bkerr + transportation 62
The Onion | Report: 98 Percent Of U.S. Commuters Favor Public Transportation For Others
july 2008 by bkerr
"Americans have finally recognized the need for everyone else to do exactly that."
onion
public
transportation
ha-ha
only-serious
via:liana
july 2008 by bkerr
metromode | Density Vs. Transit
june 2007 by bkerr
"Misconceptions from local leaders that Southeast Michigan isn't dense enough or wouldn't ride mass transit are either not looking at the numbers or missing the point."
density
versus
transit
transportation
economics
trains
planning
etc
michigan
via:vielmetti
june 2007 by bkerr
Neighborhood Notes | Creative Expression
june 2007 by bkerr
"This car was spotted parked near the Armory on Memorial Weekend, and shows why it pays to have a digital point and shoot in your pocket. I don't know why I like art cars, but I do."
portland
automotive
art
transportation
artifacts
june 2007 by bkerr
metromode | U.S. 23 commuter line looks to expand, create rail authority
may 2007 by bkerr
"The proposed commuter rail line along U.S. 23 between Ann Arbor and Howell is looking at adding another stop in Hamburg Township and possibly expanding to Saline or Monroe."
annarbor
saline
monroe
howell
washtenaw
michigan
public
transportation
trains
in-ur-base
commutin-ur-dudes
via:vielmetti
may 2007 by bkerr
Shorpy | Rush Hour, Detroit: 1942
april 2007 by bkerr
"Traffic at 5:30 on 2nd Avenue at West Grand Boulevard, Detroit. July 1942 ... The picture was taken from the 28-story Fisher Building (green copper roof) across the street." Count the streetcars.
detroit
detritus
michigan
images
past
public
transportation
april 2007 by bkerr
Shorpy | The Motor City: 1942
april 2007 by bkerr
"Looking south along Woodward Avenue from the Maccabees Building at Warren Avenue, with downtown Detroit in the distance. July 1942 ... Note the yellow streetcars -- at least four."
detroit
detritus
michigan
images
past
public
transportation
april 2007 by bkerr
Freep | Live from the Megabus
april 2007 by bkerr
"I hear a scream. It is the bridal party having fun. I have not slept yet." Reader commentary: "Wow, Free Press, this is really incredible journalism."
detroit
annarbor
chicago
megabus
public
transportation
journalism
failures
via:vielmetti
april 2007 by bkerr
Humanize the Earth! | A Public Service
march 2007 by bkerr
"Why do we require Amtrak to cover it’s own bills? Highways certainly don’t pay for themselves. We subsidize the heck out of both roads and fuel."
chicago
chicagoted
public
transportation
collective
ownership
amtrak
march 2007 by bkerr
ann arbor transit authority board - Google Search
march 2007 by bkerr
Ed asks: "do any of the board members regularly board the bus?" GOOD QUESTION which came up at a2b3 this week. If operation-rustbelt falls through I will have to run for AATA board.
a2b3
annarbor
ypsilanti
aata
theride
public
transportation
board
governance
via:vielmetti
march 2007 by bkerr
Megabus - ArborWiki
march 2007 by bkerr
"Inexpensive 2x daily bus service from Ann Arbor UM State St lot to Chicago Union Station. Prices vary, as low as $1. Service starts in April."
annarbor
chicago
arbchi
mega
bus
public
transportation
march 2007 by bkerr
Pages tagged with "arbchi" on del.icio.us
january 2007 by bkerr
"arbchi" == arb + chi, train from Ann Arbor to Chicago
del.icio.us
metacrap
annarbor
chicago
amtrak
transportation
january 2007 by bkerr
tinzeroes's PDX's Historical Trolley Lines - Platial.com
january 2007 by bkerr
thanks Ed, this is great fun.
portland
public
transportation
maps
history
via:vielmetti
january 2007 by bkerr
Detroit News | Take train to work? Few jobs near line
january 2007 by bkerr
"Only a fraction of the people who live on a planned rapid transit line connecting Detroit to Ann Arbor could likely take it to and from work each day because jobs in the area are so spread out, an analysis of commuting patterns shows."
annarbor
detroit
public
transportation
trains
via:vielmetti
january 2007 by bkerr
Vacuum | Transit card swap at a2b3 meeting
december 2006 by bkerr
Great idea -- I have expired TriMet and CTA cards, but looking forwards to seeing what others come up with.
a2b3
public
transportation
december 2006 by bkerr
Transportation Riders United (TRU)
november 2006 by bkerr
"The mission of Transporation Riders United (TRU) is to improve transportation access and mobility in Greater Detroit. TRU is incorporated in Michigan as a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization."
annarbor
detroit
michigan
public
transportation
nonprofit
november 2006 by bkerr
Upcoming.org | Rapid Transit Meet-up at AADLfreespace (Tuesday, November 28, 2006)
november 2006 by bkerr
"Come to a meet-up with Transportation Riders United (TRU), a non-profit group working to improve public transit in southeast Michigan."
annarbor
detroit
michigan
rapid
public
transportation
november 2006 by bkerr
Zipcar : Organizations : University of Michigan
november 2006 by bkerr
"Join Zipcar and get access to all of our cars -- 24/7. Drive by the hour or day. Simply reserve online, let yourself in with your Zipcard and drive away. Our low rates include gas, reserved parking and insurance." $8/hour or $30/day.
annarbor
umich
transportation
via:vielmetti
november 2006 by bkerr
aafilmfest.org | AAFF Bike-In on Sunday!
september 2006 by bkerr
September 24 @ 8:00. "Ride your bikes to the Frieze Building side parking lot, give a donation to the AAFF, peek at the witty helmet-promoting bumper stickers, ... grab some Michigan Theater FREE popcorn, settle in and watch STILL WE RIDE + THE GOONIES."
annarbor
film
festival
bike
transportation
movies
events
fundraiser
september 2006 by bkerr
carfree ann arbor
september 2006 by bkerr
"Resources, tips, tricks and ideas for the car-free community in Ann Arbor, Michigan."
annarbor
ypsilanti
public
transportation
travel
weblogs
september 2006 by bkerr
gladwell dot com | big and bad (from the January 12, 2004 New Yorker magazine)
june 2006 by bkerr
"How the S.U.V. ran over automotive safety."
detroit
michigan
transportation
economics
brand
culture
commerce
june 2006 by bkerr
Arbor Update | Transportation Information Revolution
may 2006 by bkerr
"Robin Chase will explore and explain how we can use cheap and ubiquitous information to reduce congestion, to improve the quality of transit alternatives, to shift our relationship with transportation modes, to be a catalyst for new service options."
annarbor
umich
public
private
transportation
may 2006 by bkerr
S. S. Trudeau | This is Broken: Subway Intercom Sign
may 2006 by bkerr
"This signage at the W 103rd B/C subway stop is broken."
newyork
transportation
signage
flickr
fun
may 2006 by bkerr
Teeter Talk | Erica Briggs of getDowntown
april 2006 by bkerr
"One of the exciting things that U of M is doing that will benefit the community at large is that car sharing is coming to U of M. They just sent out the RFP. I got a call a guy from Zipcar today, saying that they had just received the RFP."
annarbor
umich
transportation
politics
bus
april 2006 by bkerr
ypsi~dixit | Council Presentation a Success
april 2006 by bkerr
"It went down their table. Every Council member signed it."
annarbor
ypsilanti
transportation
bus
city
politics
april 2006 by bkerr
Popular Science | The Flying Luxury Hotel
february 2006 by bkerr
Huge, weird dirigible-airship hybrid.
future
luxury
dirigible
commerce
travel
transportation
via:johnabbe
february 2006 by bkerr
ypsi~dixit | Trains and Trolleys of Ann Arbor
october 2005 by bkerr
Drafty version of an article about the network of "interurban" trains and streetcars which used to run through the area.
annarbor
detroit
michigan
urban
transportation
past
via:vielmetti
october 2005 by bkerr
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