Houston Tomorrow
Research and discussion for citizens and decision makers
Topic – Rural
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Rural residents losing access to intercity transit
3.5 mil residents lost access
North Dakota has fewest residents with access to intercity transportation
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Livable communities in rural America
Small towns can be urban
Transportation for America features the efforts of twelve rural communities to make themselves more livable.
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Small towns, rural areas need strong transportation systems
Federal assistance required?
Multi-modal transportation systems and livable communities will help rural areas facing long commutes, volatile energy prices, and changing demographics.
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Cities get less stimulus money than rural areas for roads
Cities 'lost tug of war'
Some say that a lack of urban spending may hurt the economy, although cities stand to benefit from transit money and other funding pots.
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Commentary
Charles Marohn
There is no simple approach to building a Strong Town
Todd Litman
Optimal Transport Policy For An Uncertain Future
Stephen Lee Davis
US House proposes cutting transit funding out of transpo reauthorization bill
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