Transportation

Efforts Underway To Revive 'Techway' Study

Developers, commuters, and businesses are call for reviving a cancelled feasibility study for the controversial 'Techway' project in Washington D.C.

June 14, 2001 - The Washington Post

Managing Your City's 'Big Dig'

When a big highway project digs in, it's no small challenge to keeptraffic moving around it--and the public enthusiastic for it.

June 14, 2001 - Governing

Take The A Train To The Airport

Officials in Milwaukee want to build an Amtrak station in the Mitchell International Airport, as part of a plan to create a network between various modes of transportation in the state.

June 14, 2001 - The Chicago Tribune

What's The Verdict On HOV Lanes?

Transportation engineers in Charlotte are wrestling with the successes and shortcomings of building carpool lanes.

June 12, 2001 - The Charlotte Observer

Researchers Developing Car Parts From Grass

Bio-degradable plant-based car parts promise higher fuel efficiency.

June 12, 2001 - National Geographic

LAX Expansion Opposed By L.A.'s New Mayor

Mayor-elect Jim Hahn opposes the proposed airport expansion supported by pilots and air-traffic controllers, citing environmental concerns over increased emissions.

June 11, 2001 - MSNBC

Georgia's Governor Testifies To Keep Road Funding

Gov. Barnes asked a federal judge to keep the road money flowing in the Atlanta region, after environmentalist filed a suit proclaiming the state hasn't done enough to combat the region's congestion and air quality issues.

June 9, 2001 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Orange County Residents Oppose Highway Due To Sprawl

33 percent of residents surveyed about a new toll highway in Orange County oppose it. Their reason - increased urban sprawl.

June 8, 2001 - Orange County Register

Bill Encourages Public Transit, Car-pooling

A Massachusetts bill proposes tax breaks for businesses that encourage employees' use of public transport and car pools.

June 6, 2001 - The Boston Globe

Atlanta's Transportation Superagency Struggling

Created to address regional air quality and traffic congestion that ran afoul of federal clean air laws, the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority has yet to produce any tangible evidence that it is fulfilling its purpose after two years of existance.

June 6, 2001 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Commuting To Work With Pedal Power

A columnist for the Dallas Morning News chronicles his commute to work on his bicycle.

June 5, 2001 - Dallas News

Big Dig Planners Work To Sustain Traffic Flow

With a big project like Boston's Central Artery, maintaining traffic flow is a major concern. Planners for the project have thus far been up to the challenge.

June 5, 2001 - The Boston Globe

Jeff Morales Wants To Transform Caltrans

Caltrans may have budget cuts ahead but its director is still planning to tranform the agency.

June 4, 2001 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

Why Mass Transit Is In Trouble

If the benefits of mass transit are well known, why are Canadian transit agencies in trouble?

June 4, 2001 - The Ottawa Citizen

Commuter Rail Laying Track In Downtown Ft. Worth

The Fort Worth Transportation Authority is hoping to begin service connecting it to Dallas before November.

June 2, 2001 - Dallas News

Guideway Or The Highway?

Competition is heating up between Bay Area transit advocates and highway industry officials to secure project funding from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.

June 1, 2001 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Increase Funding For Public Transit

This editorial calls for the state of Pennsylvania to increase funding for public transit projects and gives reasons why this is necessary.

May 31, 2001 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Drawing Board Freeways In L.A. County

There is a Caltrans master plan that was developed in 1958. Only 61% of those roads have been built.

May 29, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

Opposition To New Bridge Followed Familar Path

Maryland residents oppose a proposed "Techway". The pattern of opposition to new roads in becoming all too common.

May 27, 2001 - The Washington Post

Bus Strike Blamed For Increase In Crime

A bus strike in West Vancouver, Canada, is being blamed for an increase in crime; crooks use public transit for transportation to and from crime scenes.

May 26, 2001 - The Vancouver Sun

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