TrafficTruth

05/15/2018

"“We have a lot of experience showing you can throw billions into public transit, and for the most part it doesn’t put a dent into car trips,” says Robert Cervero, a transportation expert at UC Berkeley. Blame induced demand: Whatever slack is left from people abandoning their cars for transit is eventually taken up by new drivers, enticed by any empty capacity on the roads....Public transportation works best in dense corridors, where lots of people live, work, and spend money. That makes it an awkward fit for a sprawling place like Nashville."

After the city's voters shot down an ambitious plan to fund light rail and bus lines, transit advocates wonder where they went wrong.

03/03/2015

CONTROL! How Regional Sustainable Development is Transforming your Community

• Thursday, March 5th, 2015, 7:00pm
• Cherokee Cattle Co.
• 2710 Canton Rd.
• Marietta, GA 30066
• Sponsored by: N.W. GA 9/12 Project
• Dinner (optional) 6-7pm, Business and Presentation 7-8:30 pm

Regionalism is sweeping the country by promising cleaner environments, healthier communities and greater economic prosperity. But, the marketing companies that sell these programs often use high pressure techniques that promote a glamorized portrayal of the new region’s future while ignoring the gritty personal and community consequences.

John Anthony, a nationally recognized speaker on regionalism, will present the 75-minute program, “Control! How Regional Sustainable Development is Transforming Your Community.”
Learn exactly how unique your community plan is, compared to other regions. Find out what planners say is “mandatory” to make all regional plans work. Get a close look at the control wielded by the sources that finance your new region.

Control gives community members an inside look at the issues faced by all communities as they confront the realities of regionalism.

03/03/2015

CONTROL: How Regional Sustainable Development is Transforming Your Community - Thurs, Mar 5th, 7pm - http://t.co/f92t6V6msH

03/03/2015

CONTROL: How Regional Sustainable Development is Transforming Your Community - Thurs, Mar 5th, 7pm - http://t.co/HhTluxCht7

10/21/2014

Attention: All Traffic Truth and Repeal Regionalism Supporters

Your presence is needed once again to stand in solidarity against unelected and unaccountable governance. There will be a citizen input opportunity. You have to signup 30 minutes in advance. Please keep your comments focused on the items summarized below. We have very valid arguments to make and as Winston Churchill said "If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time -- a tremendous whack."

What: Atlanta Regional Commission vote on governing bylaws
When: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 , 1:00 PM
Where: Loudermilk Center, 40 Courtland Street, NE, Level C , Atlanta, GA
The building is on the right between Auburn and Edgewood. An ally leads to the parking garage. Parking tickets can be validated for a reduced rate.

The following letter will be delivered today to all elected representatives (state and local), the ARC Board, and the media. Now is the time to engage with your elected representatives whether it be city, county or state and ask them where they stand on these bylaws changes at the Atlanta Regional Commission.

Thank you for your support.
TLC and RR Team
http://us4.campaign-archive1.com/?u=1035ce44fc90ba7149c99405b&id=f591042a9f&e=f8d0cb5fec

09/29/2014

News Advisory - http://t.co/N7eeboe8bO

09/23/2014

UPDATE: We need your help, New ARC Bylaws to Establish More Unelected and Unaccountable Governance - http://t.co/tErJ5Gxulu

09/23/2014

UPDATE: We need your help, New ARC Bylaws to Establish More Unelected and Unaccountable Governance - http://t.co/CPWL9VPTkk

09/17/2014

New ARC Bylaws Will Consolidate More Power in the Chairman; Establishes More Unelected and Unaccountable Governance

Your presence is requested. We need you to help us fill the auditorium for this event. If you want to speak, please let us know.

What: Atlanta Regional Commission is updating their governing bylaws
When: Wednesday, September 24, 2014 , 1:00 PM
Where: Loudermilk Center, 40 Courtland Street, NE, Level C , Atlanta, GA

If you live in the 10 county Atlanta Regional Commission, ask your county commission chairman and / or mayor how they plan to vote on September 24th.
If they don't sit on the ARC Board now, ask them did they know that their counterparts are voting on governing bylaws that could take away their local authority.
Ask them if they want an appointed committee picking winners and losers in the Atlanta Metro region.

Watch this short video by Steve Brown, Fayette County Commission Chairman, as he explains the issues.
http://vimeo.com/105801617

This is "Steve Brown - Atlanta Regional Commission" by Studio 25 Productions on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

09/15/2014

ALERT: We need your help, New ARC Bylaws to Establish More Unelected and Unaccountable Governance - http://t.co/3xeW6n0nqY

09/15/2014

ALERT: We need your help, New ARC Bylaws to Establish More Unelected and Unaccountable Governance - http://t.co/BwRyXbf8lx