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To prevent a "chain reaction" of price effects, the NDRC said it will continue to subsidize farmers, the fishery and the forestry, and that public-transportation prices won't be raised.

China Raises Gasoline, Diesel Prices Shen Hong 2011

In a Paris tender for Autolib' last year, Mr. Bolloré fended off rival bids from the public-transportation unit of Veolia Environnement SA and a consortium that included U.S.-based car-rental company Avis Budget Group Inc. and French national railroad SNCF.

E-Cars Coming to Paris Streets Max Colchester 2011

A third unit, which is smaller but has a higher growth rate, makes power and energy-management systems for public-transportation vehicles that increase efficiency and reduce emissions.

BAE Drops Asset Sale Plan Jon Buck 2011

Long hailed as a model for future public-transportation systems, monorails in reality have been largely written off as theme-park attractions—too slow and too small to serve as urban transit systems.

Has the Monorail's Future Finally Arrived? Paulo Trevisani 2011

The auto industry's clout goes far to explain Italy's underdeveloped public-transportation network and a density of car ownership higher than in any other major European country—a preposterous state of affairs for a population concentrated in cities and towns, whose centers are typically warrens of narrow medieval streets.

A Nation of Racing Drivers Speeds Ahead Francis X. Rocca 2011

Mr. Dean signed an executive order in October requiring Nashville to consider walking and public-transportation options in the design of streets.

What's Playing in Nashville? It's Got a New, Healthier Beat. Betsy McKay 2011

Mr. Emanuel campaigned aggressively, in recent weeks making 360 hand-shaking stops, often at public-transportation stations.

Emanuel Wins Big in Chicago Douglas Belkin 2011

Earlier this month Mr. Elsbernd, the city supervisor for District 7, won certification for a voter initiative on November's ballot that would overhaul contracts with the union that operates San Francisco's financially troubled Muni public-transportation system.

Uncommon Success for Union Adversary 2010

National des Chemins de Fer Fran ais, or SNCF, about a possible merger with France's public-transportation operator Keolis.

Deutsche Bahn to Buy U.K.'s Arriva 2010

With Washington's backing, city officials say they could make a dramatic improvement to public transportation in just 10 years — including a dreamy-sounding Subway to the Sea — after decades of stalled attempts to equip the sprawling metro area with a comprehensive public-transportation system.

Los Angeles Maps Rail Plan With a Key Stop: Washington Tamara Audi 2010