Train on a Train: Public Transportation as Exercise | DC Rider | Express Night Out

Train on a Train: Public Transportation as Exercise | DC Rider | Express Night Out: "Participating in this daily dash has bolstered my theory that public transit isn't just a good way to get around. It's also a good way to get less round."

Streetsblog New York City » Report: Letting Transit Tax Benefit Expire Will Throw Riders From the Train

Streetsblog New York City » Report: Letting Transit Tax Benefit Expire Will Throw Riders From the Train: "The tax break was slipped into the stimulus bill by New York Senator Chuck Schumer in early 2009. Previously, riders could buy up to $120 in transit fares per month without paying taxes on that income, while those driving to work could deduct up to $230 in parking costs (one example of how the incentive to drive is embedded in the tax code). Schumer’s proviso equalized the caps, but only temporarily. It expires at the end of this year."

Most Americans Say Transit Often the Better Choice -- KANSAS CITY, Mo., Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ --

Most Americans Say Transit Often the Better Choice -- KANSAS CITY, Mo., Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ --: "While using existing taxes is the most popular method of funding better public transportation, the survey showed millions also are willing to pay a little more for a convenient ride.
'Economically viable cities will make transit a priority because they realize they can generate multiple, positive economic outcomes with a single investment,' said Rao. 'There has never been a better time for cities to build, improve or expand their public transit systems.'"

the u.s. middle class is being wiped out here's the stats to prove it: Tech Ticker, Yahoo! Finance

the u.s. middle class is being wiped out here's the stats to prove it: Tech Ticker, Yahoo! Finance: "The rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer at a staggering rate. Once upon a time, the United States had the largest and most prosperous middle class in the history of the world, but now that is changing at a blinding pace."

Reduce Carbon Emissions and Stress at the same time

Mass Transit Is Getting Better and Better Every Day | Green Blizzard | Reduce Your Carbon Footprint: "The second great part about mass transit is that it’s a really stress free, convenient way to travel.  Stress free riding cuts down on the time you are waiting in traffic doing nothing. Some people say mass transit takes longer then driving, but when you look at driving as purely wasted time, that argument goes down the drain. Why spend your time merely driving and madly texting at stoplights when you can entrust the driving to a professional while you do something else like read, answer e-mails, power nap, or immerse yourself in an endless daydream?   According to a recent poll from the Chicago Tribune – more Americans want more investment into the mass transit infrastructure.  Citizens Want More Public Transit"

Shore Transit offers free rides | delmarvanow.com | The Daily Times

Shore Transit offers free rides | delmarvanow.com | The Daily Times: "SALISBURY -- In an era when a price tag is on almost everything, Shore Transit is giving free rides.

Every first Saturday of the month starting Nov. 6, commuters can hop a transit authority bus at no cost anywhere in the Lower Shore service area.

Shore Transit Director Riggin Johnson said free rides will continue through March across the Lower Shore service region on all fixed bus routes, or standard scheduled stops, putting extra cash in wallets on the week's busiest shopping day."