Even casual users can recoup their annual #publictransit investment in 3 months

Wake Up, Washtenaw!: Some Perspective on Transportation Costs: "Of course, that's only half the "reality check". The other half is what - if anything - most people would actually save. Most people won't be able to reduce their car use much, but suppose they're able to let a kid ride the bus to a practice, and possibly take the bus to work once a week. Even saving one gallon a week, at $3.799 (assuming the price doesn't go up - ha!) would amount to $50 in just over three months.

As a business decision, that would make a lot of sense, because a three-month payback period is really good, and the investment ($50) is pretty darn small."

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Twitter / @SeniorTransInfo: 92-year old trumpet player Quinton Kimble takes #publictransit...

Twitter / @SeniorTransInfo: 92-year old trumpet player ...: "92-year old trumpet player Quinton Kimble uses public #transit to go to #Detroit to play his music. pic.twitter.com/8T5iWwuC"

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Detroit bus riders fear new round of cuts will decimate service | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

Detroit bus riders fear new round of cuts will decimate service | Detroit Free Press | freep.com: "Riders and transit advocates said Monday that they are not sure what they will do if Detroit keeps slashing its bus service, as the city proposes to do again by cutting another $12 million from its general-fund bus subsidy.

"Everybody's going to need a car or a bike," said Danzell Thompkins, 18, an engineering student at Wayne County Community College District who relies on Detroit Department of Transportation buses to get to work and school."

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Two Women, Four Wheels - great #carfree blog

Two Women, Four Wheels: "We built this city on walk and roll! This is the true story of adventures two ladies encounter while navigating southeast Michigan via bike/bus sober and not sober. We hope these stories entertain and inspire you to explore your community in a car-free way. Our small bus investment pays big dividends. ENJOY!!!"

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Washtenaw Master Transit Plan Public Meetings

Washtenaw Master Transit Plan Public Meetings: "After completing Transit District Advisory Committee Meetings in eight Washtenaw County districts in November, 2011, we're pleased to announce the next phase of public input sessions.  Residents, business owners, and employees in each district are welcome to attend, and are encouraged to voice local transit improvement needs and suggestions."

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Republican Congressman called out for his lies

Republican Congressman Scolded And Mocked By Senior Citizens For Embrace Of Ryan Budget | ThinkProgress: "“There are no government subsidies for oil,” "

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Cars Before Houses - Death by Car

  Cars Before Houses - Death by Car: "Seems that, among the population who incur both forms of debt (and the rich pay cash for cars, by the way), people are four times more likely to make late payments on their mortgages than on their car loans."

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