Daily Archives: June 23, 2008

Fuel Costs Pinch Cities; Mayors Push Mass Transit

Posted on June 23, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the New York Times. A survey of 132 cities, released Friday in Miami at a meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors, found that 90 percent were altering operations because of fuel costs.

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Travelers Shift to Rail as Cost of Fuel Rises

Posted on June 23, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the New York Times. Amtrak has set records for its number of passengers and ticket revenues, but it faces many difficulties in growing quickly enough to meet demand.

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