tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56140072011-12-13T22:57:51.260-05:00A journal on alternative transportation worldwide and trail- and transit-oriented real estate and development in Atlanta, GeorgiaBurke Siscohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05902937600432016094noreply@blogger.comBlogger2651100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5614007.post-36472553480277960862011-06-01T15:31:00.002-04:002011-06-01T15:32:12.800-04:00

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Cycling Copenhagen, Through North American Eyes from Streetfilms on Vimeo.

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There's this great line from the movie Under the Tuscan Sun. Frances our heroine has purchased a 300 year old villa and is in the process of restoring it. In the process, she has become fatigued and in need of some spiritual restoration of her own:"Signora, between Austria and Italy, there is a section of the Alps called the Semmering. It is an impossibly steep, very high part of the mountains

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The old rails of the BeltLine Northeast section are being removed, beginning at Dekalb Avenue and extending north to Montgomery Ferry Road. This corridor will be open to the public in January of 2010 as a hiking trail. The hiking trail phase is the first step in the evolution of the BeltLine prior to the installation of concrete trails. Then, new rails will be laid for transit.A short distance

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This clever method for transporting transit rider's bikes rides the track in front of the lead rail car on the Zahnradbahn in Stuttgart, Germany.

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Cornelia DeanNew York TimesJanuary 13, 2009 PORTLAND, Ore. — For years, Earl Blumenauer has been on a mission, and now his work is paying off. He can tell by the way some things are deteriorating around here.  “People are flying through stop signs on bikes,” Mr. Blumenauer said. “We are seeing in Portland bike congestion. You’ll see people biking across the river on a pedestrian bridge. They are

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The last foot of the Silver Comet Trail was poured on August 29th.  This completes PATH Foundation's 10 year journey constructing 61.5 miles of trail from the Mavell Road Trailhead in Mableton, GA to the Alabama/Georgia state line.  The Silver Comet Trail joins the Chief Ladiga Trail at the state line which continues west to Anniston, AL.  Together these two trails form a 95.5 mile-long trail 

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Local passenger rail advocates are encouraged by the results of this week's MARTA straw polls in Gwinnett County. Both Democrats and Republicans were asked whether they would be willing to pay an additional 1% sales tax to extend MARTA service into Gwinnett. Democrats voted "yes" and Republicans voted "no," but the overall percentage of Gwinnett voters favoring MARTA service was much higher than

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Past predictions were that Georgians wouldn't change their driving habits, even if gas were to go to $6 per gallon. In a surprising reversal of opinion, Governor Perdue has changed his position at $4. Last week he endorsed the long stalled Atlanta - Lovejoy commuter rail line and said that we must raise the funds to extend the line on to Griffin. The Federal funds for Atlanta - Lovejoy have

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(ATLANTA) The Georgia House passed HR 1631 in support of commuter rail service in the Athens - Atlanta - Macon corridor yesterday by a margin of 143 to 12. This resolution states "that the members of the Georgia Transportation Board are urged to help ensure that the existing plans for the Macon to Atlanta to Athens commuter rail lines are implemented with urgency."HR 1631 was adopted based on all

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On Saturday, February 23, at 12:30pm in Rose Circle Park, the beginning of construction on the first part of the BeltLine will be formally celebrated in a groundbreaking ceremony!The ceremony makes official the construction already begun on the West End Bike Trail. This segment will be completed later this year and is being positioned as the demonstration, or "show" mile for the entire 22 mile

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Citizens for Progressive Transit have introduced an open source online mapping resource to help Atlanta residents plan car-free trips throughout the city either exclusively by foot, bike, or transit or via a combination of modes.It's a sophisticated and useful tool for sure. Give the A-Train [Atlanta Transit Rider's Advocacy and Information Network] a test drive.

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Working with state and federal officials, ECGA volunteers have helped ensure that ongoing planning work on the proposed South East High Speed Rail Corridor between Petersburg, VA and Raleigh, NC will include a greenway corridor in both states. Environmental planning, set to begin this spring, has been approved to acquire a 30-foot easement adjacent to the rail corridor specifically to support a

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Progress is happening all along the route of the Coastal Georgia Greenway, which will also serve as the East Coast Greenway. Master grants writer and ECGA Georgia Committee Co-Chair Jo Hickson of Savannah is notably advancing the trail through many projects. Activities include a greenway-inclusive design of the Back River Bridge between South Carolina and Hutchinson Island and partnering with the

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The Aquaduct is a pedal-powered vehicle that stores, filters, and transports water for the developing world. It is the grand prize winner of the Innovate or Die Pedal-Powered Machine contest.

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A new report compiled by R. L. Banks and Assoc. says that the "ridership is there" for seven proposed commuter rail lines between Atlanta and Macon, Athens, Gainesville, Canton, Bremen, Senoia, and Madison.Georgia Association of Rail Passengers [GARP] President Steve Vogel said the study should be a "wake-up call" for state officials who have been "dragging their feet" on commuter rail for more

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MARTA and Flexcar have become transportation partners, giving away $10 in FREE driving credit when folks join Flexcar using promo code MARTATL10 before 12/31/07.No matter where your destination may be: MARTA’s train and bus services combined with the convenience of Flexcar’s shared vehicles can now get you ANYWHERE in Atlanta!To find out more visit www.flexcar.com/MARTA.

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David Byrne provides POV + commentary as he bikes through busy Manhattan streets in this video.Byrne has been commuting by bike in the Big Apple for the past 30 years. [His Talking Heads band mates used to make fun of him, calling him Pee Wee Herman].Free bicycle valet parking was provided at the "How New Yorkers Ride Bikes" event he curated on 10.06.07.Read more...

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You can take a greenway trail where ever you go through the concrete jungle with this Personal Portable Park.

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Rapid Transit Cycle Shop of Chicago is on a mission to get more Chicagoans commuting by bike. To that end, they carry several makes and models of folding bikes which make multi-modal alternative transportation more feasible.

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Did you know that 40% of U.S. urban travel is 2 miles or less? Ride your bike to fight global warming.Take the Clif Bar 2 Mile Challenge. Website features easy-to-use mapping tool to help you target the trips you can make using your bike instead of your car.

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According to an Oct. 16th F,G, & T Construction News article, "The Georgia Department of Transportation used International Walk to School Day to announce its SRTS Program. The program makes $16 million in funding available in Georgia for a wide variety of programs and projects, from building safer street crossings to establishing programs that encourage children and their parents to walk and

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According to an Oct. 8th news release, "The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) voted recently to lay a solid foundation for a more walkable and bikeable metro Atlanta region by approving a 2007 Atlanta Region Bicycle Transportation and Pedestrian Walkways Plan. The study, which began in May 2006 and concluded in June 2007, includes recommended policies for local governments that, when implemented,

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This video by Streetcar Advocate John Scheuerman gives us a vision of what life on the BeltLine or the Peachtree Streetcar will be like.

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My Daughter Shelly Sisco was crowned "Miss Special Henry County 2007" last Saturday. That's her with her excited Momma in the picture.Shelly will make 35 -40 public appearances across the state over the coming year. Her Mother and I would love to use this opportunity to promote alternative transportation and fuels.We are seeking sponsors who can provide electric, hybrid, bio-fuel, and other green

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Flexcar is looking for 10 - 20 daily drivers to go on the Low-Car Diet for the month of August. Flexcar will provide these "dieters" with FREE Transit passes, FREE Flexcar usage and other assistance to help these exemplary Atlantans make alternative transportation work for them.If you know of individuals who might be interested in participating in Atlanta's Low-Car Diet, please send their contact

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If "Ratatouille" has whetted your appetite for more "food for thought" on the slow food movement, then check out this video...

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"A man on a bicycle can go three or four times faster than the pedestrian, but uses five times less energy in the process. He carries one gram of his weight over a kilometer of flat road at an expense of only 0.15 calories. The bicycle is the perfect transducer to match man's metabolic energy to the impedance of locomotion. Equipped with this tool, man outstrips the efficiency of not only all

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Atlanta has often found herself ranked in a desirable position at the top of lists. Having often ranked high in the nation's fastest growing regions, we now find ourselves at the unenviable top of "worst commute" lists. Aside from one of the longest and most expensive commutes in the country, we also rank high in poorest air quality and under-funded transit systems in the US.GDOT has been sitting

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WASHINGTON, DC - If you thought you were seeing more riders during your daily public transit trips, it’s not your imagination. The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) announced today that Americans took 10.1 billion trips on local public transportation in 2006 – the first time in 49 years. Over the last decade, public transportation’s growth rate outpaced the growth rate of the

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Register NOW for the Georgia Rides To The Capitol! This year the event has expanded from Roswell to include the City of Decatur as well as Marietta. Join Mayor Wood, Mayor Floyd, or Mayor Dunaway’s ride from their Cities to the Capitol. Even Mayor Lindsey from Locust Grove at 84 years old who has never been on a bike will be riding tandem to the Capitol!Don’t miss this fun and exciting

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A not so new warning. This excerpt is from a film produced by Frank Capra fifty years before "An Inconvenient Truth".

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Flexcar Car Sharing is a great solution for those committed to living a greener lifestyle via transit-oriented living. With Flexcar you can take that leap of faith and sell your car(s) knowing there's one available for you to use when your feet, bike or train won't take you where you need to go.If you live or work in one of the following areas, Flexcar, partnered with your local Transportation

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The Federal Transit Administration announced in 2005 that at least one-quarter of all American homeowners are likely to seek housing near transit over the next 20 years. Atlanta will be on the list of cities registering the biggest increases in demand near mass transit stops. This is predicted to be "the biggest shift in housing since Americans flocked to the suburbs after World War II".

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IKEA has handed out bicycles plus a 15% discount on public transportation to all 9,000 of it's employees. The bikes fold-up so they can be carried on trains thereby encouraging the workforce to use trail + rail for all or part of their journey to work each day.The bikes were presented during the company's annual Christmas breakfast where workers are served by their managers."We want to create a

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One mile of Toll Tunnel, proposed recently by the Reason Foundation and the Georgia Public Policy Foundation, = $871 million.{72 mile Brain Train [$383 million]} + {26 mile Atlanta to Lovejoy Commuter Rail Line [$106 million]} + {14 mile Atlanta Streetcar [$350 million]} = $839 million.One (1) mile of Tunnel would cost $32 million more than 112 miles of Transit, assuming the Atlanta Tunnel didn't

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In harmony with the "reason for the season", I offer my ode to the most excellent pedestrian to ever walk the earth (sung to the tune of "Walking in Your Footsteps" by The Police):Walkin’ in His FootstepsAbout 2000 years agoYou walked upon this planet soNow you are Lord of all I seeWhat is it You see in me?That you’d ask me to come alongJust like Peter, James and John(Chorus)And come walkin’ in

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Addicts can't stop using, even when their addiction costs them everything they have and hurts themselves and those around them. That the Reason Foundation's proposal for toll-road tunnels is even being considered is ample evidence that our city's auto-addicted governmental leadership and transportation planners have developed tunnel-vision regarding transportation. If it don't involve more cars

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2 West Main St. in historic downtown Hampton and within walking distance of the proposed Hampton Commuter Rail Station is an outstanding residential and/or business opportunity.Less than two miles away it's "life in the fast lane" with the Atlanta Motor Speedway and it's $1,000,000+ trackside condominums. At the other end of the street 2 West Main is like a "walk down memory lane" with it's

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It's interesting how things cycle around. With two icons of American transportation faultering or failed on Atlanta's Southside (Delta and Ford), it could be rail that helps bring desperately needed economic recovery.The Ford Motor Plant closing has removed the primary sticking point between Norfolk Southern and GDOT. With the plant shutdown, the eight million dollar track upgrades NS had

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Greenways are popular now for some very good and lasting reasons. Theyremind us that our urban environment is not just a fume-choked freeway orboulevard of billboards.We may go out of our way to despise the city rather than see it as our own habitat, however unnatural. Here we work, consume, sleep—but we also grow, play, and learn. Few of us live near the rainforests or Arctic wilderness that

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The Peachtree Corridor Task Force has launched its new Web site. To visit the site, click here or type www.peachtreecorridor.com into your Internet browser. Formed by Mayor Shirley Franklin in November 2005, the Peachtree Corridor Task Force is charged with developing strategic recommendations to transform the Peachtree Corridor into a foremost destination for Atlanta's visitors and residents.

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Bikes are not as practical for long distance trips (although the definition of "long distance" changes once you switch from driving to cycling as your main transportation mode). In these cases it makes sense to have a good public transit system.The good news is that with all the available room left by today's car infrastructure, we would have plenty of space to create dedicated transit lines

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Portland, Oregon has announced a new commuter rail line between Wilsonville and Beaverton. When completed, the 15-mile-long line will serve one of Oregon's busiest commuter corridors. It will not be light rail, as in the MAX system that serves much of the greater Portland area. Instead, the new commuter rail line will use existing freight train tracks. The tracks will carry DMU's, quite popular

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People will be doing a lot more bicycling and carpooling. Even hitchhiking could become socially acceptable. Cuba went through an energy famine in the 1990s, and traffic cops there halted cars with empty seats and made them wait for hitchhikers. Cubans also created more urban gardens, produced more of their own food, and made more public-transportation options available.~ from "An Interview

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Liz Wattenberg, General Manager of Flexcar - Atlanta, informed me today that I had the highest bid in a silent auction for Flexcar rentals. So I signed up today online.Flexcar is a great development for Atlantans seeking to reduce their reliance on the automobile. Urban trend-setters in other cities have begun giving up their second car, or cars altogether, when they have discovered Flexcar. It

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A company called Green Planet is opening a ZAP EV dealership in Atlanta. The family and I test drove the Xebra last weekend (that's my daughters Shelly and April in and around the vehicle pictured). This three-wheeled vehicle is the first Chinese production vehicle to be sold in America and is the only city-class EV that you can actually purchase right now. The Xebra is different from it's

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Readers will notice that the last few posts (and a couple to follow) have diverged from the thematic journaling of alternative transportation specific to rail and trail solutions. Flexcar and electric cars coming to town are too good to overlook, however, so bear with me. They do relate to trail- and transit-oriented real estate in that they enhance the viability of those seeking to be less car

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If you didn't catch the documentary in the theater, you can pre-order the DVD, scheduled for a November release.

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When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments. Here was a machine of precision and balance for the convenience of man. And (unlike subsequent inventions for man's convenience) the more he used it, the fitter his body became. Here, for once, was a product of man's brain that was entirely beneficial to those who used it, and of no harm or irritation to others. Progress

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Both the Atlanta-Athens proposal and its southside counterpart, the Atlanta-Lovejoy commuter rail plan, still face entrenched opposition from the Road Warriors, a small but powerful group that's determined to deny Georgia commuters any meaningful alternative to using highways. One of the most outspoken Road Warriors, Rep. Steve Davis (R-McDonough), recently renewed his attack on commuter rail

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LiveNearMARTA.com features a unique Buyer's Incentive offered by New Urban Realty.New Urban Realty will share their commission with those seeking location-efficient living within 1/2 mile of a MARTA Station (what they call "Rail Estate").Those who partner with New Urban Realty in the purchase of transit-oriented housing can qualify for The Rail Estate Rebate™. The rebate gives the Buyer up to 1%

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People are starting to realize that the old complaint that MARTA doesn't "go anywhere" isn't true anymore as places like Decatur, Lindbergh, and Perimeter Center continue to evolve into vibrant transit villages with homes, businesses, shopping, and entertainment within easy walking distance of their respective MARTA stations.It's logical that people are moving back into Atlanta. People are

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There's lots of fronts to fight on in the war against global warming. Transit-Oriented Development is a significant one that can do serious damage to our oil dependency. It's easy to get battle-weary, though, in the daily struggle against status quo, inertia, apathy, greed and deception.One thought that keeps me in the battle is the legacy we leave our children. The following video and poem

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Can you see yourself living and working in the BeltLine? Planning to move or already a resident of the area? Then BeltLine.net is just for you! BeltLine.net is planned as a robust community portal featuring real estate, news, business, restaurants, forums, photos, job boards, coupons and just about everything else associated with the community the BeltLine is becoming. BeltLine.net is intended to

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ATLANTA -- State Transportation Board Chairman Mike Evans participated in the longest, largest and oldest touring bicycle ride in the world. The Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) is an annual seven-day bicycle ride across the state. The ride started July 23rd in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa's western border and ended July 29th in Muscatine, along the eastern border at the

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Seeking a builder with experience building historically-styled homes, willing and able to take down 55 lots.Several acres have been successfully zoned for a 55 lot neo-traditional subdivision which will feature homes reflecting the historic vernacular of downtown Jonesboro including rear-loading, alley-fed garages. The city has awarded the effort with an H2, live/work zoning. The homes, when

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As those who live along the BeltLine become more transit-oriented in their lifestyles, we will see the steady emergence of creative transportation solutions to the "first mile" and "last mile."The A-Bike is one example. It's a fully functional bicycle that can be folded down to roughly the size of an umbrella and carried on a trolley...

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Obesity is at an all-time high in the United States. Asthma, diabetes, and high blood pressure plague an increasing number of Americans. These health problems have been tied, in part, to the very fabric of the places where we live and work. The relationship between health and the built environment is clear, yet little has been done to take a prospective look at the health-related impacts of

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July 14, 2006An audit request by a Georgia legislator is another blatant attempt by the highway lobby to block commuter rail, says a pro-train group.The Georgia Association of Railroad Passengers blasted House Appropriations Chairman Ben Harbin (R-Evans) for demanding an audit of the state's commuter rail program, calling the move a cynical attempt to stifle growing demands for train service."Rep

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According to a June 23rd Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) news release, "MBTA General Manager Daniel A. Grabauskas today announced the first ever commuter rail coach equipped with 40 stationary bike racks. Renovated to accommodate the many bike enthusiasts who travel on the Gloucester commuter rail line throughout the summer, the new coach will debut July 2nd during the 'Ride To

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Canton mayor has a track record of turning dreams into reality Beware of "Pruett's Pipe Dreams." They might just come true.Cecil Pruett, mayor of Canton — the Cherokee county seat — since 1996, came to office with so many ideas that town residents began to refer to them as "Pruett's Pipe Dreams."He wanted the city to buy and restore an old theater downtown. Done.He wanted the city to create its

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Dealmaker Emory Morsberger has grand visions for commuter rail and revamping downtown Atlanta Emory Morsberger, self-described "redeveloper," knows the art of the deal. And the deals he sculpts are reshaping a good bit of Georgia landscape.You want to ride a train that actually gets you someplace in Georgia? Talk to Morsberger, the indefatigable locomotive behind the planned Athens-to-Atlanta

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As state leaders block every attempt to develop passenger rail in the region, metro Atlanta is losing its competitive edge. Nearly every other major metro area in the country has jumped on the passenger rail movement --- recognizing how valuable transit and trains are to their economic future. Yet in Georgia, a few state legislators have successfully done everything they can to kill commuter rail

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Jonesboro, GA - Apr 25, 2006 Last week, it came to light that a legislator put language into the State's budget that may prohibit Georgia of our first commuter rail: a train line from Atlanta to Lovejoy, GA, a very exciting change for traffic-weary Georgians. Join Sierra Club, Citizens for Progressive Transit, and others for a press conference this Thursday: Thursday, April 27, 200611:45 am - 12:

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Home to several major corporations and the country's busiest airport, Atlanta also is the second-largest housing market in the nation. Housing prices have enjoyed steady appreciation without the skyrocketing increases that have pushed other large markets toward a bubble. Commuters who have tired of long commutes have sparked resurgence in in-town development close to transit; the mixed-use

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Where are we going?: TransportationDuring the past few decades in Georgia, our transportation dollars were largely spent to make it easier for people to drive cars farther and faster, as well as to build new roads to open up new land for development. In the past several years, however, the emphasis has begun to shift. Instead of talking about the growth and expansion of infrastructure, instead of

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"People who can agree they share a commitment to the landscape - even if they are otherwise locked in struggle with each other - have at least one deep thing to share."~ Gary Snyder

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If, as Albert Einstein said, insanity is doing the same thing over and over again while expecting different results, then Atlanta qualifies as the craziest region in the country. It keeps expanding highways, convinced that this time it will somehow solve its congestion problems, only to be puzzled when traffic gets even worse. What’s weird is that leaders in Atlanta know that the old ways don’t

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Former legislator Greg Hecht of Jonesboro is seeking the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor with a plank supporting commuter rail and other transportation options as a major part of his platform. Hecht has gotten way out front on the issue. Here's a stone fact: Greg Hecht is the first true transportation visionary to seek statewide office in Georgia. Period.Certainly, Hecht has good

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Bicycling in the State of Georgia needs your help: Have your voice heard! Make a statement and ride your bike from Roswell to Georgia's Capitol. Show the Governor and your state legislators that bicycles matter!! Support upcoming cycling friendly legislation!!! What: Ride from Roswell to Georgia's Capitol with Roswell's Mayor Jere Wood and Atlanta's Mayor Shirley Franklin. Once we arrive at the

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6 bikes to one car...

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According to a Feb. 23rd Bankrate.com article, "For those who long for the connectivity of small-town life, yet don't want to give up the conveniences of urban living, neotraditional communities provide an alternative. Designed to include everything within easy walking distance -- from the corner grocery to the school, and perhaps even the office -- they appeal to die-hard pedestrians. Advocates

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E.H. Culpepper, one of the region’s key economic development officials, will be here Monday to tout the benefits commuter rail can bring this city. Culpepper, who has spent 20 years trying to convince area business and political leaders about the potential of the Atlanta-to-Athens commuter railroad, will outline the project in a 5:30 p.m. meeting with the Lilburn City Council. The meeting takes

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Monday night (Feb. 20), the Forest Park City Council voted down a resolution to support a bill in the state legislature that would give voters a chance to decide if they want to pay for commuter rail."It's too early and premature for the city of Forest Park to get involved," said Councilman Wesley Lord as the council voted 3-1 against the resolution.A bill in the state House would provide for a

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Fighting congestion on America’s roadways is the goal of a massive new investment in subway, light rail and commuter rail projects, according to U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta, who today announced a plan to spend $1.5 billion on transit programs in cities like Dallas, Denver, Portland and Salt Lake City. The spending plan, included in President Bush’s budget submitted to Congress

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Colorado Railcar has developed a U.S. version of a class of railcar that has been in use for some time in Europe and Japan that could revolutionize transportation in the States. Features of the Colorado Railcar DMU include: + World's first double deck hybrid engine/passenger car that seats 188. The new bi-level coach features baggage storage areas, bicycle racks, fully accessible ADA restrooms

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"I hate to keep harping on this, but Mr. Bush could have announced a major effort to restore the American railroad system. It would have been a major political coup. It would have a huge impact on our oil use. The public would benefit from it tremendously. And it would have put thousands of people to work on something really meaningful. Unlike trips to Mars and experiments in cold fusion,

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Two weeks ago, the city of Atlanta and the BeltLine Partnership announced that the city has plans to acquire the active Bellwood Quarry on the west side of Atlanta as an early and major acquisition along the BeltLine. The quarry, in northwest Atlanta would become Atlanta’s newest and largest park. The new Westside Park will add over 300 acres of greenspace to Atlanta and will surround a

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According to a Jan. 12th Saskatoon Star-Phoenix article, "Architect Chris Hardwicke envisions a day when you will walk out your door, jump on your bicycle and commute to work at 40 kilometres an hour (25 mph)through dedicated tunnels suspended above city streets. He calls his idea Velo-City, a transportation network of concrete and glass tunnels through which cyclists could race to and from their

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"Move the Department of Corrections to Tift College on I-75 at Forsyth, Gov. Sonny Perdue proposes. Yes. Do it. By all means. The Atlanta-to-Macon commuter rail corridor would make sense --- if prisons, state departments and agencies, and related functions are moved south. A critical mass of potential commuters could reduce subsidies the white elephant would require."~ Jim Wooten, AJC Associate

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According to a Dec. 28th Banner Herald editorial, "Watkinsville, the picturesque county seat of Oconee County, is working hard to market itself as a center of arts tourism, to the point of beginning to bill itself as the 'Art Land of Georgia.' Perhaps apropos of that, Watkinsville residents and their city council have themselves been engaged in something of an 'art' project. With the help of a

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Traffic congestion, the bane of metro Atlanta, may actually be having a positive effect on one DeKalb County city. The daily crush of cars has led some drivers to consider giving up their vehicles and moving to more commuter-friendly areas where public transportation, shopping and living spaces are all within a short walk of one another. That's exactly how Chamblee wants to be envisioned. This

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Gas Thief Escapes on Tricycle Speeding from the scene of the crime, a Chinese boy tows a floating plastic bag of stolen natural gas in early August. Flouting a government ban, farmers around the central Chinese town of Pucheng frequently filch gas from the local oil field. As Chinese industry booms and automobile use spreads, the country as a whole appears to be on a feverish quest for fossil

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The Urban Land Institute in conjunction with Pricewaterhouse Coopers has just published its 2006 Emerging Trends in Real Estate for the U.S. market. This annual publication is the gold standard in real estate predictions. It is written primarily for bankers, investors and financiers as well as developers and builders. Three of the seven key trends for the next four years are:Focus on Infill:

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Dewberry Capital Corp. has outlined plans for what would be Atlanta's first "transit joint development" -- a new station constructed by the transit authority in collaboration with a developer -- as opposed to traditional "transit-oriented developments" like the BellSouth Corp. campus built near the existing Lindbergh Center station. The proposed Uptown station would be part of a future Dewberry

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Extracted this excellent piece on Amsterdam's Bike Culture from Seth Stevenson's "Should I Move to Amsterdam?" (click title to link to full article):One night, strolling in the evening air, I happened by a theater as a play was letting out. A crowd of distinguished Amsterdammers poured onto the sidewalk. The men wore blazers and ties, the women wore dresses and cardigans. Most of these

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In an important step for the BeltLine project, the Atlanta Board of Education voted December 12th to approve the BeltLine Tax Allocation District 7 to 0. This is the second of three votes on the TAD. On November 7th the Atlanta City Council voted overwhelmingly to approved the TAD 12 to 3. Source: BeltLinePartnership.org

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Some suburban dwellers hear criticism of sprawl as some sort of a value-laden condemnation of suburban life. They respond by launching a defense of sprawl that can be paraphrased with the following:"What others deride as sprawl is actually just the free market at work, the result of millions of Americans choosing the lifestyle they prefer. And any effort to control or limit 'sprawl' is a misuse

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Section 1807 of The 2005 - 2009 Federal Transportation Bill, also know as SAFETEA-LU, has established a Non-motorized Transportation Pilot Program. The purpose of the pilot program is to demonstrate the extent to which bicycling and walking can carry a significant part of the transportation load, and represent a major portion of the transportation solution. The pilot program is currently limited

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Georgia Aquarium founder Bernie Marcus said the streetcar is key to developing Peachtree and the rest of the city.The streetcar "is not something that's cute and nice — it's a necessity," said Marcus. "If we are going to continue to grow in the community, we need a streetcar."Read the article...Watch a new video about the streetcar...

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