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THE HUFFINGTON POST

Healthy Roads, Healthy Schools: A Look Into the Effects of Transportation Infrastructure

This study examines the correlation between development of public transportation, increased access to health care, decreased absenteeism, increased secondary graduation rates, and increased workforce health and productivity.

THE HUFFINGTON POST

DPW: Public Transportation Is A Pain In The Rear

At a hearing Monday morning on how much the city spends on its fleet of vehicles (or what we're calling the Don't Pimp Your Ride hearing), D.C.'s director of the Department of Public Works revealed his disdain for getting around on public transit.

THE HUFFINGTON POST

Take The Bus: City Employees Ordered To Use Public Transportation

City employees will be required to take public transportation to meetings and assignments during the work day or explain why not, under a strict new mileage and travel reimbursement policy tailor-made to save $1 million.

THE HUFFINGTON POST

British Public Transportation Is Confusing (PHOTO)

Whenever you're taking public transportation, it's good to know where the emergency instructions are, even just for something to read on your commute.

AUTOBLOGGREEN

Study: $5/gallon gas could overload public transit system in U.S.

Washington, DC- A study released today by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) predicts that as gasoline prices continue increasing, Americans will turn to public transportation in record numbers.

public transportation News From the Web

06/02/12 Reported Public Transport Funding Boost an Illusio... Source: Scoop Generation Zero disputes reports the Government is boosting public transport funding to record levels, with analysis showing investment in public transport through 2012-15 is likely to be smaller than it was in the previous three-year period.
05/31/12 County arranges for public transportation Source: Norwood Young America Times - Young America MN By Melissa Marohl Staff Writer The Carver County Board of Commissioners held a regular session on May 22.
05/31/12 Public transport costs up Source: AdelaideNow - Australia Treasurer Jack Snelling today announced fares for an adult peak multi-trip metroticket would rise from $30.90 to $31.90, an extra $1 per week.
05/21/12 The best apps for public transport Source: Telegraph - London - UK It can be cheaper to divide a train journey into two tickets, known as "ticket splitting".
05/21/12 The People vs. Public Transportation Source: Riverfront Times - St. Louis MO Tef Poe is an artist from St. Louis City.

Background on public transportation

Public transport (also public transportation or public transit) is a shared passenger transportation service which is available for use by the general public, as distinct from modes such as taxicab, car pooling or hired buses which are not shared by strangers without private arrangement.

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