Angie Schmitt
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Trump’s First Budget May Zero Out Federal Transit Funding
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Donald Trump's first budget will reportedly follow a blueprint for extreme spending cuts laid out by the Heritage Foundation. That could spell disaster for cities, since Heritage recommends eliminating federal support for transit.
8 Transportation Engineering Euphemisms That Should Be Tossed Out
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To this day, jargon that originated in the mid-20th Century highway era tilts transportation engineering against walking, biking, and transit.
One British City’s Transit Solution: Tax Parking
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Nottingham, England, is winning recognition around the U.K. for its successful commuter parking program, which charges employers for the spaces they provide to employees and directs the revenue to transit.
Anticipating a Big Year for Transit Expansion in 2017
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About 80 major new transitways will be under construction across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, reports Yonah Freemark in his annual roundup.
The Unequal Toll of Pedestrian Deaths
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News reports tend to blame the victims of these crashes for transgressions like "distracted walking" or crossing where they shouldn't have. But a new analysis from Smart Growth America highlights how pedestrian deaths are a systemic problem caused by the dangerous design of our streets and transportation systems.
More States Are Looting Federal Funds for Walking and Biking
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A growing number of states are opting to take federal money earmarked for walking and biking projects and spend it on roads instead, reports Margo Pedroso of the Safe Routes to School National Partnership.
All-Door Boarding Can Save Time for Bus Riders — If Transit Agencies Embrace It
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All-door boarding can speed up heavily-used bus routes and improve customer satisfaction. But transit agencies have to fully commit to the new policy to realize the benefits.
Uber Can’t Replace Transit — Here Are 3 Reasons Why
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The latest line from anti-transit types is that ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft are going to make fixed-route bus or rail service obsolete. If you find yourself arguing with someone about why transit is essential, a new fact sheet from TransitCenter can help.
Watch the Insanity of American School Drop-Off
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When every student has a parental chauffeur, this is what you get.
A Single Florida Bureaucrat Might Kneecap Miami’s Commuter Rail
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Out of the blue Tri-Rail is facing insolvency -- all because a single state bureaucrat is threatening to throw the agency’s otherwise stable finances into turmoil.
How Much of Your City Is Really Urban?
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Many places that get categorized as “suburbs” are actually pretty urban. They may not be located in a central city, but they are compact, walkable places.
From Pennsylvania, a Preview of How Trump & Co. Might Bully Cities
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How much will cities be threatened by the impending Trump presidency? An early front in this confrontation concerns immigration. Trump has threatened to revoke federal funds from hundreds of “sanctuary cities” that do not report undocumented immigrants to federal officials. Jake Blumgart at Plan Philly reports that Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey has already embraced the spirit of Trump’s proposal, calling for the feds to […]