Topic – Transit

Distinguished Speaker Series: Peter Newman

Jay Blazek Crossley, Jan 22, 09.

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100% of Recovery Act transit funds committed to projects

881 transit projects

Vilas Bhuchar, Mar 08, 10.

The FTA on Friday met its deadline of awarding 100%, or over $7.5 billion, of its American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds toward transit projects.

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Austin hopes to direct future growth along rail lines

Approves first master plan

Steve Hawley, Mar 05, 10.

The mayor and city council paved the way for transit-oriented development, rejecting a last-minute recommendation that would have limited density in the area.

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Administration preparing for comprehensive transportation bill

Opposes gas tax hike

Steve Hawley, Mar 05, 10.

The administration supports many of the goals outlined in last year's House bill, but it says the price tag is too expensive and it opposes a gas tax hike.

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DFW suburb plans for transit-oriented development

Grapevine hopes for TOD money

Steve Hawley, Mar 04, 10.

Grapevine officials are trying to figure out how to plan for transit-oriented development near a historic district and light industrial facilities.

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FTA webinar to discuss new transit rules

Transit funding changes

Steve Hawley, Mar 03, 10.

The free webinar, which will discuss recent rule changes, will start on Wednesday, March 10 at 2 pm Central Time.

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Mississippi cities consider ‘complete streets’

Roads designed for all users

Steve Hawley, Mar 03, 10.

Several cities are expected to adopt the rules, which would allow pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users to safely share space with cars.

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9 in 10 Americans view high-speed rail as an option

Stimulus money adds publicity

Steve Hawley, Feb 26, 10.

88% of Americans view high-speed rail as an option and 83% favor greater investments in transit, but advocacy efforts are still crucial.

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Will TIGER reform federal transportation funding?

Advocates praise USDOT

Steve Hawley, Feb 25, 10.

The TIGER grant program, which allocated much of its money to transit and rail programs, has been hailed as a potential reform model by advocates.

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Todd Litman

Transit tax saves you money

Founder, Victoria Transport Policy Institute, Feb 25, 10.

Higher transit tax saves you money

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