Atlanta, GA
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Sound Transit presents route options for Federal Way Link Extension project
Seattle, WA
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Sound Transit officials recently presented the preliminary route and station options, and their impacts to the community, for the Federal Way Link Extension project at a Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce round table and council meeting on Tuesday…
More info at http://www.federalwaymirror.com/news/297257941.html
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Millennials’ urban lifestyle driving transit improvements
Spokane, WA
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A trend toward renewed urbanization in larger U.S. cities has not escaped the notice of real estate professionals…
More info at http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2015/mar/23/millennials-urban-lifestyle-driving-transit/
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A $30 billion light rail ticket? Pass
Phoenix, AZ
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The Phoenix City Council has voted to hurriedly put a $30 billion transportation package on the August ballot. This huge sales tax increase is a terrible idea on so many fronts…
More info at http://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/2015/03/23/30-billion-light-rail-ticket/70350000/
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BoC is split on chairman’s new BRT proposition
Cobb County, GA
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MARIETTA — This week, Cobb Commission Chairman Tim Lee said he would not push forward on his proposal to create a bus rapid transit system without support from commissioners…
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The US economy is under threat because of its neglected infrastructure
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Ah, the first signs of spring in the capital of the free world. Thickening buds on the azaleas and dogwoods, the start of the Cherry Blossom festival, and the new baseball season (can the hometown Nationals win the World Series?) just a fortnight away. Oh yes, and the potholes…
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Transit plebiscite highlights generational divide in Metro Vancouver
Vancouver, CAN
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The transit plebiscite offers Baby Boomers an opportunity to leave a legacy behind for the following generations, according one prominent urban planner…
More info at http://metronews.ca/news/vancouver/1319962/transit-plebiscite-highlights-generational-divide-in-metro-vancouver/
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In Richland Hills, it’s mass transit vs. mad citizens
Richland Hills, TX
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Like most people aboard the Trinity Railway Express, Ken Faulhaber just wants a safe, reliable ride to work…
More info at http://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/community/northeast-tarrant/article16026218.html
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Public bus service begins in Clayton County after new tax adopted to support transit
Clayton County, GA
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ATLANTA — MARTA buses started carrying passengers Saturday in Clayton County after local residents agreed to raise taxes to support the transit system…
More info at http://www.greenfieldreporter.com/view/story/5c8aefd9db854911b647ffff45565f8c/GA–MARTA-Clayton
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Editorial: UTA has a tough road to public trust
Salt Lake City, UT
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Jaws dropped on Capitol Hill when a bill that would have allowed cities and counties to boost their local sales tax take, and spend it on expanding and improving the operations of the Utah Transit Authority, died as time ran out on the 2014 session of the Utah Legislature…
More info at http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/2314852-155/editorial-uta-has-a-tough-road