Ericka Trinh knows firsthand about the opportunities and the challenges that come with running a small business on a new transit line.
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Gold Line BRT Decision Approaching
Officials are expected to select a new route for the Gold Line bus rapid transit project before 2016 is over. Despite a small but vocal group of local opposition, this project has clear benefits for the east metro.
Make Your Voice Heard This Election Season
Election season is here! Are you ready? We encourage all Minnesotans to take this opportunity to learn more about key issues and candidates and to register to vote. Read up on tips for getting involved between now and Election Day.
With Boost from Advocates, Southwest Light Rail Gets a Lifeline
TLC members, allies, and other local advocates made a successful push for another imperiled transit project as summer came to a close. With our help, and with the commitment of our state and metro leaders, Southwest light rail is officially moving forward!
Outreach Underway in the Riverview Corridor
This summer, TLC kicked off new work in the Riverview Corridor. How have we been engaging local residents about the potential to improve transit options and what are we hearing from the community so far?
Orange Line Saved by Grassroots Support and Regional Leadership
With the Orange Line unexpectedly at risk this summer, Transit for Livable Communities, the Sierra Club, and other allies mobilized a strong show of support to save it.
Making a Difference in the Riverview Corridor this Summer
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Transportation in the 2016 Session: What Happened and What’s Next
At the end of the legislative session, transportation conference committee’s bipartisan negotiators came very close to finding a compromise.
Minnesotans Come Together to Advocate for Transportation Funding
TLC and allies had an amazing Transportation Forward Day at the State Capitol on April 4. Catch up on highlights from the event, including some of the messages our advocates sent to their state legislators.
Transportation: Key to Our 2016 Legislative Agenda & Your Precinct Caucus
A preview of TLC's top legislative priorities for the 2016 session, and how you can help by supporting transit, bicycling, and walking at Minnesota's precinct caucuses on March 1.