This Is Our Country

A quick thought from last night’s primary in New Hampshire: How jarring is it to see reformer John Edwards take the stage to "This Is Our Country" a song that is synonymous with a truck commercial? I know that he’s been on tour with Mellencamp (who’s been a huge supporter of his campaign), but for me this was just a sharp reminder that all major candidates are punting on real transportation reform as an issue.

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Biking to Work Around the Country

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A High-Speed Rail Roundup

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Today, The Transport Politic continues its excellent coverage of high-speed rail proposals around the country with a comprehensive roundup of the projects that will be vying for federal funds in the months to come. As Yonah Freemark writes, Photo by reallyboring via Flickr. The economic stimulus bill included $8 billion for high-speed rail projects. Though […]

Optimist Wine Country Classic Bike Ride

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Time 13 November · 07:30 – 19:00 Location River Oaks Hot Springs Events Pavilion 800 Clubhouse Drive Paso Robles, CA Created by: The Central Coast Autism Spectrum Center More info This is the inaugural bike event being sponsored by the Optimist Clubs of the Central Coast as a benefit ride for the Central Coast Autism […]