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Month: February 2012

Dutch Kids Pedal School Bus

              In the Netherlands, bikes abound. And now, they even take kids to school. Behold, the bicycle school bus.   The Dutch are bicycle fanatics. Almost half of daily travel in the...

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The Federal War on Public Transit

With a House like this, what advances can American transportation policy make? Actions by members of the U.S. House over the past week suggest that Republican opposition to the funding of alternative transportation has developed...

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$100,000 for Someone With a Dream

Here’s a program worth borrowing — Pittsburgh’s Experienced Dreamers: Pittsburgh is looking for Experienced Dreamers™ – people with a bit of experience under their belts and a desire to do something different...

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Latest Bill Day Cartoon

The Trump Bible, A Cartoon by Award-Winning Bill Day

by Bill Day. Memphian Bill Day is two-time winner of the RFK Journalism Award in Cartooning. His cartoons are syndicated internationally by Cagle Cartoons. Cartoons Archive →

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Since 2005, this has been Smart City Consulting’s blog with the aim of connecting the dots and providing perspective on issues and policies shaping Memphis.  Editor and primary author is Tom Jones, columnist, author of two books, and consultant on public policy.  Smart City Memphis was called one of the most intriguing blogs in the U.S. by the Pew Partnership for Civic Change; The (Memphis) Commercial Appeal wrote that “Smart City Memphis provides some of the most well-thought-out thinking about Memphis’ past, present, and future you’ll find anywhere,” and the Memphis Flyer said: “This incredibly well-written blog sets out to solves the city’s ills – from the mayor to MATA – with out-of-the-box thinking, fresh approaches to old problems, and new ideas. If you have questions, submissions, or ideas for posts, please email Tom Jones, at tjones@smartcityconsulting.com.

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