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www.thetransportpolitic.com
| | t4america.org
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| | The Long-Distance Rail Study, released by the Federal Railroad Administration in the twilight hours of the Biden Administration on January 20, 2025, prioritizes lengthy projects that have little chance to succeed instead of shorter-term projects that can deliver service to Americans. It is imperative that Amtrak focus on routes that run daily and not only [...]
| | greenash.net.au
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| | [AI summary] The article outlines five proposed infrastructure projects to improve Australia's connectivity and sustainability. These include a tunnel connecting Victoria and Tasmania, a railway from Mt Isa to Tennant Creek, a highway to Cape York, high-speed rail on the Eastern seaboard, and self-sustaining desert towns. Each project addresses current gaps in transportation and aims to enhance economic and social connectivity across the country.
| | pedestrianobservations.com
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| | The American conversation about high-speed rail has an internal debate that greatly bothers me, about whether investments should be incremental or not. An interview with the author of a new book about the Northeast Corridor reminded me of this; this is not the focus of the interview, but there was an invocation of incremental vs....
| | www.cascadepbs.org
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| [AI summary] The article provides an overview of recent news and events in Washington state, covering a variety of topics. It includes updates on local politics, community initiatives, and public services. The main sections are as follows: 1. **Politics and Governance**: - A debate on the use of police alternatives, such as mental health professionals, to respond to public behavioral health crises. - The Washington State Debate Coalition is organizing public debates for the upcoming general election, focusing on key races like attorney general, superintendent of public instruction, and Seattle City Council Position 8. 2. **Community Engagement and Budgeting**: - Seattle's participatory budgeting initiative has allocated $27.25 million for six...