What is eminent domain and could it be used to seize Duke’s land for the light rail?
“After Duke declined to sign a cooperative agreement with GoTriangle for its light rail project, the project appeared to be stalled in its tracks. In order for light rail to become a reality under…
Penn Station transformation in the offing: Cuomo
“Major overhauls to the general layout of Penn Station to curb terrorist threats are on the horizon, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced during his State of the State address last Wednesday, saying he may use…
We Can’t Let the State Push Our Towns Around
“I’d like to share with you the testimony I gave today before the General Assembly’s Planning and Development Committee strongly opposing governor’s bill HB 6851, An Act Establishing the Connecticut Transit Corridor Development Authority. The…
CAL HIGH SPEED RAIL CONFISCATING FARMS FOR DEVELOPMENT PROFITS
“Breitbart reported in November that in the six years since California legislature approved the High-Speed Rail Authority (HSRA), just 7% of the 1,100 pieces of land needed for the first leg to travel 130 miles…
Brazil Rio: Rare victory for residents in regeneration battle
“Like a sort of officially sanctioned graffiti, the initials of the housing department of Rio de Janeiro were sprayed on homes marked for demolition. Almost 900 families, many of which lived on Rua da Esperanca…
Bill would strip Dallas toll road builder of its eminent domain powers
“A private Dallas company could lose its eminent domain powers if one North Texas lawmaker has her way. State Rep. Cindy Burkett, R-Sunnyvale, filed a bill to strip the Texas Turnpike Corp. of its eminent…
Private high-speed rail has eminent domain powers in Texas. Here’s why
“Texas Central Railway’s privately funded bullet train will need to buy private land as it makes its way from Dallas to Houston. For landowners in the path of the tracks, the first-of-its-kind project will have…
Update: South End Business Will Sell to CCTA
“Officials at the Chittenden County Transportation Authority say it needs more room for a growing fleet of buses. More than a year ago, it expressed interest in buying property adjacent to its current garage on…
State OKs condemnation for 37 parcels for high-speed rail in Fresno, Madera
“About three dozen pieces of property in Fresno and Madera counties were targeted for condemnation Friday by the state Public Works Board to make way for high-speed rail construction. The Public Works Board, comprised of…
More condemnations ahead for Valley’s high-speed rail route
“California may be picking up the pace on getting land it needs to build the state’s first stretch of high-speed rail in the Valley. The state’s Public Works Board, meeting next week in Sacramento, will…