Transit for Livable Communities joined with many organizations in opposition to this large, expensive bridge for the same reason we have opposed other highway expansion projects. We are not anti-road or anti-driving, but we are against a pattern of decision making that continues to say “Yes” to highway expansion, shortchanging road maintenance and the ability to offer a range of transportation options to Minnesotans.
Author archive for: Transit for Livable Communities
02.062012April 7, 2015
Update from Washington: Advocates for transit, bicycling, and walking on red alert
By Transit for Livable CommunitiesIn Bike & Walk, TransitTags Environment, Federal Transportation, Funding, Policy, Safe Routes to School
More than 600 organizations and leaders-- including the US Chamber of Commerce, governors, and mayors-- signed a letter opposing the House financing bill.
02.052012April 7, 2015
Not Obsessed with LRT, but with a Healthy and Competitive Future
By Transit for Livable CommunitiesIn TransitTags Blue Line, Economy, Fares, Funding, Light Rail, Peer Regions, Southwest
The Star Tribune recently featured an Op-Ed by Mr. David Osmek of Mound (Stop the light-rail obsession; February 1, 2012). Transit for Livable Communities responds to some...
01.202012March 31, 2015
Weekly Transportation News
Transit: Star Tribune: Next Stop on Northstar Line: Development Finance & Commerce: Ramsey has High Hopes for Northstar Station (subscription required) Finance & Commerce: Transit...
01.132012March 31, 2015
Weekly Transportation News
Transit: PolicyLink: Healthy Corridor for All: A Community Health Impact Asessment of Transit-Oriented Development Policy in Saint Paul, Minnesota Finance & Commerce: Met Council Close...
01.062012March 31, 2015
Weekly Transportation News
Transit: Finance & Commerce: University Ave. Project Planned to be Clean and Green (subscription required) The Transport Politic: Opening and Construction Starts Planned for 2012...
12.302011March 31, 2015
Weekly Transportation News
With most of the office out celebrating the end of the year, here is a shortened version of our Weely Transportation News –see you in...
12.292011March 31, 2015
Thanks to TLC Board Members!
From Transit for Livable Communities With the New Year, we’re saying a big thanks to TLC board members Chuck Holtman, Tom Lais, Michael Lander, Sherry...
12.232011March 31, 2015
Weekly Transportation News
Transit: Finance & Commerce: Central Corridor Work Scaled Back for the Winter (subscription required) NRCD: How to Finance More Rail and Bus Lines Brainerd Dispatch:...
12.202011March 31, 2015
2012 Legislative Agenda
From Transit for Livable Communities The 2012 Minnesota legislative sessions opens Tuesday, January 24, 2012. The big focal point from a transportation perspective will be...