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A Short History of Nearly Everything
Bill Bryson
There are non-federal solutions to these funding issues such as more taxes. Many foreign transit agencies also become landlords by leasing land they own to residential, commercial and office developments to draw in both riders and rent. Hong Kong’s metro—widely considered the best in the world—maintains a huge budget and very low fares under this strategy. But this is largely untested in the United States.
Free Fares vs. More Service
Darrell Owens
Another $4 million from the Federal Transit Administration, as part of the Enhancing Mobility Innovation (EMI) grants, went to six states and the District of Columbia “to improve access and mobility for transit riders,” USDOT officials said.
USDOT Awards Funding for Tech Infusion to Transit, Highway Systems