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The Detroit Bus Company

Posted by Content Coordinator on Thursday, September 12th, 2013

Young entrepreneur Andy Didorosi believes that the way to Detroit’s new era depends on better leadership and a solid connection between the city and the suburbs. So when the city in 2012 axed its plans to build the M-1 light rail, the transit solution that would’ve bridged that vital connection, Didorosi was mad as hell. […]

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Phoenix, AZ: I-17 Flooding

Posted by Content Coordinator on Wednesday, September 11th, 2013

Many parts of Arizona were hit by unseasonably heavy rains on Monday, September 9, 2013. The city of Phoenix was no exception.

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Raleigh, NC: Getting the “Complete 540” Project Underway

Posted by Infra on Tuesday, September 10th, 2013

The Complete 540 study for the southeast extension of the Triangle Expressway is once again underway, following a two-year delay. The Complete 540 project will provide a more direct route and quicker access to RTP, the RDU airport, and major employment and activity centers along NC 540 for rapidly growing communities south and east of Raleigh. Completing 540 will connect the final section of the outer loop from Holly Springs to Knightdale.

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Car Pollution is Architectural

Posted by Content Coordinator on Monday, September 9th, 2013

Most people disagree with me about change in urban design — so don’t be surprised if you also think i’m an idiot.
-sgcollins on YouTube

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NYC: Reinstalling Masstransiscope

Posted by Content Coordinator on Friday, September 6th, 2013

The art installation Masstransiscope by Bill Brand has delighted Brooklyn subway passengers since 1980. Go behind the scenes to see how it was recently restored for a new generation of riders to enjoy. Bill Brand: http://www.bboptics.com/MTA Arts for Transit and Urban Design: http://www.mta.info/art –mtainfo on YouTube.

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On the Move with Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider

Posted by Content Coordinator on Thursday, September 5th, 2013

Secretary Schneider talks about the importance of sharing the road with big trucks in this edition of On the Move.  Additional information on safe driving near trucks: http://www.dot.il.gov/press/r081613.html –IllinoisDOT on YouTube.

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Fracking Explained: Opportunity or Danger

Posted by Content Coordinator on Wednesday, September 4th, 2013

Fracking is a controversial topic. On the one side the gas drilling companies, on the other citizen opposed to this drilling method. Politicians are also divided on the matter. We try to take a neutral look on fracking. It is relevant for all of us, because of high prices for energy and the danger for […]

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Oakland, CA: First Night on New Bay Bridge

Posted by Infra on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2013

Across and back on the SF Oakland Bay Bridge. Westbound first, then eastbound. Within the first few hundred cars each way.

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Montgomery County, MD: A Rapid Transit Solution to Traffic

Posted by Infra on Friday, August 30th, 2013

Montgomery County, MD, just outside of Washington, DC, has proposed a 10-corridor bus rapid transit system to relieve congestion and increase transit access to county residents. Why does Montgomery County need a Rapid Transit System? What would it look like? Why now?

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Chicago, IL: NextGen Eases Congested Airspace

Posted by Infra on Thursday, August 29th, 2013

Air traffic controllers are using NextGen procedures to deconflict traffic between airports, and increase flight operations. Learn more:http://www.faa.gov/nextgen

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