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  • Avoid This

    Switch to the bus—for free

     The Transit Incentives Program is just what it sounds like—a program that offers eight free rides on King County Metro. If you ride during peak hours within the city, that’s a value of $20. All...

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  • Metro 42

    In memoriam to the 42 (Photos)

    It’s been a bit over a month now since King County Metro Route #42 travelled its last circuit in Seattle, in spite of attempted grassroots efforts to keep it going. The #42 wasn’t a particularly newsy...

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  • Fracking radioactivity (Video)

    Hydraulic fracturing, the process of extracting Natural gas by way of using water to ……which already has issues in regards to environmental safety. A major issue early on was natural gas seeping into the water table creating flammable...

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  • Making decisions: bus or streetcar?

    Citizens chime in about Seattle's newest transit plans (Photos)

    Last night, a dedicated group gathered at City Hall for an Open House on the Seattle Center City Connector Transit Study. This study is being put together by Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) to learn more about how to best...

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  • Cracked Sidewalk

    When a sidewalk is dangerous: how to make it safer for fellow pedestrians (Photos)

     Walking is the most straightforward form of sustainable transportation. Using your own two feet to move from point A to point B makes use of 100% clean energy: there are no carbon emissions, pollution, or chemical waste. No special...

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  • Will car-sharing in Seattle change?

    Will Avis change car-sharing in Seattle?

    On Wednesday, ZipCar and Avis Budget announced that Avis will be purchasing ZipCar, Seattle’s leading car-sharing service. What does this mean for car-sharing in Seattle?The first thing that people ask when thinking about going car...

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  • Florida Transportation 2012: Year in Review (Photos)

    Florida Transportation 2012: Year in Review (Photos)

    Florida had its share of successes, failures and even some futuristic thinking put into practice in 2012. From the levitation train, that hovers above the tracks that are themselves elevated, to basic bike sharing programs, Florida is a model for...

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  • Happy Holidays from SEPTA

    SEPTA holiday schedule

    The holidays are upon us and for many that means travel near and far. For those doing so in the area SEPTA will be running a regular schedule for suburban buses, trolleys, the Norristown High Speed Line and Regional...

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  • Lesson from sandy part two

    Hello Japan, remember us? This is New York.  We’re that city in the United States with the huge benevolent heart.  When the Tsunami hit your country we sent you millions in aid. Your wealth...

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  • Lessons from sandy

    As we recover from hurricane Sandy we should learn and ensure that everything is better prepared in the next storm.  Now I’m not being pessimistic, but realistic.  Sooner or later there will be another storm. ...

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