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5 Things On A City’s Shopping List For a New Transit System
By Matthew Varcak Jeff Doble is playing a key role in the future of one of the world’s most dynamic cities, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He is designing the new Riyadh Metro System and Bus Rapid Transit System — the largest … Continue reading
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Inside The Future Of Public Transit Design
By Matthew Varcak A public transit system does more than just get people from point A to point B. “Cities can be defined by transit systems,” said Jeff Doble, director of transportation design for the Vancouver office of Perkins+Will. “A … Continue reading
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Can Trains Go Farther In Michigan?
By Matthew Varcak Michigan is seemingly divided into two unequal sections, and that doesn’t just mean the Upper and Lower Peninsulas. When it comes to passenger rail service, the bottom half of the Lower Peninsula is serviced by three major … Continue reading
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Getting Around On Maui, Where Locals Want More Transit Options
In this two-part report, Curbing Cars intern Matt Varcak transports us away from dreary weather and takes us to Hawaii, a surprising hot spot for public transportation. Today, he looks at Maui. By Matthew Varcak Hawaii’s third most populous island, … Continue reading
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A Growing Demand For Public Transit: How People Get Around In Hawaii
In this two-part report, Curbing Cars intern Matt Varcak lifts us out of the weather doldrums and takes us to Hawaii, a surprising hot spot for public transportation. By Matthew Varcak If you visit the Hawaiian Islands, you will likely … Continue reading
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