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
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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

December 11, 2009

Job Access and Reverse Commute Program (5316)

From the FTA: (http://www.fta.dot.gov/funding/grants/grants_financing_3550.html) The Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) program was established to addreess… Read the rest

December 11, 2009

New Freedom Program (5317)

From the FTA (http://www.fta.dot.gov/funding/grants/grants_financing_3549.html) The New Freedom formula grant program aims to provide additional tools to overcome… Read the rest

December 8, 2009

Availability of Two Funding Opportunities

The Federal Transit Administration is pleased to announce the availability of two funding opportunities, as outlined below: 1)  FTA Bus and Bus Facilities (Section… Read the rest

December 2, 2009

Newsletter posted

The latest MPTA Newsletter has been posted.  Follow the Newsletters link in the column to the right to view the latest information from MPTA.  Links… Read the rest

December 2, 2009

U.S. Transportation Secretary Announces $280 Million for Streetcars

12-01-09
Contact: Paul Griffo
Telephone: (202) 366-4064 U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced the availability of $280 million for urban circulator… Read the rest

November 30, 2009

The Latest and Greatest in Disabled Mobility

By Chris Usselman   The latest technology and vehicle modifications are enabling people with disabilities the kind of mobility in society that was once only a dream.… Read the rest