Texas
Basics
Can High-Speed Rail Reduce Air Travel and Highway Expansion?
Yesterday, Miller-McCune’s Michael Scott Moore accused Southwest Airlines of helping to bury a potential Texas bullet train 15 years ago.
June 9, 2011
EPA Recognizes Cities for Using Smart Growth Tools That Get Seniors Active
Sprawl can take a disproportionate toll on older people. Their eyesight might make them nervous about driving at night, or unable to drive at all. It can take them a long time to cross wide, high-traffic arterial roads. Poor transit options can make them feel like a burden on others whom they depend on for rides, or can leave them stranded at home. Besides, if they don’t have places to walk to, the effects of aging can creep up faster on those who aren’t out getting regular exercise.
February 8, 2011
The Capitol Hill Streetsies, Continued: The Best and Worst of 2010
Check out our first installment of the Streetsie winners for who will be missed, who will be a hero, and the best ideas and legislation that didn't come to pass.
January 4, 2011