NWA GO

Here is a map of the Arkansas Missouri Railroad. The Razorback Trail intertwines and intersects with the railroad in a number of places. These spaces are natural spots for stations that include bus stops. Also ideal for real estate development as residential, commercial, or shopping. Here’s the map. Let’s start to dream then get to…

Here is an article from Railway Gazette about a study of the costs of operating a hydrogen fuel cell vs a battery electric motor unit (BEMU). This is an important piece about the economics of green mass transit. https://www.railwaygazette.com/traction-and-rolling-stock/batteries-beat-hydrogen-on-cost-and-efficiency-vde-study-shows/57041.article

I am a huge train fan, but this is about an integrated system, not just racially (although that too) but in terms of the types of vehicles we will use to move people around. With that in mind, here’s a report from Ozark Regional Transit on Smart Bus Rapid Transit which I do support wholeheartedly.…

“Seven Demands for Useful Transit Service” Jarett Walker 1. It takes me where I want to go 2. It takes me when I want to go 3. It’s a good use of my time 4. It’s a good use of my money 5. It respects me 6. I can trust it 7. It gives me…

Democratic US House Representative Seth Moulton is an advocate for mass transportation generally, and high speed rail transportation more specifically. The argument he makes is that HSR will give transportation consumers more options, generate wealth way over and above the costs of building the system, reduce pollution, and spur the growth of smart urban development.…

Or the Politics of building a mass transit system (and funding it).  Introduction: To build out the green mass transit system we want we need a Regional Transit Authority with dedicated funding. This paper details how we achieve these goals politically.  As part of our commitment to educate and motivate our community, we talk about…

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