Poll shows divide over increasing money for transit
Released by Sioux City Journal WASHINGTON (AP) — A slight majority of Americans prefer living in a single-family house in the suburbs or a rural area with more land, even [...]
Bridge and transit bonds sold at low rates
Atlanta, GA Released by AJC Georgia’s excellent bond rating has allowed the state to secure low-interest rates for a total of $1.28 billion in bonds, a hefty chunk of which [...]
UTA shows how transit fuels economic benefits, say transporation, government leaders
Salt Lake City, UT Released by The Salt Lake Tribune Utah shows how investing in mass transit can yield big returns and offers the sort of story that could persuade [...]
In our opinion: Time to consider local tax increases to enhance transportation infrastructure
Released by Desert News Cities and counties throughout Utah have begun the process of allowing voters to decide in November on a sales tax increase to expand and improve transportation [...]
Las Vegas’ transportation solution must be multimodal
Las Vegas, NV Released by Las Vegas Review-Journal o readers, the Road Warrior column may conjure imagery of transportation dystopia. The mailbag contains a steady stream of inquiries on the [...]
Atlanta poised to adopt $3.65 billion transit plan for BeltLine, Streetcar
Atlanta, GA Released by Saporta Report Atlanta’s $3.65 billion proposal for transit along the Atlanta BeltLine and Atlanta Streetcar could soon be adopted into the city’s comprehensive transportation plan, following [...]
Phoenix transit plan asks voters to envision city’s future
Phoenix, AZ Released by AZ Central The Phoenix of today might be unrecognizable over the next few decades, as a generation yet to be born relies on walking to work, [...]
Sales tax to fund Wichita’s transit system may be proposed
Wichita, KS Released by The Wichita Eagle Voters may once again be asked to pass a sales tax to help Wichita’s struggling transit system... More info at http://www.kansas.com/news/local/article25084831.html
Mayors: Help plan future transit service for our growing region
King County, WA Released by Bellevue Reporter With more than 10 unique cities, nearly half a million people and a diverse and thriving portfolio of businesses, East King County has [...]
Hauser: It’s Time to Restart the Conversation about Transit
Wake County, NC Released by The News & Observer Much has happened since Orange County voters approved a half-cent sales tax increase for transit. With a recovering economy, the tax [...]