It’s time we stopped living with roads that are killing us - Greater Greater Washington

It’s time we stopped living with roads that are killing us - Greater Greater Washington: "Where does the blame rest? The sad fact is that we—our society as a whole—created this problem. That's because we relentlessly build communities that aren't safe to walk in."

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Transit Alternatives to Mid-County Highway Extended

Transit Alternatives to Mid-County Highway Extended: "We must connect our urban centers by rapid bus and rail transit systems and accelerate construction of the Corridor Cities Transitway and the Purple Line.  "

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Think voting doesn't make a difference? Watch this

Why voting matters.

A Disappointing Presidential Debate For Energy And Climate | ThinkProgress: "Although he advocates an “all of the above” energy mix that includes oil, gas and coal, President Obama wants to move the United States further down the road to a clean energy economy. He envisions a country that gets 80% of its energy from clean  resources by 2035, that transmits electricity over smart grids, that connects major cities with high-speed rail, that puts 1 million electric vehicles on the road by 2015, and that emits 80% less greenhouse gases by 2050.
In stark contrast, Romney’s position paper calls for the United States to become an “energy superpower” by rapidly expanding its production of coal, oil and natural gas, the fossil fuels that are responsible for climate change. Romney’s 21-page position paper gives only six words to renewable energy and says nothing at all about energy efficiency – the two best hopes for a low-carbon future. His paper doesn’t mention climate change."

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Democracy over, but voting still sends a message

Poll deals climate change blow for Mitt Romney - environment - 25 September 2012 - New Scientist: "Of the 1061 people polled, about three-quarters are judged likely to vote, based on their registration, stated intentions and past turnout. Among them, just 27 per cent of Romney backers believed global warming was human-caused, compared to 65 per cent of the Obama supporters."

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Who wants more public transit choices? Most Americans, it turns out

Who wants more public transit choices? Most Americans, it turns out: "Three out of four Americans are frustrated with the lack of transportation options that forces them to drive more than they would prefer, according to a new nationwide public opinion survey released today by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). According to the poll results, two out of three support government investment in to expand and improve public transportation and twice as many people favor new transit – buses, trains and light rail – rather than new highways as the best way to solve America’s traffic woes."

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SoMdNews.com: Fix bus service while awaiting trains

SoMdNews.com: Fix bus service while awaiting trains: "For those who rely on these commuter buses this is vital service; attention must be paid. There’s a town hall meeting for commuters next Tuesday, Sept. 18, with MTA and the local bus companies at Regency Furniture Stadium on St. Linus Drive in Waldorf from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Solutions can’t wait until the train pulls into the station in Waldorf many years from now."

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