Transit 101 is an occasional series that will focus on the history and technology of modern-day public transit systems. The current topic is a primer on the various modes of rail transit. Part I:Â Streetcars and Interurbans Part II: Heavy Rail and Light Rail Part III: Commuter Rail Part IV: Intercity Rail and High-Speed Rail Previous […]
Also tagged 3C Corridor, Acela Express, Amtrak, Intercity Rail, Shinkansen, TGVIn their latest poorly-researched attack piece, the anti-rail group COAST claims that high speed rail will destroy our residential property values and that transit-oriented development is a myth. However, the article is based purely on anecdotes and hearsay, and lacks any factual evidence. According to a Sky News article and video referenced by COAST, homeowners […]
Also tagged 3C Corridor, COAST, HS2, Sky News, Transit-Oriented Development, United KingdomThe Friday News Roundup is a weekly series featuring a few of the top transit, rail, and infrastructure-related news stories of the week. Be sure to follow @MetroCincy on Twitter to receive links to transit-related news articles and blog posts throughout the week. Harrah’s has been named as the operator of Cincinnati’s new casino at Broadway […]
Also tagged Cincinnati Casino, Cincinnati Streetcar, Cleatus Barnett, John Kasich, London Underground, Ogden Utah, Transit Funding, Washington Metro, William BuckleyHappy Friday the 13th! The Friday News Roundup is the first of a weekly series featuring a few of the top transit, rail, and infrastructure-related news stories of the week. Be sure to follow @MetroCincy on Twitter to receive links to transit-related news articles and blog posts throughout the week. The Cincinnati Enquirer, after throwing everything […]
Also tagged Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Cincinnati Beacon, Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati Streetcar, Gothamist, Los Angeles 30/10, NYC Subway, Paul Krugman, Philadelphia Inquirer, Portland MAX, Rat Man, Transbay Transit Center, Transport PoliticSo far, the primary focus of the Metro Cincinnati project has been rapid transit and streetcar service within the Greater Cincinnati region. However, intercity rail connections between Cincinnati and other Midwestern cities cannot be ignored, and we strongly support the construction of those rail connections and the development of a nationwide high-speed rail system. Cincinnati […]
Also tagged Intercity Rail, Midwest Hub, SNCF, TGV, World Speed Record