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What can Ohio’s failed high-speed rail program teach us about America’s standing in the world?

Ohio’s modest, and failed, effort to bring passenger rail service to the nation’s most densely populated region without it shows just how far America has fallen from the days when the U.S. built big, and inspired people the world over. Now, we often look to Asia for that inspiration.

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Vote in support of Cincinnati’s urban core today

It’s election day, and while UrbanCincy will not issue a formal list of endorsements, we do encourage you to go vote. When you are at your polling place, UrbanCincy would like to formally encourage you to vote in support of public transportation – an issue on which we have been outspoken. Please support greater public transportation options and vote no on Issue 48.

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Special hearing geared to test supporters of Cincinnati’s streetcar plan

Opponents to the Cincinnati Streetcar project on City Council have called a special meeting tonight at City Hall. The purpose is to hear arguments from city leaders and the community at-large about the project. The meeting will start at 6pm inside Council Chambers at City Hall.