Election 2008
Streetsblog LA
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.
January 9, 2008
Grist has their debate analysis up
It can be read here...bonus points to anyone who responds to my post.
November 19, 2007
Car Culture Not Mentioned as Dems Talk Greenhouse Gases
I just got back from the Presidential Forum on Global Warming & America's Energy Future and wanted to post a quick report. I'm sure Grist will have a more in-depth one shortly and a transcript. But, for those of you looking for some transportation news out of the debate, I'm here to tell you there wasn't any.
November 17, 2007
A look at Edwards/Obama Greenhouse Gas Plans
Some people felt I was a little harsh on Hillary on Friday, arguing that other candidate's Greenhouse Gas plans weren't any better than hers in recognizing the link between reducing emissions and alternative transportation. Let's see how some of the other Dems' plans stack up.
November 12, 2007
Hillary’s GG Plan: Alternative Transportation Barely Spoken Here
It was with some enthusiasm that I started reading Powering America's Future: Hillary Clinton's Plan to Address the Energy and Climate Crisis, most of my immediate family are supporting Hillary, but my enthusiasm waned as I read it further. Clinton's plans to reduce greenhouse gasses barely mention transit.
November 9, 2007
Dems for President to Talk Environment in LA
Grist, the nation's leading environmental blog, and a who's-who of heavy hitters in the environmental community are sponsoring a debate for the Democratic presidential candidates in the Wadsworth Theatre on Saturday, November 17th. It will be interesting to see if any of the top tier presidential candidates tackle the need to reduce automobile dependency. I'll have a full analysis of Senator Clinton's plan (linked in the clips) on Monday.
November 9, 2007