The 2012 legislative session clearly showed the importance of legislative support for transit investments.
Archive for tag: Safe Routes to School
Update from Washington: Advocates for transit, bicycling, and walking on red alert
More than 600 organizations and leaders-- including the US Chamber of Commerce, governors, and mayors-- signed a letter opposing the House financing bill.
National Center for Safe Routes to School Accepting Mini-Grant Applications
The National Center for Safe Routes to School is now accepting applications for 25 mini-grants of $1,000 each. These mini-grants support the goal of Safe...
Rural-Urban Divide for Pedestrian Deaths Shows Need for Complete Streets
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....
Mn/DOT and Safe Routes to Schools Funding
On May 2nd MnDOT issued a request for applications for $4.2 million in federal Safe Routes to Schools funding. This round of funding is for...
Congress Says Goodbye to a Transportation Visionary
From Transit for Livable Communities Congressman James Oberstar served in the US House of Representatives for thirty-six years and, at the point of his defeat...
Pro Walk Pro Bike 2010
From Hilary Reeves, Communications Manager I was happy to be able to make the trip to Chattanooga, TN, in mid-September to attend Pro Walk Pro...
What Happened at the Bike Summit in D.C.?
From Joan Pasiuk, Bicycling and Walking Program Director. I attended my first Bike Summit in D.C. last week. This is a gathering of advocacy, government,...
2008 Commuter Choice Winners Announced
Ten Twin Cities organizations and individuals received Commuter Choice awards for their role in helping to reduce congestion. Metro Transit and transportation management organizations (TMOs)...