Topic – Transportation
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Roger K. Lewis, FAIA
We must shift focus
Entire metropolitan regions need to be green, not just houses and buildings.
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Streetsblog examines SAFETEA-LU’s flaws
New bill must fix problems
The current transportation bill, which expires in September, contains several key problems that must be addressed in the upcoming reauthorization bill.
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Dukakis: Rail creates thriving cities
Says rail is only good answer
The former presidential candidate and governor of Massachusetts believes rail is superior to congestion pricing, Bus Rapid Transit, and HOV lanes.
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State Senate approves creation of high-speed rail authority
Bill goes to House
The corporation would be charged with planning and developing a 200 mph rail system connecting Houston, Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, and San Antonio.
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Funding system “broken”
Antiquated system favors roads
Robin Holzer, chair of the Citizens' Transportation Coalition, noted that the federal funding process favors highways at the expense of transit projects.
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County Commissioners
Meeting notes - May 5, 2009
The commissioners debated a transit consultant's contract and fees, named May 24-30 as Hurricane Preparedness Week, and conducted two public hearings.
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House leaders discussing broader local-option funding proposal
Would include every city
The proposal would allow communities statewide to raise their own gas taxes, unlike a narrower version that excludes the Houston region.
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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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