Archive for tag: Funding
2018 Legislative Session Underway: What We’re Fighting For
Minnesota’s 2018 legislative session officially kicked off on February 20. Being active at the State Capitol is a high priority for us at TLC-Smart Trips. It’s a key time to unite around a shared vision for the future—and to push for change to make it happen.
Transportation Bill Highs & Lows | Fare Hike Hearings
A transportation bill passed in the House and Senate before the Minnesota Legislature's special session came to a close at 3 AM this morning. That bill is now headed to the Governor's desk.
Trump Budget Proposal Threatens Transit in Minnesota & Across U.S.
Nearly $1.76 billion in federal funding for Metro Transit projects is at risk.
With Boost from Advocates, Southwest Light Rail Gets a Lifeline
TLC members, allies, and other local advocates made a successful push for another imperiled transit project as summer came to a close. With our help, and with the commitment of our state and metro leaders, Southwest light rail is officially moving forward!
Orange Line Saved by Grassroots Support and Regional Leadership
With the Orange Line unexpectedly at risk this summer, Transit for Livable Communities, the Sierra Club, and other allies mobilized a strong show of support to save it.
Special Session Talks End, Advocacy Continues
Where did stalled special session negotiations leave advocates of multimodal transportation 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.
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.