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Monday, April 16, 2012

Report: Vibrant downtowns linked to greater transit use - News - METRO Magazine: "Vibrant downtown areas are linked to greater public transit use and lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from driving, according to a new report."

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Transit getting more Americans where they need to go - Welcome to the FastLane: The Official Blog of the U.S. Secretary of Transportation: "Some people can't afford to own a reliable car. Some are unable to drive. Others choose not to drive--to avoid the pinch they feel at the pump, the frustration of roadway congestion, or the hassle of finding a parking space. Still others like being able to read the morning paper or do some work while riding.

Whatever the reason, more Americans are choosing to ride transit."

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Active Transport (Part 1): Walking and biking counter high gas prices and bad health: PART I | Washington Times Communities: "WASHINGTON, March 31. 2012 – Your worst enemy has four tires, an engine, windshield wipers, and is thirsty for oil. Whether it is an import or domestic, SUV or sedan, hybrid or gas, your car is becoming your biggest liability. "

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MARC commuter trains set record in February; average weekday ridership was 35,210 - The Washington Post: "BALTIMORE — The Maryland Transit Administration says MARC trains have set a ridership record.

The commuter service had an average weekday ridership of 35,210 in February. The MTA says MARC’s previous high for ridership was 34,618 in November 2011."

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Transit Union Endorses Occupy’s National Day of Action for Public Transportation - Amalgamated Transit Union: "Washington, DC – Acknowledging their mutual concern about the crisis in mass transit, the General Executive Board of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) has endorsed the National Day of Action for Public Transportation called by Occupy Boston to take place, April 4, in cities all over America."

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More people support transit than new or wider highways - Greater Greater Washington: "Over 90% of area residents want more public transportation options, walkable neighborhoods, and jobs close to housing, a WTOP poll found."

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