Preliminary Apportionment Estimate
The FTA has posted preliminary estimates of how money will be apportioned in the economic stimulus package. These are not yet final, official numbers. … Read the rest
Springfield CU Driver of the Year
At the end of each calendar year, City Utilities' Transit employees take some time to reflect on excellent job performance in the bus operator group and select a bus… Read the rest
Comparison of House & Senate Stimulus Packages
Here's a side-by-side comparison of the House and Senate versions of the economic stimulus package in Congress. The House version contains about $3.5 million more… Read the rest
Transit Consultants Working in Smaller Communities in……
…..Kansas. There, the state's name has been said. No nonsense about "border wars" and sports stuff, this is important. … Read the rest
Advocate for Public Transportation Funding
Federal Level
Both chambers continue to monitor the status of the federal stimulus legislation. The House’s $819.5 billion version, which passed last week,… Read the rest
Public Transportation Riders Save Thousands in Tough Economic Times
According to the latest figures in the American Public Transportation Association's "Transit Savings Report", someone riding public transportation… Read the rest
Is It Easy Being “Green”?
For many cities, the answer would be a resounding "no"! Too many people like their cars, and the feeling of independence those cars give them. … Read the rest
Another Application to Plan Your Public Transit Trip
Technology is simply fabulous! Every time you turn around, a new application has popped up to help you in your travels, especially when it comes to public… Read the rest
Spending package leaves out dollars for St. Louis public transit
The Takeaway has a story about the economic package moving through Congress, and what it means for public transportation in St. Louis: "Stimulus plan neglects public… Read the rest
Bits and Pieces from Passenger Transport Express
A couple of interesting tidbits from the latest issue of Passenger Transport Express–former Rep. Ray LaHood (R-IL) was confirmed by unanimous consent of the Senate… Read the rest