RTA claims increase in use of public transportation | The Tennessean | tennessean.com: "The Regional Transportation Authority reports increases in the use of public transportation in March for both bus and commuter rail service in Middle Tennessee.
The Music City Star train reported a record 25,321 passenger trips in March, an increase of 30 percent from the same month in 2010."
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Frank Jackalone: Public transit would give Florida answer to sprawl, congestion | The News-Press | news-press.com
Frank Jackalone: Public transit would give Florida answer to sprawl, congestion | The News-Press | news-press.com: "It is ironic that in the 21st century, public transit has not expanded sufficiently to meet transportation needs of that development. Instead of moving forward with fuel-efficient transportation choices, such as improved public transit, Florida has taken a step backward by promoting more oil drilling to fuel more cars on more highways."
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Happy Mayor, Happy Town... why? FREE public transit
Chapel Hill Mayor Mark Kleinschmidt discussed the issue of alternative transportation with Carl Schuler, ofUNC Hospitals, at the Starbucks on Franklin Street Wednesday. Kleinschmidt rode Chapel Hill Transit to talk to bus riders about the transportation system.
The Daily Tar Heel :: Kleinschmidt tests transit system; talks with residents: While enjoying complementary coffee and treats, about 15 Chapel Hill residents were able to give the mayor and other Chapel Hill Transit officials feedback about the transportation system.
...The Chapel Hill “fare-free” transit system was first implemented in January 2002, said Brian Litchfield, assistant transit director for Chapel Hill Transit. Since then its ridership has increased every year, reaching nearly 7.5 million in 2009, he said.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
More US southern love for fare-free transit
Wednesday April 20, 2011 in celebration of Earth Day 2011.
The free fare will be on the fixed route service located in
the cities of Conover, Hickory, and Newton.
For more information call 828-464-9444
or visit mygreenway.org to download a brochure"
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
GOP: Climate disruption not happening, please send disaster funds
Fires burn 1.5 million acres in Texas, fueled by record dry conditions | ClimateSignals: "As of April 18, 23 large wildfires were burning in Texas. So far in 2011, the Texas has responded to 7,807 fires, which burned 1,528,714 acres of land and 244 structures, said Governor Rick Perry in an April 16 request to President Obama that the state be declared a major disaster."
Monday, March 28, 2011
Simple Single Mom: Carfree
Simple Single Mom: Carfree: "We love not having a car. We've gotten to know our neighbors by walking past them, instead of just pulling out of our driveway each morning. Riding the bus with a preschooler is especially fun since I don't have to pay attention to traffic it really is quality time. We save money; I save about $12,000 each year by not owning a car. Best of all, my weekends aren't devoted to maintenance & repairs."
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Red states love free public transit
Bus drivers Clifton Godbold and Chris Mitchem talking with Shannon Entz, Edmond community development manager, during bus driver appreciation day for Edmond citylink bus drivers Friday, March 18, 2011. Photo by Paul B. Southerland, The Oklahoman
A woman gets on one of Edmond’s Citylink buses. She’s in labor. Her contractions are five minutes apart. She needs to go 16 miles to an Oklahoma City hospital to have her baby.
It’s just another day in the life of Christy Reid, a bus operator for Edmond’s free public transit system.
Read more: http://newsok.com/edmond-bus-drivers-have-stories-to-tell/article/3551295#ixzz1HWJRaBTY
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Board signs agreement for [fare-free] town bus route
The Hillsborough Town Council approved a formal agreement with Orange County at its Monday, March 14, meeting, officially accepting and acknowledging the assignment of responsibilities placed upon both entities for operation on the Hillsborough circulator bus route.
The route—which swoops in a large figure eight across the town—will run free of charge for residents and will connect with Triangle Transit Authority’s 420 route at Durham County Technical College.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
America's automobile mania | Linh Dinh | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk
America's automobile mania | Linh Dinh | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk: "Driving her kids to school, a South Carolina woman, Amy Lynn Stewart, encountered a group of teens walking in the middle of the road. She honked but they would not get out of the way, so she plowed into them, hitting four. They were 12, 13, 13 and 14 years old."
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