January 16, 2013
by Rob Perks
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New poll proves that voters are entranced by transit

Rob Perks, Transportation Advocacy Director, Washington, D.C.
On the heels of NRDC’s nationwide public opinion polling which found strong support for public transportation amongst voters across the political spectrum, a new poll by… Continue reading

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February 3, 2012
by Kaid Benfield
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How to start transforming sprawl with shared personal vehicles

Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities, Washington, DC
 
WheelChange, an advocate for new, smart multi-modal transportation systems, asserts that a more sustainable future of personal transportation could be based o… Continue reading

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January 9, 2012
by Kaid Benfield
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A strong case for a rail- and transit-oriented California

Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities, Washington, DC
 
Imagine a scenario by which our country’s most populous state, notorious for freeways, traffic nightmares and smog, could reduce driving by 3.7 trillion mile… Continue reading

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May 26, 2011
by Rich Kassel
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New Yorkers Save $700/year at the Pump, Thanks to Smart Transportation Policies

Rich Kassel, Senior Attorney and Director, Clean Fuels and Vehicles Project, New York City The average New York driver saves more than $700 per year in gas, compared to the average driver in Mississippi.  
Given what gas costs around here, that st… Continue reading

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March 31, 2011
by Luke Tonachel
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We Can Meet (and Exceed) President Obama’s Oil Security Goal with Clean Energy

Luke Tonachel, Vehicles Analyst, New York City Yesterday, President Obama announced a national goal to cut oil imports by one-third by 2025. The cheapest, cleanest and fastest way to not just reach but exceed the President’s goal is through clean… Continue reading

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January 20, 2011
by Kaid Benfield
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Could El Paso become a model of thoughtful smart growth planning?

 
If you’re looking for a good example of thoughtful, place-based planning for transit-oriented development (TOD) in a location not yet known for it, you could do a lot worse than Connecting El Paso, a 264-page tour de force vision for part… Continue reading

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