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Archive for category: Transportation Policy & Funding
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.
How to measure traffic congestion?
New accessibility measures consider the ways expanded transportation options (transit, bicycling, walking, carpooling) and land use decisions (greater density, mix of uses) can achieve the same outcome—getting to destinations—via shorter trips and via modes that use less road capacity.
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.
Minnesota and the New Federal Transportation Bill
The new federal transportation bill includes some notable changes likely to affect Minnesota’s transportation network. Where the FAST Act heads in the right direction—and where it falls short.
TLC & Allies Launch New Transportation Funding Campaign
As we approach another legislative session at the State Capitol, Transit for Livable Communities and our allies remain committed to fighting for a transportation win that improves quality of life and economic opportunity for every Minnesotan.
Bus Expansion Is a Route to Opportunity
Our metro-area bus system has not had a significant expansion in 10 years! This has left too many people struggling to get where they need to go, with a significant mismatch between available service and jobs. What's needed to make planned improvements a reality?
Want to Curb Climate Change? Transportation is Key
The 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris culminated in a historic, global agreement to reduce climate change. Contributing nearly a third of all greenhouse gas emissions in the US, transportation can either help us reach that goal or continue to exacerbate the problem.
Why We Support Parking Meters on Grand Ave
Our organization has long advocated for parking reform and for recognizing the hidden subsidies for car parking. This is no exception. Despite vocal opposition, here's how parking meters could be good for area businesses and residents.