Free bus overwhelming success in Baltimore

The Charm City Circulator and the Case for Baltimore’s Own Transit Authority « Bmore Urban: "The Charm City Circulator‘s ridership numbers have been increasing steadily for over a year. This should come as no surprise to those who live or work near its routes. What may come as a surprise is that Baltimore City is actually responsible for a successful transit program. As of March 2012, the Circulator transported about 350,000 per month. This may not seem like a huge number of riders but consider that in March of 2011, the Circulator transported only 188,000 riders per month. Transit use is increasing rapidly across the U.S., but very few municipalities can boast an 83% ridership increase over the course of one year*."

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10,000 retire every day - let's keep them off the roads

Active Living for All Ages: Creating Neighborhoods Around Transit - AARP: "Arlington, Virginia—a walkable, mixed-use community with access to a variety of public transit options, entertainment and recreation, and basic services such as shopping and medical services. "

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Small Streets Make A Big Difference | Car Free Baltimore

Small Streets Make A Big Difference | Car Free Baltimore: "Could you find Hanover Street on a map of downtown Baltimore? I didn’t think so. This small street is just as obscure on the ground as it is on maps, but it has a secret importance. Hanover Street is a direct link between two downtown public spaces; Hopkins Plaza and Center Plaza. "

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Report Calls for More Transportation Funds - Odenton-Severn, MD Patch

Report Calls for More Transportation Funds - Odenton-Severn, MD Patch: "They acknowledged that being heard will be hard in an election year, especially with the recent "extreme political polarization and intense resistance to public spending of all kinds."

The ultimate goal, they said, was for the public to become aware of the dangers of an underfunded transportation system."

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Vibrant downtowns linked to greater transit use - News - METRO Magazine

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

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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Walking and biking counter high gas prices and bad health: PART I | Washington Times Communities

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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