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Archive for tag: Policy

10.272015October 28, 2015
Ten Highlights from the First Day of Rail~Volution

Ten Highlights from the First Day of Rail~Volution

By Hilary ReevesIn CommunityTags Bus, Land Use & Development, Planning, Policy, Street Design, Trends

TLC is at the national Rail~Volution conference in Dallas, speaking about strategic campaigns to build support for multimodal transportation. What ideas about rethinking streets, transportation systems, and use of public space had attendees and presenters buzzing on day one?

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09.022015September 2, 2015
With New Equity Criteria, TAB Selects Transportation Projects for Federal Funding

With New Equity Criteria, TAB Selects Transportation Projects for Federal Funding

By Dave Van HattumIn Transit, Transportation Policy & FundingTags Equity, Funding, Policy

Did TAB’s first selection under a new scoring system result in more funding for transportation projects that advance social equity? Yes and no.

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06.082015August 6, 2015
Safer Road Design a Likely Outcome of Legislative Session

Safer Road Design a Likely Outcome of Legislative Session

By Barb ThomanIn Bike & Walk, Transportation Policy & FundingTags Policy, Safety, Street Design

A behind-the-scenes push from TLC and allies led to success at the State Capitol. How a new law opens the door to safer walking and bicycling throughout Minnesota.

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05.212015August 6, 2015
Minneapolis Considers Parking Reform for Transit-Oriented Developments

Minneapolis Considers Parking Reform for Transit-Oriented Developments

By Barb ThomanIn Transit, Transportation Policy & FundingTags Land Use & Development, Parking, Policy

Easing residential parking requirements where good transit is available is common sense.

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11.242014December 20, 2016
Texting & Driving: Riskier Even Than Drinking & Driving

Texting & Driving: Riskier Even Than Drinking & Driving

By Barb ThomanIn Bike & Walk, Transportation Policy & FundingTags Policy, Safety

Cell phone use has been linked to one of every four crashes. The science behind the dangers of distracted driving.

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09.302014April 20, 2015
Metro Transportation Advisory Board Makes Historic Vote for Equity

Metro Transportation Advisory Board Makes Historic Vote for Equity

By Dave Van HattumIn Community, Transportation Policy & FundingTags Equity, Policy

The new equity criteria TLC staff advocated for do two essential, transformative things, but the ultimate test of the policy change will come next spring.

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02.282014April 28, 2015
Our 2014 Legislative Agenda

Our 2014 Legislative Agenda

By Dave Van HattumIn Community, Transportation Policy & FundingTags Bus Rapid Transit, Equity, Funding, Light Rail, Move MN, Orange Line, Policy, Safety, Southwest

The four key pieces of legislation we're supporting this session.

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04.082013March 30, 2015

Northfield Garners National Recognition for Policy to Create Streets that Work for Everyone

By Barb ThomanIn Bike & Walk, Transportation Policy & FundingTags Complete Streets, Policy

Nearly 130 communities across the United States adopted Complete Streets policies in 2012, and Northfield, Minnesota, was one of the best.

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11.022012April 1, 2015

An Interview with Ken Rodgers

By Hilary ReevesIn CommunityTags Accessibility, Bus, Policy

A TLC board member, Ken works at the State of Minnesota Department of Economic Development (DEED). He is chair of the Minneapolis Disability Committee and...

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09.122012April 2, 2015

Love transit, bicycling, and walking? Be active this election season

By Transit for Livable CommunitiesIn Community, Transportation Policy & FundingTags Economy, Funding, Health, Policy, Safety

It’s election season, which means that candidates for all kinds of offices—local to state to US—will be calling you or knocking on your door or filling your...

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