With our Nation’s Capitol demonstrating just how powerful an effective mass transit system could be, a potential move forward for Alabama’s efforts to improve our transit system may finally get the attention it deserves, and just in time for a gubernatorial race to get started… Continue reading
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The case for a statewide look at transit
02.2.2009 by André Natta · 2 Comments
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Birmingham's internal battle has got to stop
01.29.2009 by André Natta · 5 Comments
Childish games need to be put aside if Birmingham is truly to move forward. And yesterday’s exchange between Mary Moore and Mayor Langford (and the reason behind it) just sums all of the issues up into one nice bow to talk about. Continue reading →
Be you, Birmingham
12.31.2008 by André Natta · 8 Comments
As you read this, I’ll be in downtown Philadelphia (arriving yesterday via a really cool bus service), beginning the final chapter of what was supposed to be a four-day trip out of town on business. It started out as a … Continue reading →
Folks, we need real funding for transit
12.17.2008 by André Natta · 1 Comment
If the $1.7 million in question for BJCTA paratransit service is taken from that which is already in the city’s budget for BJCTA this fiscal year and is not in addition to the amount set aside, our local transit … Continue reading →
A road to somewhere… soon
11.13.2008 by André Natta · 0 Comments
Several things pop into my mind when thinking about our regional Chamber of Commerce’s plans to form a not-for-profit to push for moving forward with the Northern Beltline. When I boarded the airplane back from Denver, I was in agreement … Continue reading →
Thoughts from Election Day
11.6.2008 by André Natta · 1 Comment
There was in fact one other reason the site remained quiet since Tuesday afternoon. I was not going to share my vote with you. I agree with John Archibald that perhaps some things need to stay private or at least … Continue reading →
Trick or Vote!
10.31.2008 by bhamterminal · 0 Comments
As we mentioned on our front page, we’ve provided space for Empower Alabama to explain just what Trick or Vote is all about – and how to get involved with it! – ACN Trick or Vote is a nationwide nonpartisan … Continue reading →