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APTA: public transportation ridership up 5% in first quarter 2012

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Public transportation ridership rose 5% to nearly 2.7 billion trips in the first quarter of 2012 over the first quarter of last year, according to a report by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). and Cleveland, OH (7.8%). This was the fifth consecutive quarter of US public transit ridership increase, as 125.7

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No Eclipse Plans? Try These Last-Minute Strategies.

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The highest demand so far has come in places like Dallas and Austin, Texas, as well as Cleveland and Indianapolis. But don’t forget that you may need some sort of ground transportation, so look for packages that include it. and Montreal. I saw a two-star apartment hotel in Nashville going for $900 all in,” Ms.

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Obama outlines plans for high-speed rail system

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It is noted that rail is among the cleanest and most energy efficient passenger transportation modes and a network using new diesel or electric power can further enhance its advantages. Louis, Kansas City, Detroit, Toledo, Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Louisville). Empire Corridor (New York City, Albany, Buffalo).

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

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President Barack Obama, along with Vice President Joe Biden and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, released a strategic vision and plan for a high-speed passenger rail (HSR) system in the US. Additional funding for long-term planning and development is expected from legislation authorizing federal surface transportation programs.

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