mass transit
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Mass. Transit bans ad on Scott Brown’s vote to gut Clean Air Act
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority ruled an ad highlighting Scott Brown's vote to gut the Clean Air Act is too controversial for riders.
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Minn. state Rep. Mike Beard prepares to devastate Twin Cities transit, economy, residents
Rep. Mike Beard.Minnesota state Rep. Mike Beard (R) is famous among people who enjoy laughing at stupid things politicians say. A sampling: You may recall his argument against high-speed rail: “We already have highways.” His argument that coal mining hasn’t done any damage to the earth: “When we were done, we put it all back […]
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Social network for mass transit almost redeems social networks
Photo: Sveter SveterMan, what did we do before we had smartphones to answer all of life’s questions? Wracking your brains to remember who played Chunk in “The Goonies”? You can haul out IMDB at the bar. Wondering where to go for dinner? There are apps to tell you the best place within walking distance of […]
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How buses and ferries and light rail have made it cool to live in New Jersey [VIDEO]
Ever heard the phrase “transit-oriented development” and felt like you’d rather take a nice nap than learn what it means? Well, wake up and spend 3 minutes and 18 seconds watching this video from the Streetfilms crew. It shows how investment in excellent transit (light rail, buses, ferries, and commuter trains), along with some zoning […]
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Sorry, Eminem: Mass transit creates jobs, not Detroit
“Did you see what Mother Jones said about this ad? I’m about to cry.”Chrysler’s Super Bowl spot may feature Eminem looking all tough, but here’s one way he’s helping the terrorists win: Compared to mass transit, cars suck at creating jobs. A new report analyzing stimulus spending shows that spending on public transportation and road […]
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Statistics help a mom cut the car seat tether
I rode the Seattle streetcar today with my nearly two-year-old daughter. It was her first “school” field trip, and her classmates had been excited about it for weeks. There were lively debates in the Rainforest Room about whether the streetcar would be purple or orange. Edie, who wore her lavender shirt for “trolley day,” picked […]
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The fate of mass transit in an age of deficit hysteria
As deficit hysteria mounts, the bad economy is derailing what little green infrastructure we have. Now it's really time for greens to get active in the economic-policy debate, or risk being stuck with outdated technologies like the car.
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Colorado gov. candidate: Biking and transit are part of U.N. plot
Recently I spoke with Denver mayor and Colorado governor candidate John Hickenlooper, who's worked to expand the city's transit system and launch a bike-sharing program that lets members get around the central city without burning gas or contributing to traffic congestion. It's only fair to report what Hickenlooper's leading opponent for governor has to say. Ladies and gentlemen, Dan Maes.
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Colorado: Denver mayor and guv candidate talks bike-sharing, light rail, and coal
Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper took Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on a bike ride last week to show off B-cycle, the city's new bike-sharing program. He talks to Grist about urban mobility and his campaign for governor.