Wilson: Public transit is a priority for Apex seniors

News & Observer: "I would like to speak out for our less vocal seniors. These are the ones who would enjoy taking part in these activities but cannot due to transportation limitations. Either they no longer drive or have no private transportation."

Nature sends another message, will US get it?

Texas flooding: storms inundate roads and leave thousands without power | US news | The Guardian: "Vehicles left stranded on a flooded Interstate 45 in Houston, Texas. Major freeways in the area were impassable Tuesday morning. Photograph: Aaron M Sprecher/AFP/Getty Images"



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Ride a bus for free May 22

Ride a bus for free May 22: "In recognition of Transit Week, National Public Works Week and National Transportation and Bike Month, the Lafayette Transit System will be hosting a "No Pay Bus Day" May 22."

Democracy in America, people consistently say they want #publictransit, but politicians don't listen

Houston Chronicle: "So says the Kinder Institute's recent Houston Area Survey, which found that 43 percent of those surveyed in Harris County said "making improvements in public transportation, such as trains, buses and light rail" is the best-long term solution to the city's congestion. Just 26 percent of survey respondents said the fix is "building bigger and better roads and highways.""

Miami and Miami Beach Both Consider Expanding Free Trolley Services

Miami New Times: "The Miami Beach Trolley debuted in February 2014 and was only meant as a temporary fix as Alton Road was under reconstruction. It runs a simple loop around Alton and West Avenue, but has proven popular and attracts about 1,000 riders a day. Its temporary permit is set to expire in June, but according to the Miami Herald, commissioners wants that extended by a month as they hammer out a permanent and expanded free service. "

South Texas, people want, need, more bus service

The Monitor : "An overwhelming majority of riders, or 74 percent said they were between the ages of 25 and 65. There were requests for expanded bus services in Alton, Palmview and Mission but also for a route between Hidalgo and downtown McAllen. A new route to connect Mercedes and Weslaco was also requested."

United Way decides that #publictransit donation will have greatest impact on community

The Times News: "“I think it is an unusual gift for us as well,” she said after the meeting. “But it’s something we look at as we move forward to see what has the greatest impact on the community.”

Burlington Mayor Ronnie Wall said the city was “obviously” excited and thanked the board for the donation.

“With my previous United Way experience as the president, there is a need in our community for public transportation,” he said."

#Publictransit advocate in Bowling Green has the right spirit

Q&A with Ken Merideth - Bowling Green Daily News: "My hope is that our future leaders at the national, state and local level continue to see public transit as a great investment helping to reduce the need for more and bigger roads, parking, storm water runoff, traffic congestion, air pollution and all the cost incurred with single occupancy vehicles. A survey of riders conducted in January showed that 53 percent of those responding use GO bg transit to get to and from employment. The option of public transit is something people in our community need to consider to help meet their families’ needs. "

Public Transportation Expansion Plans

wtok.com: "Plans are in the works to expand public transportation into more parts of East Mississippi. It was just last month when public transportation service was restored in Meridian. Organizers for that effort are calling the service in Meridian a 'stepping stone' for things to come. "

We know how fat you are by where you live in Atlanta

slate : "Consider Atlanta. The average working adult in Atlanta’s suburbs now drives 44 miles a day. (That’s 72 minutes a day behind the wheel, just getting to work and back.) Ninety-four percent of Atlantans commute by car. They spend more on gas than anyone else in the country. In a study of more than 8,000 households, investigators from the Georgia Institute of Technology led by Lawrence Frank discovered that people’s environments were shaping their travel behavior and their bodies. They could actually predict how fat people we are by where they lived in the city."