From Dave Van Hattum, Policy and Advocacy Policy Manager With planning proceeding for the Southwest LRT along the Kenilworth alignment, now is the time to...
Author archive for: Dave Van Hattum
09.022009April 14, 2015
Are Toll Lanes on 35W a Good Idea?
From Dave Van Hattum, Policy and Advocacy Program ManagerAre the new high-occupancy toll (HOT) lanes planned for 35W-south a good idea? On the plus side,...
08.192009April 14, 2015
Congressman Oberstar Presents a Good Transportation Vision in Minnesota
From Dave Van Hattum, Advocacy and Policy Program Director Congressman Jim Oberstar, Chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, visited the Twin Cities and...
08.172009April 14, 2015
Transportation Choices Will Save Billions within Ten Years
From Dave Van Hattum, Policy and Advocacy Program Manager Reducing travel by expanding transit options, along with cleaner cars and cleaner fuels, is considered one...
06.282009April 14, 2015
State Still Needs More from MnDOT’s Performance Measurement
From Dave Van Hattum, Policy and Advocacy Program Manager It’s great that Mn/DOT does an annual summary of transportation performance measures (PDF); performance measurement is...
05.312009April 14, 2015
2009 Legislative Rundown: The Good and the Bad
From Dave Van Hattum, Policy and Advocacy Program Manager Issue Context Assessment Transit Funding 1) Transit Operating: Funding to prevent fare increases and Service cuts...
05.262009April 14, 2015
Final 2009 Legislative Report (We hope!), Transportation Policy Bill Vetoed
From Dave Van Hattum, Policy and Advocacy Program Manager State Bonding Bill In an encouraging sign of bi-partisan support for transit, the legislature overwhelmingly passed–...
05.112009April 14, 2015
Transit scores a victory, but has a long-term haul ahead
From Dave Van Hattum, Policy and Advocacy Program Manager Earlier this week, Governor Pawlenty signed the omnibus transportation funding bill into law. This law provides...
05.052009April 14, 2015
Close to a Deal on Transit Funding Impasse
From Dave Van Hattum, Policy and Advocacy Program Manager A Transportation funding bill that fills the transit operating deficit is on its way to the...
04.242009April 14, 2015
Dave’s Legislative Summary – April 24, 2009
From Dave Van Hattum, Policy and Advocacy Program Manager On Thursday, The Senate passed (47-18 vote) the Omnibus Funding bill for transportation (SF 1276). This bill includes...