Archive for tag: Policy
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.
Top Takeways from the National Shared Mobility Summit
The summit brought people together from across the country to explore the latest innovations, trends, and policy questions around bike sharing, car sharing, ride sharing, and other shared transportation options.
Changing Street Design Status Quo
Design standards play a big role in determining what our streets look like, and that in turn influences transportation choices and safety. Following a successful push from TLC and allies, new recommended changes should mean more streets designed to work for everyone, not just for cars.
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.
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.
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.