Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
The Australian Federal Government has proposed investment of $800 million in bicycle infrastructure. The Cycling Promotion Fund submitted a proposal to Infrastructure Australia, asking the Government to fund the construction of physically separated bike lanes and major cycleways in capital cities. “It’s cheaper to invest in it than not invest in it because the [...]
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Friday, October 9th, 2009
“With smart, strategic use of federal recovery funds we can bring rapid transit to some of Boston’s busiest bus routes, connecting key neighborhoods and delivering reliable service for tens of thousands of commuters who rely on the MBTA,” said Governor Patrick. “Improving and expanding our transportation infrastructure is critically important to our economy,” said Lieutenant Governor Timothy [...]
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Friday, October 2nd, 2009
On Earth Day 2007 Mayor Bloomberg announced his comprehensive sustainability plan or PLANYC “… the most sweeping plan to enhance New York’s urban environment in the city’s modern history. The combined impact of this plan will not only help ensure a higher quality of life for generations of New Yorkers to come; it will also [...]
Filed under: ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION, PEDESTRIAN SPACES, STREETSCAPES by cstordy
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