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Blogosphere: 'Socialist' LRT, Twin Cities Accessibility Measures, Business Miss BRT Benefits, Fed Transpo Funding Role
January 28, 2013
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Blogosphere - In this section you'll find commentary, opinion and editorials from blogs and newspapers around the country. The opinions expressed in these blogs do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Reconnecting America.
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Commentary: About that 'Socialist' Light Rail Line
Columbian
Let's assume that Portland State University economist Tom Potiowsky was swinging for the fence when he took a swing at light-rail opponents at Thursday's Economic Forecast Breakfast, sponsored by The Columbian...
Read On Blogosphere: Twin Cities Accessibility Measure Out Transportationist
This report summarizes previous phases of the Access to Destinations project and applies the…
Let's assume that Portland State University economist Tom Potiowsky was swinging for the fence when he took a swing at light-rail opponents at Thursday's Economic Forecast Breakfast, sponsored by The Columbian...
Read On Blogosphere: Twin Cities Accessibility Measure Out Transportationist
This report summarizes previous phases of the Access to Destinations project and applies the…
Blogosphere: Funding Portland-Vancouver Bridge, Gondolas For Austin, US Mid-20th Century Infrastructure, Empty Bus Fallacy
November 19, 2012
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Editorial: CRC Games Cloud Federal Funding
Oregonian
The recent defeat of a transportation sales tax in Clark County was characterized by some officials as proof folks in Vancouver oppose light rail. But the characterization was an ill-informed screed by 10 southwest Washington Republicans protesting the design and financing of a new bridge linking Portland and Vancouver and the light-rail line built into it...
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The recent defeat of a transportation sales tax in Clark County was characterized by some officials as proof folks in Vancouver oppose light rail. But the characterization was an ill-informed screed by 10 southwest Washington Republicans protesting the design and financing of a new bridge linking Portland and Vancouver and the light-rail line built into it...
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News: US Highway Aid Disparity, Transit Social Benefits, Mesa LRT Extension, Megacities For Poor, Graduate Clustering
May 31, 2012
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Tracks News - In this section you'll find news from cities around the country as well as interviews and general reporting on issues. It might be from a newspaper or a blog, but it counts as news.
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Research: Donor vs Donee States in US Highway Aid
Springer Transportation
In 2009, the US government spent more than $42 billion on the federal-aid highway program. Most of this money was raised from motor vehicle taxes, whose proceeds are deposited in the highway trust fund...
Read On Research: Long Term Social Benefits of Transit TRB TRIS
Standard cost benefit analysis (CBA) is often criticised for not taking land use effects induced by transport investments and wider economic benefits into account...
In 2009, the US government spent more than $42 billion on the federal-aid highway program. Most of this money was raised from motor vehicle taxes, whose proceeds are deposited in the highway trust fund...
Read On Research: Long Term Social Benefits of Transit TRB TRIS
Standard cost benefit analysis (CBA) is often criticised for not taking land use effects induced by transport investments and wider economic benefits into account...
News: Delhi TOD Property Tax, Transpo Bill Impact, BRT Color Scheme, Research Urban Tree Planting, Portland Prosperity Districts
February 13, 2012
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International: Dehli Metro Zones Face Property Tax
Times of India
In a move that may further push up property prices along Metro corridors, the Centre has asked the Delhi government to impose a dedicated tax or levies on real estate transactions in those areas. The levy may also be imposed on additional floor area ratio...
Read On California: House Bill Would Harm State Los Angeles…
In a move that may further push up property prices along Metro corridors, the Centre has asked the Delhi government to impose a dedicated tax or levies on real estate transactions in those areas. The levy may also be imposed on additional floor area ratio...
Read On California: House Bill Would Harm State Los Angeles…
News: Pedestrian Safety, Congestion Charging Research, HSR & Farming, BART Livermore Battle, Ft. Lauderdale Streetcar, TOD Before T
January 23, 2012
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Norfolk: University Endangered Peds w LRT Decision
Virginian Pilot
Because of their safety concerns for students on campus, Norfolk State University officials forced a $7 million relocation of the light-rail station across Brambleton Avenue, to move it away from the school...
Read On Research: Stockholm Congestion Charges, 5 Years Transport Policy
Congestion charges were introduced in Stockholm in 2006, first as a trial followed by a referendum, then permanently from 2007. This paper…
Because of their safety concerns for students on campus, Norfolk State University officials forced a $7 million relocation of the light-rail station across Brambleton Avenue, to move it away from the school...
Read On Research: Stockholm Congestion Charges, 5 Years Transport Policy
Congestion charges were introduced in Stockholm in 2006, first as a trial followed by a referendum, then permanently from 2007. This paper…
Blogosphere: Case For Congestion, Paying Transit Tab, Charlotte Highway Noose, Housing Is Health Policy, Beating Traffic
December 16, 2011
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Blogosphere: Norquist - The Case for Congestion
Atlantic Cities
Yogi Berra once said, "nobody goes there anymore. It's too crowded." It's certainly true that people complain about congestion. Yet it's just as true that popular destinations tend to be crowded. ..
Read On Opinion: We Should All Pay Transit Tab Indianapolis Star
Let's be honest. The proposed new Central Indiana transit plan -- with its enhanced bus lines and rail…
Yogi Berra once said, "nobody goes there anymore. It's too crowded." It's certainly true that people complain about congestion. Yet it's just as true that popular destinations tend to be crowded. ..
Read On Opinion: We Should All Pay Transit Tab Indianapolis Star
Let's be honest. The proposed new Central Indiana transit plan -- with its enhanced bus lines and rail…
Blogosphere: When Conservatives Dislike the Market
August 23, 2011|Yglesias
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Stockholm is the only city in the world to have implemented a congestion pricing scheme that was subject to voter referendum, so it's an interesting place to study to better understand the politics of the issue... Read On
Blogosphere: The Stockholm Model
July 1, 2011|Citiwire (via Price Tags)
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Imagine this: A major city center redevelopment scheme would take down two highway bridges and build one replacement, shrink vehicular access from 12 to 8 lanes (6 for cars, 2 for trams and buses), expand cycle, pedestrian and public transit capacity, diminish the number and height of proposed new buildings after public comment, and add a sizable park also at the urging of the public...
Cities of Opportunity
May 1, 2011|Partnership for New York City
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When the first edition of Cities of Opportunity was developed, we made a decision to rank cities only in their 10 indicator categories and to forego showing overall rankings to avoid the misperception of a contest. That risk seemed especially significant in 2007, when the media cast New York and London in a death match for global capital market kingship.
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