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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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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.

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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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