Transportation

The Painful Cost Of Transportation

Transportation costs take toll on both households and communities

June 16, 2005 - Los Angeles Daily News

Hybrids in HOV Lanes a Pandora's Box

Provisions that would give over High Occupancy Vehicle lanes to Hybrid vehicles could send a "bogus message" to consumers.

June 16, 2005 - Working for Change

The Benefits Of Congestion Charging

The mayor of London urges world mayors that to unclog city streets and fight global warming by adopting congestion charging.

June 15, 2005 - The Washington Post

Chicago Transit Authority In Dire Straits

The beleaguered organization needs more funds to continue running past this year.

June 14, 2005 - The Chicago Tribune

Congressional Delegation To Ensure Houston's Transit Funding

Houston's transit plan takes a small step for commuter-kind.

June 14, 2005 - The Houston Chronicle

Toll Roads Of The Future

Using capitalism and latest technologies, a new system combines toll roads with free lanes.

June 13, 2005 - Wired

Doing The Math On Public Transit

Otis White evaluates the claim that buying BMW SUVs for riders is actually cheaper the investing in rail.

June 13, 2005 - Center For Transportation Excellence

Baltimore Plans Major Bus Route Changes

Several public hearings are planned to discuss the proposed changes to the MTA routes.

June 11, 2005 - The Baltimore Sun

Is It Cheaper To Lease Cars For Transit Riders?

How does the cost of new rail systems compare to leasing riders luxury SUVs instead?

June 10, 2005 - The Heritage Foundation

A 'Must-Have Accessory' For Urban SUVs

Spray-on mud helps urban drivers give the impression that they have been driving through rugged wilderness in their luxury SUV.

June 10, 2005 - Wired

Most Expensive Places To Drive

Sperling's Best Places examines 84 major cities to determine the ten most expensive places to drive.

June 10, 2005 - MSN

Mixing Cars And Pedestrians

'No pedestrian may unnecessarily stop or delay traffic while in a marked or unmarked crosswalk...'

June 8, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Safest U.S. Cities For Driving

Based on two years worth of accident data, Allstate Insurance Co. identifies the safest U.S. cities for driving.

June 8, 2005 - The Chicago Tribune

UK's New Proposed Road Pricing -- $2 Per Mile

The U.K.'s transport secretary considers a 'revolutionary' congestion pricing plan to prevent 'LA-style gridlock.'

June 8, 2005 - The Guardian Unlimited

San Francisco To Study Congestion Pricing

San Francisco's supervisors have voted to apply for a federal grant to study London-style congestion pricing.

June 7, 2005 - The San Francisco Chronicle

China's Dangerous Love Affair With Cars

Already heavily polluted, China's cities face a troubling picture of many more cars on the roads in coming years.

June 6, 2005 - The Economist

Melbourne's Transportation Crisis And How To Solve It

A plan for reinvigorating the Australian city's transportation network.

June 6, 2005 - The Age, Australia

Sydney's Public Transportation Behind The Times

Australia's top city deserves a world-class transportation system.

June 4, 2005 - The Sydney Morning Herald

Bicycle Culture Growing In Los Angeles

Los Angeles cyclists come together to organize "Bike Summer" -- a month long festival of bicycle-related events this June.

June 3, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Minnesotan Mayors Demand Upgrades To Transportation

Transportation issues remains a top issue with Minnesotan citizens -- so why isn't the current legislation doing anything about it?

June 1, 2005 - Pioneer Press

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