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http://www.animalsontheunderground.com/
Animals on the Underground Open in a new browser window
   A site dedicated to "The Animals" that can be found on London tube maps using a little imagination.
   http://www.animalsontheunderground.com/
http://www.bayrailalliance.org/
BayRail Alliance Open in a new browser window
   An all-volunteer transit consumer group working to promote an upgraded and expanded Caltrain system to serve the San Francisco Peninsula and San Jose-East Bay corridors. Includes articles on what Bay Area rail priorities should be, upgrading Caltrain, the
   http://www.bayrailalliance.org/
http://www.gobrt.org
Bus Rapid Transit Policy Center Open in a new browser window
   Promotes bus rapid transit (BRT) as an option to relieve congestion, enhance mobility, and improve the environment.
   http://www.gobrt.org
http://www.busridersunion.org
Bus Riders Union Open in a new browser window
   Los Angeles, CA organization that works to increase funding for inner city bus service. A Labor Community Strategy Center project.
   http://www.busridersunion.org
http://www.trains-fr.org/ccg/index.html
Cannes-Grasse Committee Open in a new browser window
   Committee for reopening of the SNCF Cannes-Grasse railway line, which would help relieve congestion and provide easier access for those without cars. French and English site.
   http://www.trains-fr.org/ccg/index.html
http://www.bettertransit.ab.ca/
Citizens for Better Transit (Edmonton) Open in a new browser window
   Edmonton, Alberta-based site advocating expasion of public transportation in the area. Online contents include the group's brochure series, factsheets, media references, and related links.
   http://www.bettertransit.ab.ca/
http://www.coastalcoalition.com/
Coastal Coalition of the South Shore Open in a new browser window
   A group of South Shore Massachusetts residents who favor a different solution to commuter problems than the proposed Greenbush line.
   http://www.coastalcoalition.com/
http://www.railroadingamerica.com/
Exposing the Myth of Light Rail Open in a new browser window
   Includes news headlines, research papers, links, and letters from site visitors against light rail lines for public transportation.
   http://www.railroadingamerica.com/
http://miltonstation.members.beeb.net/index.htm
Milton Railway Station Campaign Open in a new browser window
   Campaign to open a railway station in Milton, Cambs, UK.
   http://miltonstation.members.beeb.net/index.htm
http://www.trainweb.org/moksrail/
Missouri-Kansas Rail Passenger Coalition Open in a new browser window
   Organization of concerned citizens working to develop a more balanced transportation system, taking into account economic, environmental and social factors. Downloadable flyer, sample letter, news, and fact sheet.
   http://www.trainweb.org/moksrail/
http://www.napta.net
NAPTA-National Alliance of Public Transportation Advocates Open in a new browser window
   Organization representing local transit coalitions which support increasing federal investment in public transportation.
   http://www.napta.net
http://www.narprail.org
National Association of Railroad Passengers Open in a new browser window
   NARP is the national organization speaking for the users of passenger trains and rail transit in the United States.
   http://www.narprail.org
http://www.northstartrain.org/
Northstar Commuter Rail Open in a new browser window
   A passenger train that could provide commuter rail service between the St. Cloud area and Minneapolis.
   http://www.northstartrain.org/
http://www.lafn.org/~dave/trans/energy/
Passenger Transportation Energy Open in a new browser window
   Articles on energy-efficiency in passenger transportation in the US with emphasis on rail and mass-transit.
   http://www.lafn.org/~dave/trans/energy/
http://www.pentrans.org/
PenTrans Open in a new browser window
   Pennsylvanians for Transportations Solutions, Inc. advocates for increased dedicated funding for public transportation statewide in Pennsylvania.
   http://www.pentrans.org/
http://www.ckp-railways.co.uk
Penrith-Keswick Railway Project Open in a new browser window
   A project to reopen the Penrith-Keswick railway as a modern railway in England.
   http://www.ckp-railways.co.uk
http://home.istar.ca/~bunting/pm.html
Railway Privatization Open in a new browser window
   Articles about transportation issues, in particular arguing for privatization.
   http://home.istar.ca/~bunting/pm.html
http://www.rescuemuni.org/
Rescue Muni Open in a new browser window
   A transit advocacy organization for the city of San Francisco. Advocates improved service and fewer driver missouts on San Francisco's trolleys, buses, and cable cars.
   http://www.rescuemuni.org/
http://socata.lerctr.org
Southern California Transit Advocates Open in a new browser window
   Works for better public transportation in the five county Southern California region, including an integrated bus and rail system.
   http://socata.lerctr.org
http://www.geocities.com/spangastation/
SpÄnga Station - The Ugliest Place in the World? Open in a new browser window
   Critique of a station in Stockholm, Sweden. Includes photographs and a guestbook.
   http://www.geocities.com/spangastation/
http://www.geocities.com/tossand/tarta/btspd.htm
TARTA Open in a new browser window
   Aims to publicize a documented history of bad faith perpetuated by Ohio's Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) though its senior management.
   http://www.geocities.com/tossand/tarta/btspd.htm
http://www.nexttraintobranchville.com/
Take Next Train to Branchville Open in a new browser window
   Northern New Jersey commuter action group who would rather their state re-open a railroad to reduce the traffic on the roads, rather than build more roads. Map and campaign overview.
   http://www.nexttraintobranchville.com/
http://www.straphangers.org/
The Straphangers Campaign Open in a new browser window
   A project of the New York Public Interest Research Group, the Straphangers Campaign advocates more service to ease overcrowding on New York's subways and buses.
   http://www.straphangers.org/
http://www.tcrponline.org
The Transit Cooperative Research Program Open in a new browser window
   A branch of the Federal Transit Administration, this site provides the results of transit research in all areas related to public transit.
   http://www.tcrponline.org
http://urbanity.50megs.com/
Urbanity Open in a new browser window
   Advocates that the solution to many of today's problems including air pollution, road accidents and inequality, lies in building communities around quality transit services and sound urban design principles.
   http://urbanity.50megs.com/
http://washarp.org/
Washington Association of Rail Passengers Open in a new browser window
   Rail advocacy organization promoting Pacific Northwest rail transportation services. Working with Oregon, California, British Columbia for a modern national rail passenger network as part of a balanced public transportation system.
   http://washarp.org/

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