20,000 gallons of crude oil spill as train derails in Otter Tail Co. | StarTribune.com

20,000 gallons of crude oil spill as train derails in Otter Tail Co. | StarTribune.com: "PARKERS PRAIRIE, Minn. - Authorities say 14 cars of a Canadian Pacific Railroad have derailed in western Minnesota and at least three have spilled or leaked crude oil."

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U.S. has reached #peakauto

twin city sidewalks: "Since 2005, driving has started to plateau. And back around 2008, the total actually began going down for the first time in anyone's living memory. Part of that is the recession and the rise in oil prices. But when viewed from a per capita perspective, the trend hits you even harder. Growth in yearly driving has been slowing since 1990 and been going down since 2004. "

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Prosecutor Terry Curry endorses mass transit expansion | Indianapolis Star | indystar.com

Prosecutor Terry Curry endorses mass transit expansion | Indianapolis Star | indystar.com: "He also believes transit can deter criminal activity by reducing household expenses, and by providing transportation to community services, jobs and re-entry programs."

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Critical Transit: Rail in the highway median - not attractive

Critical Transit » Blog Archive » Highway Transit: "Once you reach the platform, you’re still exposed to high health risks from auto emissions, not to mention the discomfort caused by noise and the nauseating feeling of traffic whizzing by within a few meters of where you’re standing. Not a nice place to be waiting, and certainly not a good way to attract riders and promote public transit."

Champaign-Urbana #freetransit info for seniors

For the retirees March 3, 2013 | News-Gazette.com: "Champaign-Urbana: Rides for grocery shopping in Champaign-Urbana city limits and rides for Champaign County residents to medical appointments can be arranged by contacting the Senior Resource Center of Family Service at 352-5100.

The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District provides senior citizens with a special card for free bus transportation in Champaign-Urbana and half-price taxi service. Call MTD at 384-8188 for more information."

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