New York planning group pushing for PRTs
ITHACA, N.Y. — The president of Connect Ithaca, a group of planning and building professionals, activists and students, claims that now is the time to introduce podcars (PRTs). For the full story, click here.
METRO Briefs
New York planning group pushing for PRTs. Green bus provides weekend service. Sound Transit Proposition to re-appear on ballot.
October 15, 2008
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Green bus provides weekend service
DETROIT — The "Night Move" bus will run every weekend evening in the Detroit metropolitan area. It is fueled by a biodiesel engine and runs on a blend of diesel and soy, corn or pond algae. For the full story, click here.
Sound Transit Proposition to re-appear on ballot
TACOMA, Wash. — On Nov. 4, Puget Sound area voters will get to reconsider Sound Transit’s Proposition 1, which includes a tax request to cover a $17.9 billion expansion. For the full story, click here.
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