Sentences with phrase «use public transportation as»

Use public transportation as often as you can.

Carpooling or using public transportation as a means of getting to work does promote an environmentally - friendly atmosphere.

Not exact matches

I used public transportation, lived in the same area as the people I was working with, ate the same foods, and listened more than I spoke.

On Thursday, the National Transportation Safety Board said that after a series of public disclosures by Tesla it had taken the unusual step of revoking Tesla's status as a formal party to its investigation of a March 23 crash in California that killed a driver who was using Autopilot.

As an example, I would love for a team to look at ride - sharing — like what Lyft and Uber have done — and see how you use that to help solve public transportation problems in San Francisco.

In contrast, spending on public infrastructure, such as transportation systems, that benefit not only the current generation but future ones as well, should also be paid for not just by current generation but also by future generations who will also use them.

From the Federal Aviation Administration, we looked at the number of public use airports in each state, as well as estimated costs to commercial trucking due to traffic congestion in 2016 from the American Transportation Research Institute.

The already - famous stories of Cardinal Bergoglio using public transportation and cooking for himself may find their foundations in St. Ignatius Loyola, who said we should love poverty «as a mother.»

The stroller is perfect for you if you are moving about in the city as it can be used on public transportation such as buses, subways, or taxis and it is lightweight stroller as it is made of aluminum frame.

If you frequently use public transportation such as transit buses, you will find the sling much easier to take on board, and much more secure on a bumpy ride!

They think about the logistics, especially in urban settings such as using public transportation, going up stairs into apartments, or getting your stroller in and out of a car.

Cloth diapering really is not that hard (and it is way cheaper than disposables), carpooling to work or taking public transportation is a viable option for thousands of parents who work in cities, and doing other simple things like recycling as much as possible, using washable napkins instead of paper - towels, using 100 % post-consumer recycled toilet paper (even just once in a while), and using a handkerchief instead of kleenex are all simple life - changes that can add up to seriously changing your carbon footprint.

The Public Employees Federation (PEF), which represents state Department of Transportation engineers who are sidelined by design - build, has gone so far as to level claims that the use of design - build jeopardizes public sPublic Employees Federation (PEF), which represents state Department of Transportation engineers who are sidelined by design - build, has gone so far as to level claims that the use of design - build jeopardizes public spublic safety.

Hundreds of citizens from across Buffalo Niagara texted in their answers and made their voice heard on topics as diverse as public transportation, land use, vacancy, and food access.

The Public Employees Federation (PEF), which represents state Department of Transportation engineers who are sidelined by design - build, has gone so far as to level claims that the use of design - build

Before this year, I hadn't used public transportation regularly as part of my commute since my Boston days — six years ago, back before I moved to Long Island.

In making his way up the ranks of permanent government, from the consumer affairs department to the Department of Telecommunications and Energy to the Economic Development Corporation, where he worked as senior vice president for transportation and commerce, Ward has also shown himself comfortable using the proverbial revolving door, moving between the public and private sectors as the need arises, and endearing himself to both public and private constituencies.

«We need an economic vision for Nassau County, focusing on transit - oriented development, mixed - use projects for retail and businesses alike, as well as reliable public transportation, which will also keep our young people and empty nesters here,» Curran said.

Wheel - tax revenue can be used for nothing besides transportation projects, such as maintenance of roads and bridges or public - transit operations.

Hawkins said the initial plans of the Syracuse Housing Authority to redevelop its properties near Interstate 81 as a mixed - income, mixed - use community well - served by public transportation is the kind of public housing design he supports.

For example, I have voted to improve fuel efficiency standards for vehicles, to provide communities with funding to expand public transportation, to provide tax credits to expand the use of wind and solar technologies, as well as expanding access to grants and tax credits for homeowners to weatherize their homes and purchase more fuel efficient vehicles.

The researchers also note that public health specialists have advocated using formal health impact assessment (HIA) as a means to help transportation and city planners to consider their decisions» health impacts.

When I was a teenager, I had to use public transportation to get to my school in the next town as there was no high school in that German village of 2000 inhabitants I grew up in.

That's true for students whose parents drive them to school as well as for students who use buses or public transportation.

The Maryland Court of Appeals held that using public money to provide transportation for children attending private or parochial schools does not violate Maryland's Compelled Support Clause because religious institutions would be aided only incidentally as the by - product of proper legislative action to secure the education of children.

(e) The board shall establish the information needed in an application for the approval of a charter school; provided that the application shall include, but not be limited to, a description of: (i) the mission, purpose, innovation and specialized focus of the proposed charter school; (ii) the innovative methods to be used in the charter school and how they differ from the district or districts from which the charter school is expected to enroll students; (iii) the organization of the school by ages of students or grades to be taught, an estimate of the total enrollment of the school and the district or districts from which the school will enroll students; (iv) the method for admission to the charter school; (v) the educational program, instructional methodology and services to be offered to students, including research on how the proposed program may improve the academic performance of the subgroups listed in the recruitment and retention plan; (vi) the school's capacity to address the particular needs of limited English - proficient students, if applicable, to learn English and learn content matter, including the employment of staff that meets the criteria established by the department; (vii) how the school shall involve parents as partners in the education of their children; (viii) the school governance and bylaws; (ix) a proposed arrangement or contract with an organization that shall manage or operate the school, including any proposed or agreed upon payments to such organization; (x) the financial plan for the operation of the school; (xi) the provision of school facilities and pupil transportation; (xii) the number and qualifications of teachers and administrators to be employed; (xiii) procedures for evaluation and professional development for teachers and administrators; (xiv) a statement of equal educational opportunity which shall state that charter schools shall be open to all students, on a space available basis, and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age, ancestry, athletic performance, special need, proficiency in the English language or academic achievement; (xv) a student recruitment and retention plan, including deliberate, specific strategies the school will use to ensure the provision of equal educational opportunity as stated in clause (xiv) and to attract, enroll and retain a student population that, when compared to students in similar grades in schools from which the charter school is expected to enroll students, contains a comparable academic and demographic profile; and (xvi) plans for disseminating successes and innovations of the charter school to other non-charter public schools.

(7) the remanufacture by such entity of a rail passenger car that is to be used to provide specified public transportation so as to extend its usable life for 10 years or more, or the purchase or lease by such entity of such a rail car, unless the rail car, to the maximum extent feasible, is made readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs.

(4) serve as a national clearinghouse for information in respect to denials of equal protection of the laws because of race, color, religion or national origin, including but not limited to the fields of voting, education, housing, employment, the use of public facilities, and transportation, or in the administration of justice;

-- For purposes of section 202 of this Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), it shall be considered discrimination for a public entity that provides designated public transportation to fail, in accordance with the provisions of this subsection, to make key stations (as determined under criteria established by the Secretary by regulation) in rapid rail and light rail systems readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs.

By carpooling one day per week, using public transportation one day per week, or working from home one day per week that's about $ 2.82 per day or $ 11.28 per month (calculated as $ 10 below).

The 30.4 % of workers who use public transportation to commute to work is by far the highest of any city in the country and more than twice as much as San Francisco.

Municipal Securities may be used for numerous public purposes, including construction of public facilities, such as airports, bridges, highways, housing, hospitals, mass transportation, schools, streets, water and sewer works, and gas and electric utilities.

Public transportation is the cheapest option for traveling with pets, however, it's not as easy using public transportation within in the city as it is on the private enterpPublic transportation is the cheapest option for traveling with pets, however, it's not as easy using public transportation within in the city as it is on the private enterppublic transportation within in the city as it is on the private enterprises.

Cycles of Change has influenced a wide network of local residents and policy - makers by raising awareness and encouraging the use of bicycles — in conjunction with public transportation — as an every - day mode of travel.

All guests of Hôtel Palafitte are granted free use of public transportation throughout the city, which grants easy access to local attractions such as the «Swiss Grand Canyan,» Creux du Van, the Latenium Museum, several Swiss watch specialty shops, and more.

The Dubai Financial Centre Metro Station is within walking distance and ideal for those who like to use public transportation (being close to a metro station is great as it eases things extremely if you do not wan na be stuck in traffic when using a taxi).

You can book your travel yourself and use your miles to pay for everyday expenses, such as public transportation and taxis.

The state of Nayarit in Mexico is easily accessible by road, plane and even by sea, creating a multitude of transportation options; the public transportation network and taxis are at your disposal as well; we tell you how to use them here.

Massachusetts - based artist Tomashi Jackson's research in the Atlanta area has led her to tackle the issue of public transportation — or the lack of it — as it was used to segregate the rural and historically white population of...

Quote of the day: «Our goal is to make 30 percent of the total population use bicycles as public transportation.»

I use solely public transportation, and services such as Zip Car when I need to haul something or go out of town.

If you are using your bike as a means of transportation from point A to point B on public roads, you are expected and required to obey all traffic laws, just like autos.

One of the things bike and transit advocates always struggle with is how to get people out of their cars — how to convince people used to driving in their own vehicles that commuting by bicycle or public transportation isn't as hard / slow / inconvenient / fill in the blank as they may believe.

The Low - Car Diet program challenges city folk to live a car - free lifestyle for one month by pledging to walk, bike, use public transportation, skate, scooter instead, and / or use Zipcar by the hour or day, as necessary.

The current response by the public from driving and travelling less and using more public transit as a result of higher transportation costs will be supported by sensible people looking after their personal pocket - book issues.

The Panel is actively involved in communicating on advocacy issues, current research, as well as educating government agencies and the public on health, safety and environmental arising from the production, use, storage, transportation and disposal of hydrogen peroxide.

Getting rid of your car and walking, biking or using public transportation makes a huge impact on your personal carbon footprint as well as national air quality.

Solutions IBM (or the report writers recommend) are fuel efficient cars, more public transportation, more ridesharing, more telecommuting, combined with the use of technology - congestion charging, but an integrated «multi modal» management system that would be able to generate predictions for operators on what traffic was going to do in the very near future, as well as end user information sent via phones and smart phones, to help those in traffic make alternate solutions.

A large group consists of college students and young professionals, especially those living in cities, who use ebikes as an alternative to buying a car or relying on public transportation.

I've used bike share in DC, Chicago & Boston as a visitor and it's a great way to get around a city, paired with other public transportation.