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US Public Transit Ridership in 2008 At Highest Level in 52 years; 10.7B Trips

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The commuter rail systems with the double digit ridership growth rate in 2008 were located in the following areas: Albuquerque (35.1%); Portland, ME (26.5%); Seattle (23.8%); Pompano Beach, FL (22.9%); Harrisburg-Philadelphia (17.7%); New Haven (17.5%); Oakland (16.1%); Stockton, CA (14.7%); Dallas-Fort Worth (14.1%); San Carlos, CA (12.5%).

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Obama outlines plans for high-speed rail system

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Northern New England Corridor (Boston, Montreal, Portland, Springfield, New Haven, Albany). Pacific Northwest Corridor (Eugene, Portland, Tacoma, Seattle, Vancouver BC). South Central Corridor (Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Little Rock).

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Cupcake A.T.M.s and Fire Pits: What You Love at the Airport

Baua Electric

At Portland International Airport, in Oregon, there’s a movie theater screening short films by creators from the Pacific Northwest ( located after security in Concourse C). At various airports in Texas (Austin, Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth), there are cupcake vending machines offering a bevy of flavors from popular brand Sprinkles.

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

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Pacific Northwest Corridor (Eugene, Portland, Tacoma, Seattle, Vancouver BC). South Central Corridor (Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Little Rock). Northern New England Corridor (Boston, Montreal, Portland, Springfield, New Haven, Albany). Empire Corridor (New York City, Albany, Buffalo).

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