THE EFFECT ON US PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IF FUEL REACHES $5 A GALLON
Published at 29.03.2011 in Public transport, Social aspects
A study released recently by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) predicts that as gasoline prices continue increasing, Americans will turn to public transportation in record numbers. APTA is calling on Congress to address this impending demand by providing a greater long-term investment in public transportation.
WINNERS OF THE AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING INNOVATION IN PUBLIC TRANSPORT ANNOUNCED
Published at 02.06.2010 in Public transport, Social aspects
The winners of their joint Award for Outstanding Innovation in Public Transport have been announced by the International Transport Forum (ITF) and the International Association of Public Transport (UITP), two of the leading international voices in the global transport sector. Overall winner is the Consorcio Régional de Transports de Madrid, Spain for their Intergrated Transport Plan
TFL TO SPEND £67M ON ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES
Published at 06.05.2010 in Alternatives, Social aspects
Transport for London says it plans to spend £67m on up to 1,300 electric and hybrid vehicles. The tender is divided into "lots" with 70% of the cash ring-fenced for electric and hybrid passenger vehicles with up to eight seats.
ASHEVILLE CITY BUSES FEATURE PHOTOS OF LOCAL FOOD AND FARMERS
Published at 21.04.2010 in Public transport, Social aspects
Three Asheville area artists have won the city’s first “Art on Transit” competition, the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department announced recently. Each artist will be awarded a $750 honorarium, and their design will grace both sides of a single bus. The winners were: Ray Noland’s “Jeweled Forest,” a color-splashed, whimsical forest; Naomi Johnson’s photos of local food and farmers; and Nina Ruffini’s “Message,” featuring bunnies adrift in boats.
RIDING PUBLIC TRANSIT SAVES INDIVIDUALS $9,242 ANNUALLY
Published at 05.03.2010 in Public transport, Social aspects
Transit riders now save $600 more per year compared to last year at this time as the cost of gas has increased nearly $1 per gallon, says a recent American report. Riding the public transportation can save on average $9,242 annually based on the current national average petrol price and the national unreserved monthly parking rate. Compared to last year at this time, the average cost per gallon of petrol was $1.79 which is nearly $1 less than the current price of petrol at $2.75 per gallon.
