From Dave Van Hattum, Policy & Advocacy Program Manager “This new economic mindset requires re-engineering policies to capture the growing advantages of urban concentrations of...
Archive for tag: Policy
06.082011April 9, 2015
Rural-Urban Divide for Pedestrian Deaths Shows Need for Complete Streets
By Guest AuthorIn Community, Transportation Policy & FundingTags Complete Streets, Funding, Health, Policy, Safe Routes to School, Safety
From Andrea Kiepe, Transportation for America Crossing the street in Greater Minnesota can be more deadly than on the busier streets of the Twin Cities....
05.312011April 10, 2015
When is a Traffic Jam Merely Traffic? –Joe Cortright on Road building Versus City Building
From Dave Van Hattum, Policy and Advocacy Program Manager TLC's Bill Neuendorf (left) and Dave Van Hattum (right) at the U of M's Center for...
05.032011April 10, 2015
TLC and Transit Partners Allies Make a Down Payment of 5,000 Postcards to Governor Dayton!
From Michelle Dibblee, Senior Organizer On Thursday April 21st, 2011, Governor Dayton convened a roundtable discussion highlighting the benefits of transit. As you may know,...
05.032011April 10, 2015
TLC Urges Citizens and Lawmakers to “Invest in MN”
From Bill Neuendorf, Policy and Advocacy Program Director Is the metro area where you choose to raise your family, seek your education, run your business,...
04.052011April 10, 2015
Consider the TAB—Application Deadline April 18
TLC is urging supporters to consider applying for the Metropolitan Council’s Transportation Advisory Board (TAB). This powerful body oversees the allocation of nearly $150 million...
03.022011April 10, 2015
Telling Transit’s Story at the Capitol
From Michelle Dibblee, Senior Organizer Thanks to all the members and allies who helped us bring transit to the Capitol! On Wednesday February 16th, 2011,...
03.022011April 10, 2015
Obama Administration Committed to a New Transportation Direction
By Barb ThomanIn Transit, Transportation Policy & FundingTags Federal Transportation, Funding, Policy
From Barb Thoman, Executive Director President Obama’s FY 2012 budget (released February 12), includes a framework for the administration’s 6-year surface transportation authorization. The $556...
12.172010April 14, 2015
Do You Need Your Bus Pass Validated?
From Dave Van Hattum, Policy & Advocacy Program Manager You often hear of stores, businesses, and offices validating your parking ticket as a way of...
05.202010April 13, 2015
Calling all Transit Riders, Bicyclists, and Walkers: Summer Event Planning
From Owen Duckworth, Organizer If you are interested in getting involved with the West Metro Member Team in helping with our summer event, please contact...