September 2006
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Miami built some reform momentum, then squandered it. Pete Hernandez will try to bring it back.
Disinvestment remains a powerful human-rights weapon--as long as it's
done carefully.
Congress hates to raise taxes--unless it can force other levels of
government to collect them.
A successful transit line means a more intense commercial life around
the stations, and that means higher property values, higher rents and
the invasion of chain stores.
Maryland and Minnesota are seeking some of Pennsylvania's success with test programs aimed at alerting drivers to keep a safe distance from the car in front of them. Pennsylvania uses white dots and signs to guide drivers on rural roads to stay at least three seconds (two dots) apart.