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Vote "no" on B: the slow death of Caltrain and VTA

Submitted by Steven on 1 November, 2008 - 10:48pm

Why would I ever say "no" to BART? Simple: because it'll cannibalize existing transit services. My friends, if you live in Silicon Valley, please vote NO on measure B (additional tax for BART to San Jose). read more→

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Image is Everything

Submitted by Steven on 15 January, 2007 - 12:00am

Public transit — especially in Santa Clara County — suffers a very negative image because it's billed as a form of transportation for the disabled, the impaired, the poor, or the senior who gave up driving. It's billed as difficult to use. It's billed as “ghetto” and unsavory. Though there are lots and lots of factors that make transit very unattractive, let's focus on one thing: does it look sexy? read more→

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