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freakonomics.com
Amtrak's ridership and revenue has been steadily increasing over the last 10 years, and 2011 set a new ridership record with 30.2 million passengers, and $1.9 billion in ticket revenue. But, even though it took in $1.42 billion from Congress last year, it still manages to lose $1 billion annually. This is hardly a new development. Amtrak has a long and storied history of functioning at a loss despite government subsidies.So, as we enter what appears to be a new era (maybe?) of government austerity, it se... |
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www.theurbanist.org
United metropole: Paris has finally unified dozens of suburbs and the city into one unitary body called "Métropole du Grand Paris"; the new body will govern some 7 million residents of the 12.2 million in the Île-de-France. Green floaters: Rotterdam plans to green up its harbor with tree canopy using floating tree buoys. Enormous blob: If |
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usa.streetsblog.org
The presidential race isn't the only thing on the ballot Nov. 5. Tens of millions of voters will also decide on various local tax proposals to fund transit, too. |
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greenash.net.au
[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. |
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