Transit for Livable Communities Releases Policy Positions for the 2008 Legislative Session Minnesota is a fantastic place to live. The 2008 legislative session provides a great opportunity to move toward a more balanced transportation system. Transit for Livable Communities and its action network are working hard up at the State Capitol to make sure all Minnesotans can reach their destinations. What can you do? Take action!
Transit for Livable Communities Releases Central Corridor Policy Positions Transit for Livable Communities supports the construction of the Central Corridor light rail line linking Downtown Minneapolis with Downtown St. Paul by 2014 as part of a broader region-wide mass transit system. With that in mind, Transit for Livable Communities released its positions on major issues concerning the project.
Pedestrians May Catch a Break Last October, Transit for Livable Communities issued an action alert that mobilized community support for a green median along Snelling Avenue in St. Paul. 79 percent of comments to the St. Paul Public Works department were in favor of the median. That said, is the median moving forward?
Biking Is Our Way of Life Just in case you thought Minnesotans weren’t a hearty bunch, check out these numbers from Steve Clark, TLC’s Walking and Bicycling Program Manager. According to Steve, approximately one-third of bicyclists who use their bikes for transportation (as opposed to recreation) still get around by bike in the winter.
Light Rail is a Transit Heavyweight! 2007 saw astounding, record-setting ridership for the Hiawatha Light Rail line. In December, ridership exceeded an average of 30,000 each weekday, putting the total average number of riders for that month at 843,426—nearly 50,000 more than expected!
Events February 25, 2008. Bike/Walk Twin Cities, a special initiative administered by Transit for Livable Communities, is excited to host Dan Burden, a national and international transportation consultant and authority on walkable and bikeable design. Burden will hold a free public presentation titled, "In Our Front Yard: Bike/Walk Streets and Livable Streets as Community Assets." The discussion will be held from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the University Radisson's Humphrey Ballroom (615 Washington Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN). To register:http://tinyurl.com/2rs6w4. There is also a 1½-day workshop for planners, engineers, policy makers, community advocates, and consultants. Check here for details.
For more cool events, check out Transit for Livable Communities' calendar.
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Minnesota is a fantastic place to live. The 2008 legislative session provides a great opportunity to move toward a more balanced transportation system. Transit for Livable Communities and its action network are working hard up at the State Capitol to make sure all Minnesotans can reach their destinations. 
Transit for Livable Communities supports the construction of the Central Corridor light rail line linking Downtown Minneapolis with Downtown St. Paul by 2014 as part of a broader region-wide mass transit system. With that in mind, 
The Bike/Walk Twin Cities initiative has accomplished some major goals over the past year. 
Last October, Transit for Livable Communities issued an action alert that mobilized community support for a green median along Snelling Avenue in St. Paul. 79 percent of comments to the St. Paul Public Works department were in favor of the median. That said, 
Just in case you thought Minnesotans weren’t a hearty bunch, check out these numbers from Steve Clark, TLC’s Walking and Bicycling Program Manager. According to Steve, approximately one-third of bicyclists who use their bikes for transportation (as opposed to recreation) still get around by bike in the winter. 
2007 saw astounding, record-setting ridership for the Hiawatha Light Rail line. In December, ridership exceeded an average of 30,000 each weekday, putting the total average number of riders for that month at 843,426—nearly 50,000 more than expected! 
If you would like to subscribe or unsubscribe to this newsletter, please contact Katie Eukel at 651-767-0298 x115 or