Blogosphere: Michigan Transit Policy, Bike Share Trips, Expensive Buy America Rules, Obesity Prevention Strategies, Street Hackers
May 9, 2012
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Blogosphere: Governor's Strategy Man Talks Transit
Model D
William Rustem, director of strategy for Gov. Rick Snyder, says that nothing is more important to Michigan's future than building transit and transportation systems that work...
Read On Blogosphere: 7 Questions as Bill Conference Starts DC Streetsblog
The first meeting of the transportation bill conference committee is today at 3:00. (To familiarize yourself with the participants, see Ben's reports on the House and Senate…
William Rustem, director of strategy for Gov. Rick Snyder, says that nothing is more important to Michigan's future than building transit and transportation systems that work...
Read On Blogosphere: 7 Questions as Bill Conference Starts DC Streetsblog
The first meeting of the transportation bill conference committee is today at 3:00. (To familiarize yourself with the participants, see Ben's reports on the House and Senate…
Blogosphere: Freeway Removal Opportunity, De-Bikification Of Beijing, Exurban Decline, Urban Forests, Rural Housing Finance
April 10, 2012
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Blogosphere: Freeway Removal Creates Opportunity
The City Fix
The famed U.S. intellectual Lewis Mumford once said, "Forget the damned motor car and build the cities for lovers and friends." The recently released report on freeway removal from by the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy and EMBARQ (the producer of this blog) seems to be getting a bit closer to that ideal..
Read On Blogosphere: De-Bikification of Beijing …
The famed U.S. intellectual Lewis Mumford once said, "Forget the damned motor car and build the cities for lovers and friends." The recently released report on freeway removal from by the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy and EMBARQ (the producer of this blog) seems to be getting a bit closer to that ideal..
Read On Blogosphere: De-Bikification of Beijing …
Federal Funding Matrix Lists Sustainable Communities Grant Opportunities
April 3, 2012
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Reconnecting America has compiled a Federal Funding Matrix, which provides a listing of possible funding sources for creating sustainable communities. The Funding Matrix displays funding opportunities for states, cities, local governments and organizations, among others, for planning, implementation, site acquisition, business development, development financing, and other eligible uses.
News: NY MTA Financing, San Diego BRT Debate, Colorado Fastracks Audit, Dense California Cities, Climate Change & Poor Countries
March 28, 2012
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New York: MTA Financing Shored Up
New York Times
New York State lawmakers and Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo have reached an agreement to finance the remaining three years of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's five-year capital plan, preserving some of the region's largest transportation projects, transportation officials said Monday. ..
Read On National: Dems Trip Up GOP on Extension Transportation Nation
For the…
New York State lawmakers and Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo have reached an agreement to finance the remaining three years of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's five-year capital plan, preserving some of the region's largest transportation projects, transportation officials said Monday. ..
Read On National: Dems Trip Up GOP on Extension Transportation Nation
For the…
Blogosphere: Four Horsemen Of Bipartisanship, Toronto Takes LRT Over Subway, Electrifying Caltrain, Rooftop Water Supplies
March 23, 2012
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Blogosphere: 4 Unsung Heroes Critical to Senate Bill
Transportation Bill
They are the "Four Horsemen of Bipartisanship" according to Gary Hoitsma, editor of the DC-based Washington Letter on Transportation and Managing Associate at The Carmen Group. Hoitsma was kind enough enough to share with our readers this section from the current WLT issue:..
Read On Blogosphere: Council Approves LRT Over…
They are the "Four Horsemen of Bipartisanship" according to Gary Hoitsma, editor of the DC-based Washington Letter on Transportation and Managing Associate at The Carmen Group. Hoitsma was kind enough enough to share with our readers this section from the current WLT issue:..
Read On Blogosphere: Council Approves LRT Over…
Livability Solutions
March 8, 2012
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Reconnecting America recently joined forces with several other organizations with deep experience in transportation and sustainable development to form Livability Solutions. The purpose of this partnership is to work with communities on transportation, land use, placemaking, environmental issues, and public involvement, with the goal of achieving livability, smart growth, and sustainability. The other partners in Livability Solutions are the Project for Public Spaces, Center for Neighborhood Technology, Walkable and Livable Communities Institute, National Center for Bicycling and Walking, National Charrette Institute, Local Government Commission, Center for Transportation Excellence, Congress for New Urbanism, Surface Transportation Policy Project and Newport City Renaissance Corporation.
Blogosphere: Obama Budget, Tea Party Transit War, Visualizing NYC Taxi Activity, Places That Inspire Romance, Green Zoning
February 14, 2012
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Blogosphere: Enhancement Funds for Communities
ASLA Dirt
Three separate communities in Vermont recently planned new pedestrian and bicycle connections thanks to federal Transportation Enhancement (TE) funds and are ready to move forward with several projects:..
Read On Blogosphere: Obama Budget $476B Over 6 Years DC Streetsblog
President Obama has…
Three separate communities in Vermont recently planned new pedestrian and bicycle connections thanks to federal Transportation Enhancement (TE) funds and are ready to move forward with several projects:..
Read On Blogosphere: Obama Budget $476B Over 6 Years DC Streetsblog
President Obama has…
Federal Policy Update
February 8, 2012
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Reconnecting America's Policy Director Sarah Kline released the following update, which covers the president's upcoming budget, TOD and Livable Communities legislation, the Sustainable Communities Partnership and the New Starts changes.
There has been a significant amount of federal activity related to transportation and TOD in the last several weeks. Both the House of Representatives and the Senate are expected to vote on surface transportation reauthorization bills the week of February 13, and the President’s FY2013 budget request will be released that week as well. Major bills have been introduced in the Senate on TOD and Livable Communities. The Federal Transit Administration has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to change the way that New Starts projects are evaluated. All of this is occurring against the backdrop of the 2012 elections, which can heighten partisanship in an already contentious Congress.
Surface Transportation Reauthorization
The previous surface…
News: Orlando Rail Study, Honolulu Gets Key OK, Small Cities & Federal Grants, UN Urban Plot, India Urbanization
February 7, 2012
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Orlando: City Pitches in Money for Rail Study
Orlando Sentinel
The Orlando City Council on Monday agreed to write a check for more than $106,000 to the state to help pay for a $1.7 million study of a commuter train that would link Lake County with Orlando...
Read On Honolulu: City Given Go Ahead for Construction Honolulu Star Advertiser
The federal government has granted a key approval that will…
The Orlando City Council on Monday agreed to write a check for more than $106,000 to the state to help pay for a $1.7 million study of a commuter train that would link Lake County with Orlando...
Read On Honolulu: City Given Go Ahead for Construction Honolulu Star Advertiser
The federal government has granted a key approval that will…
