Topic – Transit
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No evidence of METRO wrongdoing
No support for allegations
An attorney who accused METRO of destroying documents has admitted he has no evidence or witnesses to support his claims, and a judge ruled in METRO's favor.
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100% of Recovery Act transit funds committed to projects
881 transit projects
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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