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President Obama Outlines Vision and Plan for US High-Speed Passenger Rail System; $13B to Start

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According to a 2006 study cited by the Administration, implementation of pending plans for the federally designated HSR corridors could result in an annual reduction of 6 billion pounds of CO 2 (2.7 Pacific Northwest Corridor (Eugene, Portland, Tacoma, Seattle, Vancouver BC). Keystone Corridor (Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Pittsburgh).

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EPA Study Finds Residential Construction Trends in US Metropolitan Regions Showing Substantial Shift, But Falling Short of Reshaping Sprawl

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In 7 regions, urban infill development accounts for between 25-50% of new construction: San Francisco; Miami; San Diego; Dallas; Chicago; Portland, Oregon; and Norfolk/Virginia Beach, Virginia. In 2006 and 2007, there was a sharp decline. In 12 regions, there was very little change in the distribution.

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