October 2, 2009

Congress Passes One-Month Continuing Resolution to Extend SAFETEA-LU and Transportation Appropriations-Efforts to Enact a Longer Term Extension of SAFETEA-LU Continue-Senate EPW Committee Releases Climate Change Bill

Just hours prior to the expiration of Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act – A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), and the end of fiscal year… Read the rest

October 2, 2009

Come on and take a free ride

Article from Josephine Magazine: A few months ago, we took the bus. Actually, the bus took us. And on that night, it was free. My friend and neighbor Sarah, who has a remarkable… Read the rest

October 2, 2009

Senators Unveil Draft Climate Bill

From the Wall Street Journal: Two Senate Democrats Wednesday unveiled climate legislation that aims to drastically cut greenhouse-gas emissions beginning in 2012,… Read the rest

October 1, 2009

Coming Soon to a Computer Near You, Free Medicaid Non-Emergency Transportation Webinars

In October, the Community Transportation Association of America will be holding two 90-minute free webinars on Medicaid Non-Emergency Transportation. The first session… Read the rest

October 1, 2009

Metro kicks off long range planning process for transit

From Citizens for Modern Transit: Metro and their consulting team have begun work on a comprehensive long range public transit plan for the region. The process began in… Read the rest

October 1, 2009

Federal Transit Administration issues Federal Register on Urbanized Area Formula Program

From the website: SUMMARY: The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has placed in the docket and on its Web site, proposed guidance in the form of a circular to assist grantees… Read the rest

September 29, 2009

$100 Million in Obama Administration Economic Recovery Act Funds Charts New Course for Green Transportation

From the Federal Transit Administration: 43 Transit Projects Chosen to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions The Obama Administration today… Read the rest

September 29, 2009

St. Louis County “Green and Growing” Public Engagement Event

From Citizens for Modern Transit: St. Louis County has embarked on a comprehensive effort to lead a sustainable transformation of the St. Louis Region.  As part… Read the rest

September 28, 2009

Robert Baer named as Metro President

From the St. Louis Post Dispatch, September 25: After serving 22 months as interim president, Robert Baer today was named Metro's permanent president and chief executive.… Read the rest

September 28, 2009

Missouri Chamber – State Budget Article

Budget director: Stimulus, stabilization funds won't stop deep cuts

State officials this week offered a glimpse into how federal stimulus and stabilization… Read the rest