Transit for Livable Communities (TLC) and our Transit Partners coalition supported successful public hearings on March 4th and 5th! All told, over 170 people showed...
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03.182009April 14, 2015
New Northstar Line Station Breaks Ground
Have I got some good news for you! Ground has broken on yet another Northstar Commuter Rail station! Say hello to the Fridley Station. (that's...
03.032009April 14, 2015
Hearings on Transit Funding Shortfall: You Can Help!
TLC put out a press release today about some upcoming Senate subcommittee hearings. These hearings are HUGE. Metro Transit is looking at raising fares by...
02.242009April 14, 2015
A Familiar Transit Catch 22: As Ridership Increases, Funding Lags
Metro Transit and regional transit providers face one of the largest deficits in state history–$45-61 million over the next two years. Why the budget hole?...
02.202009March 25, 2015
Dave Van Hattum: Build Bigger Roads or Build a Future?
Dave is TLC’s Policy & Advocacy Program Manager, and a darn smart guy. Check out his editorial in today’s Star Tribune! Dave Van Hattum: Build...
02.192009April 14, 2015
Obama Plans Huge Rail Expansion
By Transit for Livable CommunitiesIn Transit, Transportation Policy & FundingTags Federal Transportation
On Tuesday, February 17, President Obama signed The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, ushering in a new era of U.S. transportation policy. The...
02.182009April 14, 2015
State Legislature Seeks Fix-Up Funds For St. Paul’s Union Depot
By Transit for Livable CommunitiesIn Transit, Transportation Policy & FundingTags Bus, Green Line, Light Rail
In the mid-1900’s the Union Depot was a bustling train station, but since 1971 the building has been used for restaurants and condos. Bills pending...
02.112009April 14, 2015
Transit for Livable Communities Applauds Investments in Infrastructure in Senate Recovery Bill, Urges Senate-House Conferees to Strengthen Transportation Provisions
For immediate release February 10, 2009 Contact Katie Eukel Transit for Livable Communities KatieE@tlcminnesota.org Transit for Livable Communities Applauds Investments in Infrastructure in Senate Recovery...
01.272009April 14, 2015
Met Council OKs Money for Affordable Housing, Multi-Tenant Office Building on University Avenue
By Transit for Livable CommunitiesIn Projects & Corridors, TransitTags Green Line, Land Use & Development, Light Rail
The Metropolitan Council recently approved money for land for future affordable housing and the first new multi-tenant office building on University Avenue in more than...
01.272009April 14, 2015
Transit Advocates Work to Strengthen Economic Stimulus Bill
The House Appropriations Committee is encountering sharp criticism from transit advocates as the economic recovery bill begins taking shape. Critics’ top concerns include the bill’s failure...