ranking member

Jon Boyd, Nov 03, 10.

James Oberstar, Chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, lost his bid for re-election Tuesday, and gave a farewell…

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Apple subway station?

Chicago Red Line

Jon Boyd, Nov 03, 10.

Apple Computer paid $4 million to renovate a subway station in Chicago.

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Top metros are the basis of rebuilding

Fully 3/4 of GDP

Jon Boyd, Nov 01, 10.

America's top 100 metropolitan areas create 74 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and house two thirds of our population, and are the key to rebuilding.

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