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What is Atlanta's transit future?

What is Atlanta’s transit future?

By Becky Striepe on May 23, 2012

If you live here in Atlanta, July 2nd is the deadline to register to vote in the July 31st election that will decide the future of the Transportation Investment Act. If you want to see the map above become a reality, vote YES!

Category: Cars+Tranportation, Innovation, Living | Tags: Atlanta, MARTA, public transportation, transit, Transportation Investment Act

Great Idea: Congestion Charging

Great Idea: Congestion Charging

By Becky Striepe on March 14, 2011

Congestion charging started in London back in 2003, and they extended the covered area in 2007. Basically, cars that want to drive in certain high-traffic areas have to pay a toll or face a fine. Since launching the program, London has seen a six percent increase in bus ridership.

Category: Cars+Tranportation, Innovation | Tags: bus, buses, cars, driving, London, public transportation, traffic, transit

New Trend? Energy Generation from Subway Systems

New Trend? Energy Generation from Subway Systems

By Becky Striepe on September 13, 2010

Two subway systems on opposite sides of the Atlantic are harnessing heat and kinetic energy to generate power.

Category: Architecture, Innovation | Tags: Atlanta, energy, energy conservation, geothermal energy, heat, kinetic energy, Paris, transit

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