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Florida Governor Rick Scott rejects proposed Federal high-speed rail project

Green Car Congress

Florida Governor Rick Scott has informed US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood of the state’s decision to reject President Obama’s Tampa to Orlando high-speed rail project. Boston, Philadelphia, New York and Baltimore only had 3.2 It is projected that 3.07 million people will use the train annually. million riders in 2010.

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Standby Cruising: A New Option for Bargain Seekers

Baua Electric

To participate, travelers choose an itinerary from the standby list on the website — current embarkation ports include Boston; Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Proximity is a bonus Standby cruisers don’t learn of their acceptance or denial until a week to two days before departure, complicating transportation arrangements. in an email.

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Electric car proponents at The California Cars Initiative believe the task force was unduly influenced by “plug-in skeptics” at the Boston Consulting Group , which is under government contract to provide input on the prospects for G.M. link] will give you an insight into the state of transportation here. and Chrysler. Whatever B.C.G.’s

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