129238 http://uservoice.com/users/129238-avg http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/b492fe33e0569f3e56aeaa9557e6b83f?default=http://uservoice.com/images/icons/default-avatar.jpg AVG AVG AVG 0 0 69759 http://obamaurbanpolicy.obamacto.org/pages/6216-general/suggestions/69759-invest-in-a-world-class-rail-network Build a world-class rail system between cities and within them to transport people and goods more efficiently. Build a world-class rail system between cities and within them to transport people and goods more efficiently. 1875 25 6216 General general 117031 frontseat frontseat frontseat 2008-11-12T20:06:39Z 2008-11-12T20:11:07Z general 69866 http://obamaurbanpolicy.obamacto.org/pages/6216-general/suggestions/69866-find-ways-to-support-regional-coordination-planning- We live regionally, but few places in the country have been able to mobilize themselves to think and plan that way. People, jobs, goods, animals, air, water, etc. all move across and through regions... We live regionally, but few places in the country have been able to mobilize themselves to think and plan that way. People, jobs, goods, animals, air, water, etc. all move across and through regions all the time. Many of the problems we need to solve (CO2, GHG, vibrant economies) require us to get jurisdictions working together to think about how to manage these systems in sustainable, economically productive ways. Transportation money has been the best federal tool so far - are there more? Can we do more to ensure the federal powers of persuasion really work? 331 2 6216 General general 128573 zabeta zabeta zabeta 2008-11-12T21:40:03Z 2008-11-12T21:40:03Z general 69887 http://obamaurbanpolicy.obamacto.org/pages/6216-general/suggestions/69887-make-affordable-housing-a-priority Affordable housing is necessary in urban areas, especially in these troubled economic times. Recognize and build on the work of successful affordable housing initiatives/programs/non-profits. Affordable housing is necessary in urban areas, especially in these troubled economic times. Recognize and build on the work of successful affordable housing initiatives/programs/non-profits. 620 7 6216 General general 128680 anonymous anonymous anonymous 2008-11-12T21:55:43Z 2008-11-12T21:55:43Z general 69952 http://obamaurbanpolicy.obamacto.org/pages/6216-general/suggestions/69952-apply-highway-funds-to-streets-that-serve-all-users To build an efficient green economy, we need to move beyond the single-minded focus of many current transportation models and FHWA programs on moving cars and trucks. The better goal is moving people... To build an efficient green economy, we need to move beyond the single-minded focus of many current transportation models and FHWA programs on moving cars and trucks. The better goal is moving people comfortably where they want to go, whether the best choice is walking, biking, riding transit or driving. Federal funding should encourage the creation of efficient grids of multi-modal streets that support livable neighborhoods with a range of nearby amenities. Big arterial strips and large highways are the cheap-and-dirty energy infrastructure of the 20th Century. 406 0 6216 General general 128777 anonymous anonymous anonymous 2008-11-12T22:10:16Z 2008-11-12T22:10:16Z general 69954 http://obamaurbanpolicy.obamacto.org/pages/6216-general/suggestions/69954-end-the-transportation-funding-formula-that-rewards-miles End the transportation bill formula that rewards regions that have more miles driven, and instead reward regions with greater milage reduction. End the transportation bill formula that rewards regions that have more miles driven, and instead reward regions with greater milage reduction. 204 0 6216 General general 128782 anonymous anonymous anonymous 2008-11-12T22:16:09Z 2008-11-12T22:16:09Z general 69958 http://obamaurbanpolicy.obamacto.org/pages/6216-general/suggestions/69958-create-a-civic-infrastructure-to-id-and-support-policies Often overlooked is the necessity of having citizens and civic leaders meaningfully engaged in identifying what needs to be done. No one knows their community like the people who live and work there.... Often overlooked is the necessity of having citizens and civic leaders meaningfully engaged in identifying what needs to be done. No one knows their community like the people who live and work there. Their engagement and support is critical to the success of any policy and program; these are the people who will be there long after policies fade and elected leaders are gone. 17 0 6216 General general 128821 Meeky Meeky Meeky 2008-11-12T22:20:19Z 2008-11-12T22:20:19Z general 70070 http://obamaurbanpolicy.obamacto.org/pages/6216-general/suggestions/70070-invest-in-regional-public-infrastructure-projects Many wastewater treatment plants and water distribution systems have reached the end of their 50-year life cycle and are badly in need of upgrades. Moreover, the majority of jurisdictions do not have... Many wastewater treatment plants and water distribution systems have reached the end of their 50-year life cycle and are badly in need of upgrades. Moreover, the majority of jurisdictions do not have the funds to construct regional stormwater treatment facilities. This office could set new, sustainably minded standards for such facilities and provide the adequate funding to construct them. 172 0 6216 General general 129567 anonymous anonymous anonymous 2008-11-12T23:57:54Z 2008-11-12T23:57:54Z general 70080 http://obamaurbanpolicy.obamacto.org/pages/6216-general/suggestions/70080-prioritize-transportation-and-infrastructure-investments Reprioritize how federal transportation and infrastructure dollars are allocated to incentivize compact walkable communities rather than sprawl. Significant infrastructure improvements and... Reprioritize how federal transportation and infrastructure dollars are allocated to incentivize compact walkable communities rather than sprawl. Significant infrastructure improvements and investments in schools, parks, libraries, etc are needed to support compact, well-planned growth. The current funding structure subsidizes sprawl by building new roads and infrastrucure into the exurbs. 255 0 6216 General general 129238 AVG AVG AVG 2008-11-13T00:04:13Z 2008-11-13T00:04:13Z general 2008-11-12T23:33:45Z 2008-12-03T18:54:54Z