American Public Transportation Association: “Each June, APTA sponsors National Dump the Pump Day. The day is designed to encourage people to get out of their cars and ride public transportation to raise awareness of the financial and environmental benefits of public transportation. Join other public transit agencies from coast to coast as they come together […]
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Monday, November 9th, 2009A Systems Approach to Water Resources
Thursday, October 29th, 2009AMERICA 2050/ REGIONAL PLAN ASSOCIATION
“Climate change, underfunded infrastructure, outdated management approaches, and the pressures of urbanization are creating a looming crisis for America’s water…”
Cars Are Expensive: Transit Savings Report
Thursday, October 15th, 2009It’s probably not news that taking public transportation can save you money, but do you have any idea how much money?
View this complete post...High-Speed Solar Train
Friday, September 25th, 2009![Please click to zoon](https://www.infrastructureusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/175pxcar.jpg)
This story first appeared in La Razón on September 11, 2009. To visit the Spanish-language original, please click here. The rail, which will achieve 321 KPH, is designed such that only light propels it. Moreover, its hydrogen batteries and its conduction system will generate and distribute water throughout its entire length. All great cities of […]
View this complete post...Bringing Home the Green Recovery: A User’s Guide to the 2009 Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Tuesday, September 1st, 2009POLICYLINK
“…the American people are suffering through the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression and the planet is approaching a tipping point beyond which lies climate catastrophe…”
Reinventing Transit: American Communities Finding Smarter, Cleaner, Faster Transportation Solutions
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND
“Lawmakers and authorities must seize the moment to support and expand upon the innovative transit investments already occurring that will reduce greenhouse gas pollution, create permanent new jobs and revitalize our national economy…”
Building America’s Future National Survey
Friday, June 5th, 2009BUILDING AMERICA’S FUTURE
“Fully 81% of Americans are prepared to pay 1% more in taxes to rebuild America’s
infrastructure…”
Infrastructure 2009: Pivot Point
Friday, June 5th, 2009URBAN LAND INSTITUTE
“Infrastructure 2009 warns that short-term stimulus funding for various road, transit, rail, and water projects offers no substitute for a concerted long-range U.S. effort to maintain national prosperity…”
Energy and Climate Change
Friday, June 5th, 2009AMERICA 2050/ REGIONAL PLAN ASSOCIATION
“America’s response to the dual challenge of meeting its growing energy needs and responding to the threat of global climate change will define its ability to compete globally in the 21st century…”
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