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Party today to kick off regional transit efforts
Detroit, MI Released by Detroit Free Press The effort to launch a truly regional transportation system in metro Detroit will kick off today in downtown Detroit... More info at http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2015/05/12/rta-kicks-transit-plan/27151873/
With the arrival of SMART, commuter trains will roll in Marin for first time in 75 years
Marin County, CA Released by Marinij For the first time in almost 75 years, Marin residents climbed aboard a commuter train in the county last week.... More info at http://www.marinij.com/general-news/20150511/with-the-arrival-of-smart-commuter-trains-will-roll-in-marin-for-first-time-in-75-years
Transit panel recommends commuter rail to Bourne selectmen
Bourne, MA Released by Wicked Local Cape Cod The Bourne Transportation Advisory Committee on May 7 voted 7-0 to recommend commuter-rail return to selectmen on May 12 and to voters [...]
S.A. voters say charter amendment on voter’s ballot left them confused
San Antonio, TX Released by KENS 5 SAN ANTONIO -- San Antonio has spoken: A streetcar or light rail will never be built without taxpayers having a say... More info [...]
Ballot question asks if Bourne should join the MBTA
Bourne, MA Released by Wicked Local Cape Cod Bourne voters are reminded the 2015 annual town election includes a single-line question at the bottom of the May 19 ballot, asking [...]
You’re not over-taxed and TransLink is best in class
Vancouver, CAN Released by Vancouver Observer We Vancouverites are a vain, self-absorbed bunch. What do you expect from the world’s most livable city? That title, ‘Best Place on Earth,’ really [...]
Vancouver pleads with residents to OK PST hike for transit upgrades
Vancouver, CAN Released by CBC News With traffic gridlock threatening to choke Vancouver roadways and politicians butting heads over how to pay for transportation infrastructure, citizens of Metro Vancouver are [...]
CP&DR News Briefs, May 11, 2015: New Challenge to Prop. 13; L.A. Metro Considers $120M Funding Measure;
Los Angeles, CA Released by California Planning and Development Report The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority is exploring another ballot measure to raise billions of dollars for the county’s [...]