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Commentary: Cycling Towards Upward Mobility

By Ann Nguyen | Apr 5, 2021 | No Comments

Ann Nguyen writes, "As the fatal shootings happened in Atlanta on March 16, I was in a safe space speaking to leaders in the Colorado bicycle community about how I feel invisible but also empowered to come together and fight for the common liberation in all minority communities."

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Gas Taxes May Not Be Just For Roads Anymore In Georgia

By Kea Wilson | Feb 11, 2020 | No Comments

The Georgia State Senate may finally let transportation leaders use fuel tax dollars for sustainable transportation — and not just endless infrastructure for cars.

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Amtrak’s Late-Running Trains Cost System Millions

By Aaron Short | Oct 23, 2019 | No Comments

The rail system's slow-to-arrive trains are costing tens of millions of dollars in excess worker overtime and tickets it could be selling, according to a new audit.

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Atlanta’s Transit Flaws Are State’s Fault

By Aaron Short | Sep 26, 2019 | No Comments

Atlanta is set to spend more than half a billion dollars to build a 22-mile light rail line — but the vital public infrastructure won't likely be done until 2050 because the city isn't getting state or federal funding. And that's the problem.

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Uber Slams Brakes on Bike Share Expansion, Pulls Out of Atlanta and San Diego

By Aaron Short | Sep 16, 2019 | No Comments

Uber is removing its fleet of electric bikes from Atlanta and San Diego this month as the company struggled with increased regulations on transportation devices in urban areas and staggering losses.