According to the Kalamazoo Gazette and our friends at the Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers, the Surface Transportation Board recently blocked a sale of nearly 300 miles of Michigan railroad track by Norfolk Southern to a new joint venture with Kansas short-line operator Watco Inc. Many observers were concerned about its possible impact on Amtrak […]
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More and more, major newspapers are writing about America’s aging population and what that will mean for the future of our landscape as more baby boomers turn 60 and beyond. This month, USA Today and The Washington Post ran stories about the coming mobility challenges resulting from the ‘silver tsunami.’ You can also read about
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An LA paper last week profiled a commuter who kicked the car habit, showing how he lives happily and affordably car-free: "Two years ago, Simon Pastucha – an urban designer and planner for the city of Los Angeles – left his Mercedes SUV at the dealership and hasn’t looked back. But how does a professional with
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Individuals aren’t the only ones who understand the enormous benefits that transit can provide. Many cities, companies, non-profit organizations, universities and others believe strongly in the need for public transit and support the work TRU does as greater Detroit’s transit advocate. That’s why TRU has recently launched business and associate memberships. Several have joined already:
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Once again, Ann Arbor’s getDowntown Program’s E-Newsletter and website is chock-full of useful information, including: Winter commuting tips – "A sure way to keep off the holiday weight gain is to stay active. And what better way to incorporate physical activity into your daily routine than by walking and biking to work?" Winter bike and
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