Day: February 19, 2009
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Sign Up Now for April 5th’s Citywide Transit Race
Don't Worry, These Transit People Aren't You're Competion in April
February 19, 2009
Americans, David Brooks, and “The Dutch Option”
Ben Fried got it exactly right about the errors that riddled Tuesday's David Brooks column. Brooks was so far off the mark, though, that it's worth another look at the ways he misled readers.
February 19, 2009
Final CA Budget Cuts Gas Tax Increase, Still Nothing for Transit
In other words, the passage of the budget was so important to legislative leaders, they were willing to shake-up the electoral system that put them in office in the first place. And yet...not one legislature from Los Angeles or any other metropolis was willing to stand up for transit operating funds.
February 19, 2009
Listening to the President on Transportation
Over the last few weeks, President Obama has made a few different
statements that have gotten the attention of urbanists and sustainable
transportation advocates. Could it be? Does this guy really get it? And
if so, what is he going to do about it?
February 19, 2009
Today’s Headlines
Assembly Passes State Budget, Times Doesn’t Mention Massive Transit Service Cuts, Again State Budget Deal Delays Diesel Air Pollution Plan (Times) EPA May Regulate CO2 Before Congress Does (NYT) GM Promises This Gov’t Loan Will Be the Last It Needs (NYT) When It Comes to Transit the Feds Give But the State Takes Away (LA … Continued
February 19, 2009