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The Benefits of a Gas Tax Increase
Letters to the Editor by Bill Millar
Washington Post
July 15, 2010

Public Transportation – The Importance Of Deciding On A New Home Nearby
Ryan Hawkins
July 14, 2010

"...one of the key things you should look out for is the availability of close public transport."

Taking Public Transit Might Help You Stay Slim
Steven Reinberg
HealthDay
June 29, 2010

"When cities create or improve light rail public transit systems, citizens' waistlines may benefit, a new study shows."

Officials say subway has slowed growth of freeway congestion in Valley
Troy Anderson
Los Angeles Daily News
June 19, 2010

"...congestion would be even worse if not for the Red Line subway that has helped ease the commute..."

To Address Demand for Oil, We Must Focus on Transportation
Congressman Earl Blumenauer
DC Streetsblog
June 21, 2010

Missed Opportunity: BP Gulf of Mexico Disaster
Barry Ritholtz
Roubini
June 23, 2010

Amsterdam Public Transportation Gets an Artistic Inspiration
Susie Kim-Carberry
Green Building Elements
June 23, 2010

Don’t Take My Ride! Cuts in public transportation hit older Americans hard
Jay Walljasper
AARP Bulletin
May 31, 2010

10 ways cities and towns can kick the offshore-oil habit
Jonathan Hiskes
Grist.org
June 2, 2010

Spotlight on the World Cup: South Africa Boosts City Transit Systems
Victoria Broadus
The City Fix
June 1, 2010

Senior citizens upset over public transportation budget cuts
Meredith Farley
Retirement Homes.com
June 1, 2010

"...elder citizens often choose to forgo driving and instead rely on the bus and subway to get around."

APTA: 52% to use public transportation for summer vacation
METRO MAGAZINE
May 28, 2010

"Fifty-two percent of summer vacationers in the U.S. will use local public transportation systems to get around during their trip..."

Bikes and Transit Take Fans to the Ballgame
Lori Sturdevant
Star Tribune
May 3, 2010

"About 20 percent of fans, or nearly 7,000 people per game, got to the ballpark via rail or bus during the nine games the Twins played at Target Field in April."

New CAT headquarters building on green image
Anna Simon
Greenville Online
April 28, 2010

"Federal stimulus money was like a “get-out-of-jail-free card” that enabled Al Babinicz to move Clemson Area Transit from a former city jail suitable for a dozen employees 15 years ago but not for the 75 people working there today."

Metro, national transit workers rally on Capitol hill for more federal funding
Ann Scott Tyson
The Washington Post
April 28, 2010

"Thousands of local and national transit workers rallied Tuesday on Capitol Hill for greater and more flexible federal funding for the country's ailing public transportation systems."

Would streetcars in D.C. spoil the city's vistas?
Philip Kennicott
Washington Post
April 18, 2010

"Does the District of Columbia want to awe America, or inspire it?"

Menendez Proposes Tax Credit for Transit-Oriented Development
Elana Schor
DC Streets Blog
April 15, 2010

"New construction projects that are within a half-mile of transit stations and exceeding national energy-efficiency standards would be eligible for a tax credit under legislation..."

Which Cities Save Commuters the Most With Public Transport?
Sara Murray
The Wall Street Journal
April 6, 2010

"With gas prices going up again it might be worth it to consider public transportation instead."

Mass Transit Sales Tax Wins by a Wide Margin
Ken Leiser
Saint Louis Post-Dispatch
April 7, 2010

"By a wide margin, county voters approved a half-cent increase to the transit sales tax"

Poll: Half of U.S. backs high-speed rail
UPI.com
April 6, 2010

Q.&A.: Transportation Secretary on Biking, Walking and ‘What Americans Want’
Leora Broydo Vestel
The New York Times
April, 5, 2010

Moscow subway attack: Five ways to make mass transit safer
Suzi Parker
Christian Science Monitor
March 30, 2010

Can underground trains be secured against terrorism?
BBC News
March 30, 2010

Planning your public transit ride doesn’t have to be a drag
Noam Ben-Haim
Google Lat Long Blog>March 30, 2010

Surprise! Americans Want Public Transportation
Keith Barry
AUTOPIA
March 30, 2010

"Hot on the heels of debate over a new transportation spending bill, a new poll shows that most Americans want to see more funding for public transportation..."

Transit Operating Aid Bill Doesn’t Fly With Major D.C. Transit Group
Elana Schor
DC Streets Blog
March 23, 2010

Should Bikes And Cars Be Treated Equally?
National Journal Blog
March 22, 2010

Gas tax deal comes with goodies for California home buyers and green-tech manufacturers
Denis C. Theriault
Mercury News
March 22, 2010

Superbus Designed By Students Make Public Transportation Look Cool
March 20, 2010

Trains Create Jobs, Ohio Transportations Official Says
Matt Leingang
AP
March 4, 2010

Best and Worst Cities For Commuters
Francesca Levy
Forbes
March 4, 2010

83% of Americans Think More Money Should Go to High Speed Rail
Zachary Shahan
CleanTechnica
Feb. 28, 2010

Vancouver’s Green Olympics
mrsashokk
About Sports Blog
Feb. 28, 2010

"All Olympic tickets include free bus and train rides, encouraging people to use public transportation over their vehicles."

Let's Get Better Connected Through Mass Transit
Robin Thoman, Barbara Lawrence & Joe Wright
Indianapolis Star
March 1, 2010

Environmental Law & Policy Center Commends National Approach to High Speed Rail Project Selection
The Environmental Law & Policy Center
Jan. 28, 2010

"...13 projects chosen represent critical first steps toward building a modern, national, passenger rail infrastructure..."

APTA President Applauds President Obama's State of the Union Address
PRNewswire-USNewswire
Jan. 27, 2010

ASU student develops light rail iPhone application
April Atwood
State Press
Jan. 25, 2010

Public Transportation Creates More Jobs
Daily Kos
Jan. 23, 2010

Obama Administration Proposes Major Public Transportation Policy Shift to Highlight Livability
Paul Griffo
FTA
Jan. 13, 2010

"U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today proposed that new funding guidelines for major transit projects..."

Gas Prices Could Soar to $3
Nicole McGregor
12 News Today
Jan. 11, 2010

"2009 ended quietly in the gas world. Nothing outstanding. But then 2010 hit. Gas prices are going up."

Public-Transit Passengers Face Rough Ride
Sara Murray
The Wall Street Journal
Jan. 2, 2010

Public Transit Best Vehicle for Economic Recovery
Progressive States Network
Jan. 8, 2010

"It is estimated that the average American household spends 19% of its income in transportation..."

APTA: Public Transit Projects Support, Create Jobs
Metro Magazine
Dec. 2, 2009

"APTA called on Congress to invest at least $15 billion in public transportation to support and create hundreds of thousands of jobs and stimulate the economy."

Federal Oversight of Subways Proposed
Joe Stephens and Lena H. Sun
The Washington Post
Nov. 15, 2009

"The Obama administration will propose that the federal government take over safety regulation of the nation's subway and light-rail systems,..."

Why Portland’s Mass Transit Rocks
Zach Rosenberg
Wired.com
Nov. 16, 2009

"Portland, Oregon is routinely ranked among the best transit cities in the country. The accolades certainly are deserved."

Obama Calls For ‘More Creative’ Ways to Pay For Infrastructure
Elana Schor
Streetsblog.org
Nov. 2, 2009

"...President Obama emphasized the importance of shoring up the nation's crumbling infrastructure but warned that the mounting federal deficit would require "more creative, new approaches to financing" investment in transit, bridges, and road repairs."

The College Sustainability 2010 Report Card - Transportation
Nov. 2009
"The list of Transportation Leaders is comprised of 105 schools that earned “A” grades in this category."

The Real Cost of Commuting to Work: How You Can Save Money by Using Public Transportation
Matt Krumrie
Minneapolis Workplace Examiner
Nov. 11, 2009

"Have you ever thought about taking the bus to work?"

Hesitation and Praise Greet Obama Administration’s Transit Safety Plan
Elana Schor
Streetsblog.org
Nov. 16, 2009

"Details of the Obama administration's proposal to carve out a federal presence overseeing transit safety..."

Wild ride doesn't knock Lee off course
Mark Newman
MLB.com
Oct 30, 2009

"...a "hectic" taxi-and-subway adventure that got him to Yankee Stadium."

Phillies' Lee had rough trip to park before Game 1
Ken Rosenthal
Fox Sports
Oct. 29, 2009

"Lee needed to hop out of a cab, board two different subway lines and have someone meet him outside the ballpark to guide him inside."

US Public Transport Use Rose In '08 Amid Gasoline Price Surge
David Bird
DOW JONES
Sept. 23, 2009

"The percentage of workers commuting by public transportation, excluding taxicabs, hit 5% in 2008, fractionally up from a year earlier."

America's Cleanest Commutes
Zack O'Malley Greenburg
Forbes
Sept. 21, 2009

"In terms of commutes, some of the largest cities in the U.S. are the kindest to the environment."

How to Craft Your Own Overseas Bike Tour
David Lamb
The Washington Post
Sept. 20, 2009

$100 Million in Obama Administration Economic Recovery Act
DOT RELEASE
Sept. 21, 2009

"The Obama Administration today announced $100 million in Economic Recovery Act funding for 43 transit agencies that are pursuing cutting-edge environmental technologies to help reduce global warming, lessen America's dependence on oil and create green jobs."

What's in the way of U.S. rail transit?
David Lazarus
Aug. 5, 2009

L.A. Times business columnist David Lazarus talks with Bill Radke about what is standing in the way of making rail transit a success in the United States.

White House Starts Urban Policy Outreach
AP
July 13, 2009

Driving down in 2008, congestion down much more
Transportation For America
July 8, 2009

How to make a city green -- without tearing it down
Michael Fitzgerald
Boston Globe
June 28, 2009

"As the world warms, it’s also getting more urban - more than half the world’s population now lives in and around cities. So when it comes to sustainable living, cities pose a growing challenge."

Neal Peirce: An overdue breakout form
Neal Peirce
Denver Post
June 28, 2009

Officials say crash like D.C. Metro not likely in other cities
Stephanie Chen
CNN
June 25, 2009

D.C. Metro Crash Highlights Underfunding of Public Transit Systems
GAIL RUSSELL CHADDOCK
ABC News
June 27, 2009

$20 Billion Needed For Highway, Transit Projects
Audie Cornish
NPR

"The Highway Trust Fund is almost out of money and current law is about to expire."

Study: Use mass transit, save more than $9,000 a year
Ariel Hart
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
June 19, 2009

Dump the Dump Day
June 19, 2009

‘Dump the Pump’ > spare the air > save money > ch’-ching!
June 19, 2009

Buses and Beyond: 10 Cities with Great Transit

Time For Feds To Fund Mass Transit Operating Expenses?
Lisa Caruso
NationalJournal.com
June 1, 2009

"Americans are using public transportation in record numbers -- taking 10.7 billion trips last year, an increase of 4 percent over 2007..."

RTA looks into riders using cell phones instead of tickets or transit cards
Richard Wronski
Chicago Tribune
May 26, 2009

"The day may be coming when Chicago-area transit riders will use their cell phones as a ticket to ride."

More U.S. Airports Add Rail Service to Downtown
Roger Yu
USA TODAY
May 26, 2009

"Riding the rails between downtown and the airport is becoming a reality for more U.S. travelers."

Traffic Congestion Dips As Economy Plunges
Chris L. Jenkins
Washington Post
May 20, 2009

Survey Finds Rush-Hour Highways Less Packed in Downturn

Senate Bill Steers Away From the Car
Alec MacGillis
Washington Post
May 14, 2009

"...a strong emphasis on reducing automobile use and carbon emissions and boosting public transit, inter-city rail and rail freight service."

Biden Calls for Transportation System Overhaul
Beth DeFalco
Associated Press
May 8, 2009

"The country needs a radical restructuring of its transportation network in to compete with other countries and keep jobs at home, Vice President Joe Biden said."

Clock Ticking on U.S. Transportation Bill
Lisa Lambert
Reuters
April 29, 2009

"Legislators and the U.S. transportation industry are up against a September 30 deadline to pass a massive funding law for the country's roads, bridges and public transit."

U.S. Leaders Say More Infrastructure Spending Needed
Andy Sullivan
REUTERS
March 22, 2009

Transit Use Hit Five-Decade High in 2008 as Gas Prices Rose
Michael Cooper
The New York Times
March 9, 2009

"More people rode the nation’s public buses, subways and commuter trains last year than in any year since 1956, when the federal government created the Interstate highway system..."

DODD URGES WORLD-CLASS TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM AT TRANSIT CONFERENCE
March 11, 2009
"Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, today addressed the American Public Transit Association (APTA) Conference..."

America's Most Improved Commutes
Matt Woolsey
Forbes
Feb. 3, 2009

"In these 10 areas, getting to and from work has become less of a hassle."

Tough Times for Mass Transit
Dave Demerjian
Wired Blog
Feb. 3, 2009

"With the economy shaky and gas prices still unpredictable, more Americans than ever using light rail, subway, and bus to get where they need to go. Which makes the service cuts, layoffs, and fare increases that are decimating transit systems across the country all the more painful."

Biden Seeks Upgrades for Maryland Train Station
Brian Westley
AP
Feb. 5, 2009

"Vice President Joe Biden campaigned for President Barack Obama's economic stimulus package Thursday, touring a suburban Washington train station he said is one of thousands nationwide that would benefit from the new spending."

A Pitch for Mass Transit
Editorial
New York Times
Jan. 5, 2009

"Barack Obama is going to enter office with a clear appreciation of the urgent problems of climate change and America’s growing dependency on foreign oil — and a strong commitment to address both."

 

Entries for 2008



Invest in Mass Transit
Washington Post Editorial
Dec. 9, 2008

"Voters sent a clear message to Capitol Hill on Election Day: Even when times are hard, they're willing to pay for mass transit."

Public Transit Use Up Over Last Year
Marisol Bello
USA TODAY
Dec. 8, 2008

"Ridership on public transit increased 7% to 2.85 billion rides in July, August and September compared with that quarter last year..."

New Ridership Record Shows U.S. Still Lured to Mass Transit
Lena H. Sun
The Washington Post
Dec. 8, 2008

"Americans rode subways, buses and commuter railroads in record numbers in the third quarter of this year, even as gas prices dropped and unemployment rose."

As Gas Prices Fall, Transit Still Popular
Lena H. Sun
Washington Post
Dec. 2, 2008

"Gas prices have plummeted during the past several weeks, but commuters do not appear to be returning to their cars, according to transit officials in the region and elsewhere, who say ridership is still increasing."

Lower Gas Prices Don’t Make Americans Feel Rich
Christopher Maag
The New York Times
Nov. 14, 2008

"...Bob Keller, 62, had parked his Toyota Highlander S.U.V. and started riding the bus to work in downtown Cleveland. With lower gas prices, riding the bus costs as much as he would spend on gas and parking, but he has not considered switching back."

Americans Driving Less, Unmoved by Lower Gas Prices
Haya El Nasser and Paul Overberg
USA TODAY
Nov. 20, 2008

"Americans are driving less despite falling gas prices, reflecting the deepening recession and signaling a shift in lifestyles and driving habits that could outlast the current turmoil."

Survey: Public Transit Pressures Could Hurt Riders
Emily Bazar
USA TODAY
Sept. 9, 2008

"Cash-strapped public transit systems are cutting services and raising fares even as more Americans ditch their gas-guzzling cars for trains and buses..."

Subways and Buses are Packed
NPR
Sept. 2008

The high price of gasoline has inspired more and more drivers to take public transportation.

City Hosts a Transit Extravaganza
Steve Schmidt
The San Diego Union-Tribune<
Oct. 7, 2008

The Driving You Could Have Done . . . Had You Not Been Sitting in Traffic
Washington Post
Oct. 12, 2008

How many potential road miles were eaten up by the daily crawl?

Buses Lure Riders with Plush Seats and Wi-Fi
AP Press
Aug. 21, 2008

"Transit agencies want you to take another look. They're rolling out more attractive and comfortable buses, convenient express routes and even on-board Wi-Fi."

Traffic Deaths Drop to Lowest Since 1994
Larry Copeland
USA TODAY
Aug. 15, 2008

Oregon's Largest City is a Hub for Visitors Who Yearn to be Car-free and Carefree
Laura Bly
USA TODAY
Aug. 15, 2008

U.S. Cities Scrambling to Meet Rising Mass Transit Demands
Manav Tanneeru
CNN.com
July 16, 2008

"U.S. cities are racing to cope with ever-increasing demand on public transportation as gas prices remain at record levels."

Mass Transit Breaks Records
Marisol Bello
USA TODAY
June 2, 2008

"More people are riding the nation's buses and trains, breaking records for the first quarter of the year. Transit operators expect the increase to be greater in the second quarter as gasoline prices soar."

10 Things You Can Like About $4 Gas
Amanda Ripley
Time.com
July 3, 2008

"Wherever people can take public transit, they are doing so."

Ditching The Car, Finding Wheel Deals
CBS News
July 2, 2008

For Mass Transit, Mass Investment
Christian Science Monitor
June 19, 2008

"High gas prices are prying record numbers of Americans from their cars and onto buses, subways, and commuter trains. That has many pluses: It eases pocketbook expenses, road congestion, and pollution. But it's also straining providers of mass transit – a signal for needed change."

Can Mass Transit Rescue America?
Scott Mayerowitz
ABC News
June 13, 2008

"The typical American driver could save $1,800 a year by giving up his or her car and taking the train or bus to work."

A Rail Line Generates New Life
Antoinette Martin
The New York Times
June 1, 2008

"HERE is what light rail has delivered to five formerly down-at-heels neighborhoods along the 20.6-mile system in northern New Jersey: more than 10,000 units of new housing, with a total property value surpassing $5 billion."

Long-Distance Drivers Feeling the Pain of Costly Commute
Nicole Saidi
CNN
June 6, 2008

"Soaring gas prices, nearing a national average of $4 per gallon, are causing long-distance commuters to burn holes in their wallets along with the fuel in their gas tanks."

Interest in Mass Transit, Carpools, Scooters Jumps
Larry Copeland and Oren Dorell
USA TODAY
May 9, 2008

"Commuters across the USA, pushed to the wall by soaring gas prices, increasingly are turning to alternate means of getting to and from work..."

Paying at the Pump
NPR
May 9, 2008

"NPR takes a look at how people across the country are coping with the gas crunch, the factors behind skyrocketing oil prices, what's being done to bring them back to earth and cost-cutting strategies to employ in the meantime."

Gas Prices Rattle Americans
Judy Keen and Paul Overberg
USA TODAY
May 9, 2008

"Record high gas prices are prompting Americans to drive less for the first time in nearly three decades, squeezing family budgets and causing major shifts in driving habits, federal data and a USA TODAY/Gallup Poll show."

Transit Systems Travel 'Green' Track
Charisse Jones
USA TODAY
May 8, 2008

"Carbon footprint" has become part of the national lexicon, and mass transit systems throughout the country are taking steps to ease their impact on the environment even as they strive to provide more service to a growing number of riders."

Healthy Alternative: Take Mass Transit
Larry Copeland
USA TODAY
Feb. 1, 2008

"Want to lose weight and look better? Improve your heart rate, circulation and overall health? Then get out of your car and hop on the bus or train."

She Brakes for Ideology
Fred Hiatt
Washington Post
Jan. 21, 2008

"The next time you are stuck in traffic..."

More Cities Get on Board with Hybrid Buses
Jordan Schrader
USA TODAY
Jan. 22, 2008

"Mass-transit systems across the USA are accelerating orders for diesel-electric hybrid buses..."

 

Entries for 2007



D.C. Region Named Most ‘Walkable’ in U.S.
Associated Press
Dec. 4, 2007

"Rail transit key..."

Riders Crowd Public Transit Systems
Barbara Hagenbaugh
USA TODAY
October 31, 2007

"Ridership on public transportation jumped to the highest level in nearly five decades in 2006 as high gas prices and expanded bus and train service enticed people to park their cars."

San Francisco Makeover: Nothing Short of In-spired
John Ritter
USA TODAY
Oct. 15, 2007

"It's all part of a $1 billion development... building up instead of out, the denser the better, stressing trains and buses over cars."

The Mass-transit Option
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Sept. 30, 2007

"Traffic congestion steadily increases on roads and highways in Southwest Florida."

Who Subsidizes Who?
Megan McArdle
Atlantic Online
Sept. 30, 2007

"Peter Jackson accuses me of ignorance for my position on mass transit subsidies, arguing that the subsidy to mass transit is higher than the subsidy to roads per passenger mile."

By the Numbers: Public Transit's Green Effects
Express
Sept. 27, 2007

"It's probably not too shocking that using public transportation regularly is much more friendly to the environment than driving around from point A to point B."

The State of New Orleans: An Update
Amy Liu and Nigel Holmes
The New York Times
Aug. 28, 2007

"Two years after Hurricane Katrina toppled New Orleans’s levee system, leaving more than half the city under water, there are signs of revival... [but]..."

Milwaukee Ranks Among Top Retirement Places
The Business Journal of Milwaukee
July 23, 2007

"...selections focus on livable community characteristics in each location including mass-transit systems so residents can drive less, expanded sidewalks to encourage walking, better health care, and a wide range of mixed use housing...."

Thrifty Travelers Opt for Buses, Trains: Survey
Reuters
June 30, 3007

"More Americans will stream into subway trains and buses when vacationing in U.S. cities this summer..."

Gas Prices Hit An All-Time High
CBS Evening News
May 20, 2007

"The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is $3.18, according to the latest Lundberg Survey."

Cities Revisit Needs Of the Elderly
Haya El Nasser
USA TODAY
May 18, 2007

"This is the new reality for cities and towns everywhere: If they don't provide services for seniors, they will lose them."

Fed-up Drivers Begin to Look 'Outside the Box'
USA TODAY
May 18, 2007

"From forming car pools and riding bicycles to taking trains and cutting back on pleasure trips, drivers across the USA are finding creative ways to drive less."

High Prices Forcing Many to Drive Less, Downsize, Take Mass Transit
Larry Copeland
USA TODAY
May 18, 2007

"Transportation is the second-largest expenditure for U.S. households; it accounts for 18% of all annual spending, behind housing at 33%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics."

Drivers Cut Back — a 1st in 26 Years
Paul Overberg and Larry Copeland
USA TODAY
May 18, 2007

"The average American motorist is driving substantially fewer miles for the first time in 26 years because of high gas prices and demographic shifts, according to a USA TODAY analysis of federal highway data."

Q&A: Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa
Will Sullivan
U.S. News & World Report
April 30, 2007

"Los Angelinos now spend about four full days a year trapped in traffic, more time than residents of any other city."

Technology to Help Cities Manage Booming USA
Haya El Nasser
USA TODAY
April 25, 2007

"Commuters stuck in creeping traffic are bound to wonder: If streets and highways are this clogged when the nation has 300 million people, how will 400 million ever get around?"

Riders Crowd Public Transit Systems
Barbara Hagenbaugh
USA TODAY
March 12, 2007

"Ridership on public transportation jumped to the highest level in nearly five decades in 2006 as high gas prices and expanded bus and train service enticed people to park their cars."

 

Entries for 2006



Americans and Their Cars: Is the Romance on the Skids?
Pew Research Center
"Any nation with more passenger vehicles than licensed drivers has a pretty serious love affair with the automobile. But the romance seems to be cooling off a bit—a casualty of its own intensity."

Transit-oriented Development Will be in Demand
The Denver Business Journal
November 6, 2006

"Study projects that by 2030 some 16 million households will be living in or near transit-oriented developments compared to 6 million today."

REMARKS FOR THE HONORABLE MARY PETERS SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION
RAIL-VOLUTION
CHICAGO, IL
NOVEMBER 6, 2006

How Will the USA Cope with Unprecedented Growth?
Haya El Nasser
USA Today
Oct. 27, 2006

"The fact the USA is growing faster than any other industrialized country in the world comes as no surprise..."

US in a Jam Over What to Do About Traffic
Patrik Jonsson
Staff Writer
The Christian Science Monitor
October 18, 2006

"America, it seems, is in a jam. As more and more commuters - some 134 million now - cram America's roads at rush hour, the debate over how to manage all that traffic is as tangled as Atlanta's fabled "Spaghetti Junction."

Mass Transit Still Hot After $3 Gas
Barbara Hagenbaugh
USA TODAY
Oct. 2, 2006

"Although gas prices are plunging, many Americans appear to be continuing to let someone else do the driving."

Travelers Get More Mass Transit Options to Airports
Gary Stoller
USA TODAY
Sept. 27, 2006

"New mass transit options are making it easier for travelers to commute to airports."

Gas Prices Spur Mass Transit Use
CBS News January 18, 2006
"'When it spikes [gas prices], that gets people's attention,' said Mantill Williams, AAA spokesman"