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Freight Gate: March 2010
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Issues, Policies and Concerns that Affect Us All. Friday, March 5, 2010. High Speed Rail - What Does It Really Mean for Communities? Getting to any of these destinations by comfortable, speedy and affordable transit is wonderful, but my concern comes in the idea of getting around once you are there. Sure, Chicago has a good transit system and is very walkable once a traveler arrives at Union Station. But what about those other cities? And what about freight operations? Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Iconocl...
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Freight Gate: November 2009
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Issues, Policies and Concerns that Affect Us All. Monday, November 9, 2009. Climate Change – How Far Should It Go? Creating climate change legislation is challenging to say the least. This type of legislation impacts everyone both with environmental improvements and the direct and indirect costs to achieve these improvements. While the Waxman-Markey bill’s primary feature is “Cap and Trade”, it does address the relationship to public transit. But why aren’t Americans talking a...This is the one of the wo...
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Freight Gate: Climate Change – How Far Should It Go?
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Issues, Policies and Concerns that Affect Us All. Monday, November 9, 2009. Climate Change – How Far Should It Go? Creating climate change legislation is challenging to say the least. This type of legislation impacts everyone both with environmental improvements and the direct and indirect costs to achieve these improvements. While the Waxman-Markey bill’s primary feature is “Cap and Trade”, it does address the relationship to public transit. But why aren’t Americans talking a...This is the one of the wo...
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Freight Gate: High Speed Rail - What Does It Really Mean for Communities?
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Issues, Policies and Concerns that Affect Us All. Friday, March 5, 2010. High Speed Rail - What Does It Really Mean for Communities? Getting to any of these destinations by comfortable, speedy and affordable transit is wonderful, but my concern comes in the idea of getting around once you are there. Sure, Chicago has a good transit system and is very walkable once a traveler arrives at Union Station. But what about those other cities? And what about freight operations? Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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75th St. CIP
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Six major railroads two passenger and four freight pass through the Chicago neighborhoods of Ashburn, Englewood, Auburn Gresham, and West Chatham. These railroads cross each other and local roads at several points within the area. These crossings result in train and road traffic back-ups and delays. Click to enlarge map. Final Environmental Impact Statement. FEIS) and Record of Decision (ROD). The FEIS and the ROD are now available. Click here. 8530 South Kedzie Avenue. 7506 South Racine Avenue.
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Life, Energy, Design, and Technology by Monty Green: January 2007
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Wednesday, January 24, 2007. Needs to achieve 100% of its heat and electricity from 100% renewable sources by 2030 (25% by 2010, 50% by 2020) to make a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. This means major investments and incentives at the local, state and federal levels promoting renewable energy demonstration. Wind and Solar power demonstration sites. At 4 locations around the city (north, south, central, and west) by 2010. A million rooftops with solar PV installations by 2010. Renewable...
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La Grange Park Fidelity: February 2011
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La Grange Park Fidelity. Views and information concerning The Village of Roses by Trustee Scott Mesick. Saturday, February 26, 2011. Economic Development - What Does It Cost? In a previous post I began to outline my views on economic development. As stated, I am all for it but we must manage the scope and detail on how we do this or we risk losing our Village in the process. I believe it is important to ask every. Candidate in the race for an articulated view of their position on this very important topic.
