Sentences with phrase «public transportation infrastructure»

A better solution would be to have electric powered vehicles, better public transportation infrastructure to reduce private motor vehicle demand, civic infrastructure changes so daily commutes can be made shorter and use natural gas to replace electricity generated currently by coal.

Among the supporting policies cited by the report are investing in public transportation infrastructure and renewable - based power generation, raising energy efficiency standards, adapting city design and planning, and land and forest management.

On December 12, 2013, Kentucky Public Transportation Infrastructure Authority received a $ 452 million TIFIA direct loan for the Ohio River Bridges Downtown Crossing in Louisville, Kentucky.

This first report examines the commutes of high school students in Baltimore, who rely extensively on the existing public transportation infrastructure to get to their -LSB-...]

Massive public transportation infrastructure projects are notorious for exceeding both budgets and deadlines.

«The road disrepair is especially troublesome in Staten Island, where the lack of public transportation infrastructure causes islanders to use their vehicles to travel throughout the Island,» Ignizio (R - South Shore) and Matteo (R - Mid-Island) wrote on Jan. 16.

In some cities, public transportation infrastructure simply isn't a viable means of transport; bikes help fill the gap.

The researchers were actually shocked to find that the cities with such a strong public transportation infrastructures, like New York and D.C., were not taking more advantage of them.

Not exact matches

As infrastructure and public transportation collapsed, and customers prudently stayed home, entrepreneurs found their coping ability and ingenuity tested to the limit — along with their social media creativity.

Their civic and business infrastructure requires massive amounts of electricity and, given the way so many are currently planned, their private and public forms of transportation emit enormous CO2 emissions.

The region definitely stands out from the group from an infrastructure perspective, with a strong public transportation system and access to multiple international airports in different areas around the Beltway.

«We need a continuing and increasing investment in public transportation,» says Angela Iannuzziello, chair of the Board's infrastructure committee and a private sector transportation planning consultant.

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.

We need to begin reducing the number of vehicles on our roadways, and the best ways to accomplish that is to invest in public transit infrastructure and embrace innovative transportation options that offer alternatives to conventional driving and car ownership,» says Black.

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In more recent years, our advocacy efforts have also focused on regional issues, from our very public role in the 2015 transit and transportation plebiscite, to our work around Metro Vancouver's proposed Bylaw 280 and regional waste management, our longstanding calls for a mobile business licence program across Greater Vancouver, and our advocacy at all levels of government to invest in roads, bridges, and Pacific Gateway trade infrastructure across the region.

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.

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The result is a double - crisis: austerity stemming from debt deflation, while public health, communications, information technology, transportation and other basic infrastructure are privatized by corporate monopolies that raise prices charged to labor and industry.

Housing affordability topped the list, identified by 40 per cent of respondents, followed closely by the need to invest in public transit as well as broader transportation infrastructure, such as roads, bridges and highways.

• Creating cleaner transportation options — by investing in public transit infrastructure, improving our fuel efficiency and transitioning to low - carbon options like electric vehicles;

Therefore, cementing Greater Vancouver's status as a Canadian economic leader requires a commitment to invest in its transportation grid and public transit infrastructure.

The key to its site value («location, location and location») is transportation and other public infrastructure.

Given the sad state of our highways, public transportation systems and other material infrastructure, as well as the severe needs of our educational system, increased government spending in these areas could take up the slack in declining defense expenditures while contributing enormously to the potential productivity of the United States.

The plan establishes a set of six fundamental principles for the region, which include: transportation and other infrastructure upgrades; new commercial and residential growth; land use and transportation decisions based on policies like the Global Warming Solutions Act and the Clean Energy and Climate Plan; creation and preservation of workforce housing that matches new job rates; creation and maintenance of an effective public transit system; and coordinated planning and implementation efforts.

Further, physical communications breakdowns — that is, transportation infrastructure — make the timely distribution of needed public goods very difficult.

Some of New York State's major transportation infrastructure projects are now benefiting from expanded use of the design - build process — but a costly pro-union rider has been attached to proposed legislation extending design - build authorization to public works financed by New York City, and could set a troubling precedent.

He has added new infrastructure and housing, and has revitalizing public transportation.

Laura Curran and Jack Martins played nice, mostly, on Friday morning during their first public showdown since winning their parties» nominations for Nassau County executive — an event where the main topic was transportation infrastructure.

In his second term, Mr. Cuomo, a Democrat, has made transportation projects a central part of his agenda, embracing infrastructure as an important part of his legacy and invoking the efforts of the influential public works builder Robert Moses.

«He will bring that same leadership to Washington, fighting for good jobs, investment in our transportation infrastructure, and strong public services,» Cilento said.

Katko, who represents the 24th congressional district of New York state and is a member of both the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Surface Transportation Conference Committee, criticized the amendment at a public meeting.

«When you see our unwavering commitment in changing the face of public transportation, committing more funds to providing jetties and expanding access to waterways, please know that we are driven only by the need to build and sustain the needed infrastructure upon which an enduring tourism landscape can stand and outlive our administration and those coming after us,» the Governor said.

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.

Developed through solid public - private collaboration, BNMC attempts to create a sustainable campus, with quality transportation, streetscape, and infrastructure.»

His second - term priorities include the development of a citywide master plan for Select Bus Service, and the rapid expansion of the bike - share system, which he views as an important new piece of transportation infrastructure deserving of public investment.

Hawkins praised Stein's Green New Deal, a proposed plan that aims to create 20 million new jobs by transitioning from fossil fuel - based infrastructure to 100 % clean renewable energy by 2030, while also investing in improved public transportation and community - based agriculture.

«This government is committed to improving on the road transport network, the water transportation system, the public transport infrastructure and most importantly attract the needed investment to fund our Strategic Transport Master Plan (STMP), which is already being implemented».

She has also honed a stump speech, talking about her unusual name (yes, that is her first name, and her last name is Dutch), then touching on public schools, small businesses, transportation and infrastructure.

Outlining the city's new spending initiatives, including investments in public safety, education, anti-homelessness services, transportation, infrastructure and the Board of Elections, Fuleihan said the executive budget, «makes investments that address longstanding structural issues that affect all New Yorkers.»

INFRASTRUCTURE: Invest $ 11.7 billion on transportation systems, including upgrading Stewart Airport in the Hudson Valley to handle more international flights, expand cashless tolling to all Port Authority crossings in the New York City area as well as the entire Thruway system, and upgrade all 27 Thruway service areas through a public - private partnership.

Lynch told POLITICO New York there is «a lot that needs to happen» in the «outer - outer boroughs,» like improved traffic and pedestrian safety in a district where a majority of constituents drive, improving public transportation options and infrastructure and bringing more attention to the challenges of being a homeowner.

«There are extraordinary costs associated with hardening the waterfront infrastructure, adding retaining walls and other protection of critical transportation assets,» the application states, saying the money would fund «a portion of these public infrastructure improvements.»

«It's about helping businesses expand and address needs such as infrastructure, access to sewer or water or public transportation.

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

The 50 - mile «corridor,» as it was called in a news release, will be developed to lure companies that test the drones for applications «including agriculture and forest management, transportation and logistics, media and film development, utilities and infrastructure, and public safety.»

The remaining elected officials did not respond: from the House, Frank Lucas (Committee on Agriculture), Scott Garrett (Committee on the Budget), Fred Upton (Committee on Energy and Commerce), Edward J. Markey and Doc Hastings (both on the Committee on Natural Resources), Eddie Bernice Johnson (Committee on Science, Space and Technology), Bob Gibbs (Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment) and Nick Rahall (Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure); from the Senate, Pat Roberts and Debbie Stabenow (both on the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry), Patty Murray (Committee on the Budget), Jim DeMint (Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation), Lisa Murkowski (Committee on Energy and Natural Resources), James Inhofe and Barbara Boxer (both on the Committee on Environment and Public Works), Harry Reid (majority leader) and Lamar Alexander (Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development).

Among the reasons public transportation has not taken off in the U.S. as it has elsewhere are Americans» love affair with cars and a well - developed highway infrastructure

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.

The voucher will further dilute public education funding currently going to the local school district which has an extensive infrastructure — buildings, supervisory staff, transportation, etc. that supports ALL students residing in their jurisdiction.