Topic – Driving
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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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Speed limit increased to 80 on two Austin-area highways
Highways designed for 85
The Texas Transportation Commission has approved of speed limit increases to 80 mph on 54 miles of roadway in the Austin area.
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Dallas discusses reduction of parking requirements
To guide efficient development
Recognizing the waste of over-parking in development projects, a Dallas city council committee is considering a cut to some parking requirements.
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Youth losing interest in cars
G.M. seeking advice from MTV
As younger generations are showing decreased interest in automobiles, industry leaders such as General Motors are applying creative marketing approaches.
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Houston hosts mass of ‘super-commuters’
Largest increase in nation
In a new national study, Houston and Dallas featured the largest percentage of super-commuters, with more than 13 percent of all workers falling there.
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Alex Banchero
How much your car really costs
How much your car really costs you and the quality of your living
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Peer-to-peer car sharing on the rise
Even GM approves new approach
Peer-to-peer car sharing is becoming more popular, and some car manufacturers are on board.
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Global commuter stress is growing
More people taking transit
While the global commute has become a lot more bearable, drivers' complaints are going through the roof.
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