Topic – Culture
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Which cities buy the most books?
No Texan city in top 20
Although not all books bought are read, Amazon has used purchasing data to release their 2012 list of most "well-read" cities in the US.
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Tanya Snyder
Car-sharing could cut emission
Car-sharing could cut carbon emissions from cars by 1.7 percent
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Solving the US obesity problem
Make physical activity routine
The Institute of Medicine has released a new report on obesity in America, recommending five key strategies for addressing the problem.
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Car-sharing network to stay in Austin
Zipcar's 18th metro market
The car-sharing company Zipcar will keep their presence in Austin, making it the 18th metropolitan region to receive services.
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Houstonians want more transit, walkable urbanism
New Kinder Houston Area Survey
The latest Kinder Houston Area Survey reveals that most Houstonians want a more walkable city with better transit access.
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Mayor Parker promises better bikeability
Should feel safe riding solo
Houston Mayor Annise Parker joined hundreds of two-wheeled commuters during Bike to Work Day, and advocated for a more bikable city.
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Examining the health impacts of transportation decisions
New paper released
A newly released paper questions why health impacts aren't always considered when evaluating transportation projects and policies.
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Richard Florida
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