The purpose of the organization is to build an understanding of the benefits of transit in Buffalo, Western New York, and beyond.
Buffalo, NY
Joined February 2015
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CitizensTransit.org retweeted
If current environmental review in this country is so great and doesn’t need reform, how is it possible that a new highway in Bakersfield that displaced nearly 1,000 people and 121 businesses went through the same process that took 21 years to approve high-speed rail?
CitizensTransit.org retweeted
Although above-ground surface began in 1984, Metro Rail did not extend to UB South (University Station) until two years later in 1986.
We thank our riders for their patience as we continue to upgrade our rail system today. We think you're gonna love how it all turns out. 😊
CitizensTransit.org retweeted
Construction of the rail line, between downtown and UB's South Campus, began in 1979, with cut-and-cover construction beginning the following year. Steel pylons were driven into the earth before digging the tunnel, in order to keep the walls from caving in.
CitizensTransit.org retweeted
Finally, the public costs of automobile infrastructure. We have conferred stronger rights to mobility, space and safety to the automobile than we have to people. Parking mandates (a subsidy) mean that 20-30% of *urban* land is road and parking. Road wear= (kg_axle)^4.
CitizensTransit.org retweeted
Primary source of:
- microplastics (Tied w/ textiles. City dust also contains tire PM).
- air pollution/PM 2.5
- GHG emissions
- Noise pollution
- Consumer debt; often at high interest. $.1.71 Trillion, with a T.
- ~$9 *billion* a year in military spending.
CitizensTransit.org retweeted
One of the most pervasive myths in transportation policy is that drivers pay their fair share. The true costs of automobile dependence are staggering. In descending order PER YEAR:
- 40 thousand American deaths
- Leading cause of child death/serious injury
- 4.5 MILLION injuries.
