Sentences with phrase «need for public transportation»

There is compelling need for public transportation.

Bus accidents are common in the New York Boroughs, like the Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn as well as in many of the larger Westchester County jurisdictions like White Plains, Yonkers, Rye, Port Chester, Mamaroneck, Elmsford, Greenburgh, Hartsdale, Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, Valhalla, Ossining, Ardsley and Irvington because of the large number of bus routes in those areas as well as the need for public transportation.

New cities could be even better constructed to reduce the need for public transportation as well.

As personal cars and new vehicles emerge, the necessity of roads to accommodate pedestrians as well the need for public transportations decreased.

Not exact matches

It could also have a public benefit if it lessens the need for governments to build highways designed for rush - hour commuting or for workers to spend $ 100 a week or more on transportation, parking, coffee, lunches and so on.

If you wanted to sell shoes, for example, you could specialize in shoes for young, professional women who worked in offices and needed to walk comfortably while using public transportation.

This is true for transportation systems, public utility systems, education infrastructure, health care infrastructure, and senior care infrastructure, to mention only some of the areas where more infrastructure investments are needed.

In sprucing up their Amazon bids for Bezos, cities ranging from Atlanta to New York will need to take an honest look at whether housing stock and public transportation — both critical to a winning bid — are up to the HQ2 challenge.

How could he sustain an American's need for control in a country where strikes stopped the mail and public transportation every few weeks, where shops closed unexpectedly and the owners hoarded goods because they couldn't keep up with the 4,000 % inflation?

The public transportation system is awesome, so you won't need to rent a car, and the fact that everyone speaks English makes it incredibly easy for us Americans.

They are less likely to have their own transportation so they will need to deal with public transportation or be dependent on others for rides.

Once folded, Zoe XL2 Xtra Lightweight Double Stroller won't take a lot of space, which is something you would need, the most when traveling for example on the airplane or public transportation.

-- supportive public health system that can ensure parents have the resources they need to properly care for their children (including vouchers for transportation to routine medical appointments, and clinics located in the neighbourhoods where people live).

They are both perfect for families who love to travel and are particularly useful for parents who need to get through airports or ride public transportation.

This will be especially helpful for people with disabilities and those who need rides in our rural and suburban areas that don't have easy access to public transportation.»

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele said on Wednesday that a defeated referendum testing the public's support for a $ 60 - a-year wheel tax should show state lawmakers that local governments simply can't be left to fend for themselves when they need more money for their transportation budgets.

Housing needs, such as affordable housing and housing for special populations (the homeless, the elderly, disabled persons, persons living with AIDS, and public housing residents), and community and economic development needs, such as transportation, jobs, community facilities and infrastructure (sewer, water and roads), will be prime topics for discussion at the forums.

The projects must meet State housing goals, including the creation of mixed - income housing, proximity to public transportation, placement in strong school districts, or the provision of support services for formerly homeless individuals or those with special needs.

America's recent shift toward urban living would lend itself to a desire for more bike lanes and public transportation, but that won't eliminate the need for interstates and quality roadways.

«We need to make sure that our transportation system works for everyone, including the city's traditional yellow cabs, for - hire drivers, and most importantly the riding public,» he added.

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.

March 5, 2010 Pomona hearing 1:00 - 4:00 PM Health and Mental Health Transportation, Economic Development, Environmental Conservation Rockland County Fire Training Center Auditorium 35 Firemen's Memorial Drive, Pomona, NY 10970 Contact: Dan Moscato at [phone] or [email protected] March 12, 2010 Bronxville hearing 4:00 - 7:00 PM Education, Labor and Family Assistance Public Protection and General Government Concordia College Sommer Center for Worship & the Performing Arts 171 White Plains Road, Bronxville, NY 10708 Contact: Shelley Andrews at [phone] or [email protected] The Hudson Valley Delegation of the New York State Senate In an effort to ensure the Hudson Valley is fairly represented in all legislative matters before the Senate, nine local Senators representing the counties of Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester have formed a bipartisan delegation to more effectively advocate for the needs and concerns of their constituents.

«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.

It would reduce congestion, get more people to take public transit, and provide $ 1.5 billion per year for badly - needed transportation infrastructure.

«For women to have timely access to services that can help to save her life she still needs the community, husband and family to be able to provide access and transportation,» explains Grace Kodindo, an assistant clinical professor of population and family health at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health.

This section also includes information on parking fees and passes, valet parking, public transportation and taxis, and the Air Charity Network, a nonprofit organization that provides free air transportation for people in need seeking access to specialized health care facilities.

For example, a growing scarcity of fossil fuels and the need to stem the environmental damages caused by climate change will undoubtedly lead to a substantial increase in the use of public transportation.

Dignified, adequate infrastructure and services should be prioritized for rural areas and poor parts of urban areas; the parasitic exploitation of villages by cities should be eliminated through measures for maximum urban self - sufficiency and sustainability; public transportation, walking and bicycling needs to be prioritized over private motorized transportation; adequate shelter / housing with land rights should be a high priority for urban slums.

Faced with daily referral slips for student misbehavior on two of the Milford (Massachusetts) Public Schools elementary school buses, a committee of principals, counselors, and transportation and bus company personnel decided last year students needed guidance and incentives to establish better bus - riding behavior.

On the importance of government, for example, Brian Eschbacher, executive director of Planning and Enrollment Services in Denver Public Schools, described policies and systems in Denver that help make choice work better in the real world: a streamlined enrollment system to make choosing easier for families, more flexible transportation options for families, a common performance framework and accountability system for traditional and charter schools to ensure all areas of a city have quality schools, and a system that gives parents the information they need to choose schools confidently.

CTCL programs are free of charge, but many public schools and community - based organizations need assistance with transportation to these events as well as reference materials for their college counseling services.

That includes teachers and other employee salaries who work with students with disabilities, services and resources for those students, transportation for students with disabilities and other expenditures to ensure districts are serving students with disabilities in accordance with federal and state laws that can range from due process costs or even tuition for schooling alternatives when a public school can't meet their needs.

(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.

I have a sense that the magnets do a better job but that may also be due — in part — to access to transportation and the fact that magnets must meet the same standards as general public schools — thereby making it easier for ELL or special needs students to get the extra services that they need.

The Office of Federal Lands Highway provides financial resources and transportation engineering assistance for public roads that serve the transportation needs of Federal and Tribal lands.

(5) the purchase or lease by such entity of a new van with a seating capacity of less than 8 passengers, including the driver, which is to be used to provide specified public transportation and for which a solicitation is made after the 30th day following the effective date of this section that is not readily accessible to or usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs; except that the new van need not be readily accessible to and usable by such individuals if the entity can demonstrate that the system for which the van is being purchased or leased, when viewed in its entirety, provides a level of service to such individuals equivalent to the level of service provided to the general public;

(3) the purchase or lease by such entity of a new vehicle (other than an automobile, a van with a seating capacity of less than 8 passengers, including the driver, or an over-the-road bus) which is to be used to provide specified public transportation and for which a solicitation is made after the 30th day following the effective date of this section, that is not readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs; except that the new vehicle need not be readily accessible to and usable by such individuals if the new vehicle is to be used solely in a demand responsive system and if the entity can demonstrate that such system, when viewed in its entirety, provides a level of service to such individuals equivalent to the level of service provided to the general public;

«For many tribal members who live in remote areas and rely heavily on public transportation, this funding will help ensure continued access to vital services they need.»

In a decade or so, you'll need an autonomous car, bicycle or public transportation to make your urban commute, saving the driver - operated automobile for transportation in rural areas and between cities, and for sport, and for annual celebrations of our culture such as this event.

I would love to be able to take public transportation and plug headphones into the Kindle for white noise as needed.

The goal of this program is to build stronger communities by encouraging people to live closer to their jobs, reducing the need for cars and increasing the use of alternative transportation like walking, biking and public transit.

While no one enjoys paying high - interest rates, people need to have vehicles for transportation to and from work and school, especially if they live in areas of the country which don't have public transportation.

Inner city gem: Need a place for up to six guests, this three bedroom is close the city and public transportation and offers a large backyard deck.

Living in a big city working for myself means even when I'm outside, I have all the public transportation I need to get me around.

If you need transportation, you're going to pay another $ 50 for gas or for public transportation (but if you live on campus or near campus, you may not need this).

Other ways to make retirement work at 50 includes taking a part - time job for some or all of the gap years, putting off luxury purchases such as travel and higher - end cars — or even eliminating the need for a car, if you live or relocate to a city with convenient public transportation.

Our grand total added up to more than the $ 15 I'd originally forecasted, but that was due to our decision to rent a car for a few hours rather than rely on Uber of public transportation and then the decision to use some cash to defray the number of Avios needed for our flight home.

With extensive public transportation, driving in the city is pretty unnecessary and wildly aggresive; unless you have a specific reason for needing a personal car, forgo driving.

Probably will take a smaller airline to visit the Northern section and might need lodging for two or three nights, and the rest of the trip public transportation of some type.

Airport: The Airport Administration Office is responsible for operating, maintaining and developing the Port of Bellingham's airport facilities in order to meet the air transportation needs of the community and the region while providing a high standard of customer service and maintaining the highest levels of safety and convenience for the public.