July 25, 2011

2011 Survey of State Funding for Public Transportation

Please see the link below for the 2011 Survey of State Funding for Public Transportation. This includes the most updated data from the states and how much each state funded… Read the rest

July 7, 2011

APTA Says Transportation Authorization Proposal Underfunds Critical Needs of Nation’s Public Transportation Systems

July 7, 2011 Statement by American Public Transportation Association (APTA) President William Millar
“APTA commends the leadership of Chairman John Mica (R-FL)… Read the rest

July 7, 2011

Joplin Recovery

MPTA Membership – With the MPTA conference fast approaching, I wanted to take an opportunity to invite each of you to reflect on how fortunate we are to be able to continue… Read the rest

July 7, 2011

State Releases Fiscal Year 2011 General Revenue Report

http://oa.mo.gov/co/releases/2011/State_Releases_Fiscal_Year_2011_General_Revenue_Report July 5, 2011 JEFFERSON CITY, MO — State Budget Director… Read the rest

July 6, 2011

Aging in Place Boomers May Get Stuck in Suburbs, Limited Transportation Options

http://seniorhousingnews.com/2011/06/23/aging-in-place-boomers-may-get-stuck-in-suburbs-limited-transportation-options/ Many older Americans have… Read the rest

July 6, 2011

Millions of Americans are saving money by taking Public Transportation

In all corners of the United States, from Los Angeles to Seattle to Boston and southern Florida, to Dallas, Phoenix, Chicago, Cincinnati and Nashville, including Honolulu… Read the rest

July 6, 2011

U.S. opens new round of transportation grants

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/30/usa-infrastructure-tiger-idUSN1E75T1LS20110630 WASHINGTON, June 30 (Reuters) – States, cities and local… Read the rest

July 6, 2011

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces $3.4 Million To Renew Aging Paratransit Fleet in Toledo

TOLEDO, Ohio – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced that Toledo is receiving a $3.4 million grant to replace 43 small buses that provide… Read the rest

July 6, 2011

Registration Opens for CMT’s 27th Annual Meeting

The Citizens for Modern Transit 27th Annual Meeting is scheduled for Friday, September 23, 2011. The event will be held from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Renaissance… Read the rest

July 6, 2011

Recession hits transit budgets despite rising need

Associated Press | Posted: Tuesday, July 5, 2011 2:25 pm | Read more: http://www.stltoday.com/news/national/article_98a3ad20-71aa-5601-a970-4904c74592f0.html#ixzz1RLCgVHSC… Read the rest