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Lawrence Solomon's Next City Part Two: Don't tax, toll

This is the second in a five-part series on what should be done about our cities. Part Two: Lower taxes, not federal aid, is the way to help cities grow.

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a Brazilian roads newsletter

Fatos do mes Maio/2000 (Facts of the Month, May 2000)  

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Como cortar os custos das vidas humanas perdidas nas rodovias

"A resposta é rodovias pedagiadas"

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How the free road lobby led us astray

Transport 2000 Ontario now distributes Urban Renaissance Institute’s "How the free road lobby led us astray" to supporters seeking information about transportation issues.

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Keep on trucking

Re: Toronto’s Magic Bullet (Lawrence Solomon, March 27) and Truck Versus Rail (March 29).

There’s much hype and ignorance about trucking. Most trucking is local or short-haul, where rail can’t compete. Only 10% of trucking is long-haul, which is still faster than rail. Much of trucking is multiple calls – rail can’t do this. Many towns and most businesses don’t have rail facilities. Trucks give faster and superior service.

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