January 19, 2010

LaHood Announces Adoption of Long-Sought ‘New Starts’ Criteria

From Passenger Transport By JOHN R. BELL, Program Manager-Communications In a dramatic policy shift, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Jan. 13 announced that… Read the rest

January 19, 2010

Missouri Transportation Alliance is looking for ways to fund road improvements

From the Kansas City Star:

By BRAD COOPER
The Kansas City Star

Missouri is fast running out of money for new roads. Revenues are dwindling. Money from a voter-approved plan… Read the rest

January 13, 2010

The Alliance for Transit Operating Assistance

The Alliance for Transit Operating Assistance consists of transit agencies and advocacy groups focused on increasing operating assistance for transit systems around… Read the rest

January 13, 2010

Obama Administration Proposes Major Public Transportation Policy Shift to Highlight Livability

From the Federal Transit Administration: 01-13-10
Contact: Paul Griffo
Telephone: (202) 366-4064 Changes Include Economic Development and Environmental Benefits… Read the rest

January 13, 2010

Plugged in to the Times

From MassTransitMag.com:

Mary Wisniewski

The Chicago Sun-Times

ILLINOIS – Travelers who want to spend their trips surfing the Internet may choose to hop on the

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January 4, 2010

Funds marked for city transit, PedNet

From the Columbia Daily Tribune: A portion of the funding allocated to Missouri projects as part of the $1.1 trillion spending bill will land in Columbia. Sen. Kit Bond… Read the rest

December 21, 2009

New publication from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

 New publication available: Active Transportation: Making the Link From Transportation to Physical Activity and Obesity
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Highlights… Read the rest

December 16, 2009

Howard Learner: Rural America needs more transportation alternatives

THE STATE JOURNAL-REGISTER

Posted Dec 03, 2009 @ 12:04 AM

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Rural transportation has traditionally meant cars and pickups, highways

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December 16, 2009

For Elderly in Rural Areas, Times Are Distinctly Harder

From the New York Times:

By KIRK JOHNSON

Published: December 9, 2009

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LINGLE, Wyo. — Norma Clark, 80, slipped on the ice out by the horse corral

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December 15, 2009

House-Senate Negotiators Complete Transportation-HUD Appropriations Conference Report

From the APTA Legislative Alert: (click here for full article) THUD Bill Will Serve As Vehicle For Omnibus Appropriations – $10.7 Billion Provided For Transit … Read the rest