Guillermo Mayer

The World

Public transportation is a civil right, say advocates. And the White House agrees

Conflict & Justice

The Obama administration funds public transportation based on whether it increases the livability of local communities. This resulted in the loss of funding for a train line in the San Francisco Bay Area that ignored local residents.

Public transportation as a civil right

The World

Transportation nation: speeding up the pace of spending

Environment
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