Nearly $1.76 billion in federal funding for Metro Transit projects is at risk.
Archive for tag: Federal Transportation
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.
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.
Six Local Transit Projects Competing for Federal Funding
In the Twin Cities metro area, six transit projects totaling $36 million are vying for $20 million in available federal funds. Which projects rose to the top in the initial scoring process? Plus, our take on funding priorities.
Remembering a Transportation Champion
With the passing of Congressman James Oberstar, a look back on his leadership and legacy for multimodal transportation.
$6 Million Available for Nonmotorized Transportation & Other Metro-Area Projects
With a January 31 application deadline, this money could be used for bike infrastructure, sidewalks, traffic calming, safe routes for people with disabilities, and other shovel-ready projects.
Snelling BRT project still waiting for needed funding
By Barb Thoman, Executive Director New rapid bus service would improve upon and substantially replace existing route 84 along Snelling Avenue. In September, Metro Transit received...
Met Council/TAB Propose 58 New Transportation Projects for Funding
By Dave Van Hattum, Senior Policy Advocate The Metropolitan Council recently took public comment on an amendment to add 58 transportation projects totaling $159 million in...
Speak Up for Southwest LRT this November
Do you want to be riding the Southwest Light Rail line by 2018? Let everyone hear you say, YES! There are three public hearings in November...
New federal transportation law–A missed opportunity
By Barb Thoman, Executive Director In July, President Obama signed a new transportation law: MAP-21. The new law ran 600-pages and is effective for 27-months...