Livability News - Beyond

Americans lag behind in walking

Thousands of steps behind

Jon Boyd, Oct 13, 10.

A study led by a University of Tennessee researcher reports that Americans walk less than people in some other industrialized countries.

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Smart technology can reduce congestion

More capacity, same roads

Jon Boyd, Oct 10, 10.

Smart technology can leverage existing transportation infrastructure: ease congestion, save money, and create jobs.

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A year later, no federal transpo bill

Past DOT heads decry inaction

Jon Boyd, Oct 10, 10.

Over a year has passed since the expiration of SAFETEA-LU, and two former Transportation Secretaries are calling for action.

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National Rail Plan published

Passenger and freight rail

Jon Boyd, Oct 07, 10.

A progress report on the National Rail Plan has been issued to Congress by the Federal Railroad Administration.

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Bicycle commuting surging in many cities

KC, Indy, NOLA surging

Jon Boyd, Oct 06, 10.

Bicycle commuting is on the rise in cities.

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Walkable neighborhood choice relates to body mass index

Values walking = stable BMI

Jon Boyd, Oct 06, 10.

Researchers from the University of Alberta looked for correlations between where people choose to live and changes in their body mass indexes (BMI).

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Housing demand shifting with demographics

More owners than buyers

Jon Boyd, Oct 03, 10.

William H. Lucy claims shifting demographics is causing change in housing demand.

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Housing, transpo costs too high, HUD chief says

52% of income

Jon Boyd, Oct 03, 10.

HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan claims sprawl is pushing up the cost of housing + transportation.

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Sen. Boxer calls for beefed-up infrastructure fund

LA 30/10 initiative as model

Jon Boyd, Oct 02, 10.

Senator Boxer prescribes a modified Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) to excelerate financing of infrastructure projects.

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DC transit agency contemplates new TOD model

"Pre-development planning"

Jon Boyd, Oct 02, 10.

WMATA wants a partner for joint TOD near its rail station in New Carrollton, MD.

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