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Keep the Buses Rolling

by William F. Torpey

When Westport Connecticut's Board of Finance voted in 1993 to eliminate its bus subsidy, the vote threatened to put the brakes on the town's buses for good. A campaign was waged to try to avoid the impending disaster. published 10 months ago

3 comments    business politics environment

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So Why Not Ride Free?

by William F. Torpey

Want to create a thriving, popular bus service for a community? Almost anyone can tell you how: Operate lots of clean, efficient buses throughout the district over a wide range of routes on a schedule that cuts waiting time to a minimum with well-paid and happy bus drivers. published 11 months ago

0 comments    travel traffic government

Sir Hiram Percy Maxim (left) and Bert Holcomb in a pre-1900 Pope Gasoline Car60

All That Traffic Allows

by William F. Torpey

Poor engineering of highways and the careless placement of traffic signs has, in my opinion, led to many major and minor accidents over the years. I'll bet you can spot several poorly placed signs the next time you're out for a drive. published 10 months ago

1 comment    traffic government driving

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