As the recovery plan was debated in Congress, the House and Senate had seemingly similar but, at the same time, different ideas on how stimulus money should fund transportation projects.
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THE DIG :: December 31st, 2008
Pheonix debuts first light rail system
On Saturday, December 27, Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa, Arizona welcomed passengers aboard their brand-new light rail system. The 20-mile, $1.4 billion dollar rail system is a first for the state; until now, Phoenix had been the largest U.S. city without public trains.
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THE DIG :: December 10th, 2008
Despite decreasing gas prices, Americans continue to turn to mass transit
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) announced people rode subways, buses and commuter railroads in record numbers in the third quarter of this year. At the same time, the plunge in oil prices may have created an opportunity for states and the federal government to readdress the gas tax to better fund infrastructure projects.
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WEEKEND AMERICA :: November 1st, 2008
The Bus Stop: Radio: Full Report
Blueprint America correspondent Rick Karr travels to St. Louis to visit the people who're likely to suffer the most if transit officials cut service to save the city money.
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WEEKEND AMERICA :: November 1st, 2008
The Bus Stop: Overview
As the 2008 election approaches, St. Louis public transit advocates are making a last push to convince voters to pass Proposition M. It would increase sales taxes by half a cent - about $55 per family per year - to ease a budget crunch. If it doesn't pass, officials say they'll have to slash service. According to the American Public Transit Association, about a third of the country's transit agencies say they'll need to cut service to balance their budgets. The crisis is especially bad in smaller cities: Eugene, Ore., for example, as well as Milwaukee, Wis., and Providence, R.I. Blueprint America -- with Weekend America on public radio -- correspondent Rick Karr takes travels to St. Louis to visit the people who're likely to suffer the most if transit officials do end up cutting service.
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