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Why Buses Are Inferior
Submitted by MLewyn on Tue, 04/14/2015 - 8:24amCritics of rail often argue that buses are superior; they are cheaper, more flexible and (sometimes) run almost as fast. But in a recent blog post, Houston planning student Maggie Colson explains why trains are better than buses, even if the train isn't much faster:
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Thoughts On Rails and Buses
Submitted by MLewyn on Fri, 06/13/2014 - 1:58pmRandall O'Toole recently published a paper attacking rail transit, focusing in particular on four transit lines (Los Angeles' Regional Connector train, San Francisco's Third Street train, Seattle's University line, and Honolulu's new rail system). These transit lines are essentially hybrids be... read more »
Shared Spaces: 4 Cities/4 Plans for Pedestrian, Cycling Safety
Submitted by Robert P. Gordon on Mon, 03/04/2013 - 10:33pmThis post orginally appeared on RGordonArchitect, the architecture and design blog of Chicago-based architect Robert Gordon.
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Winners and losers in the latest round of federal transit grants
Submitted by Kaid Benfield on Fri, 07/16/2010 - 8:05amLast week, federal Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced $293 million in new federal grants for major transit improvements, including new streetcars, buses, and transit facilities. The Federal Transit Administration awarded the grants under two programs, funding six new streetcar and b... read more »