Minneapolis, MN
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Elise Mead is part of a new generation of transit riders who will help make or break the struggling Northstar commuter line…
More info at http://www.startribune.com/local/north/236136121.html
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Investing in roads and transit would create more than 90,000 jobs, report says
Minneapolis, MN
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A report out last week by the Blue Green Alliance says that more than half of the state's roads are in poor or mediocre condition and need increased investment to be safe, efficient and productive for Minnesotans…
More info at http://www.startribune.com/local/blogs/236230331.html
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Aurora offering incentives to draw developers near new light-rail stations amid a rise in fees
Aurora, CO
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The city of Aurora is aiming to win back the favor of developers interested in putting up storefronts and apartments near new light-rail stations after an increase in tap water connection fees upped those builders' infrastructure investments…
More info at http://www.denverpost.com/aurora/ci_24742708/more-news
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Expo Line proves a point: If you build it, people will ride
Los Angeles, CA
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People living near the new Expo Line started taking transit more and driving significantly less, a University of Southern California study has found…
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L.A.’s New Light Rail Line Is Luring Angelenos Out of Their Cars
Los Angeles, CA
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What would it take to get Los Angeles residents to drive less? New research indicates that building light rail is working well…
More info at http://dc.streetsblog.org/2013/12/16/l-a-s-new-light-rail-line-is-luring-angelenos-out-of-their-cars/
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Lessons From Salt Lake City on Building Transit on Time and Under Budget
Salt Lake City, UT
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Since 1999, Salt Lake City, Utah, has added 140 miles of light rail and commuter rail — each line completed early and under budget…
More info at http://dc.streetsblog.org/2013/12/16/lessons-from-salt-lake-city-on-building-transit-on-time-and-under-budget/
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Pinellas commissioner, critic of transit proposal, loses PSTA seat
Pinellas County, FL
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CLEARWATER — For the most part, local politicians are all on-board the push to put a referendum on an expanded bus service and new light rail network in front of voters in November…
More info at http://tbo.com/pinellas-county/pinellas-commissioner-critic-of-transit-proposal-loses-psta-seat-20131216/
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Oklahoma’s transit service is sparse, but ridership rising
Tulsa, OK
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Oklahoma's biggest transit systems, often used by low-income people, provide less service than those of other cities in the region despite ridership increasing, federal data show…
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Transit authority has big plans for bill’s expected funds
Statewide, PA
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The landmark transportation bill that's expected to pump billions of dollars into repairing and maintaining Pennsylvania's roads and bridges likely will help transform the Butler Transit Authority, its executive director said…
More info at http://triblive.com/news/butler/5214368-74/gas-authority-natural#axzz2ndVscaYi
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Freedom Transit needs miracle save to keep public transportation in Adams County
Adams County, PA
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Ridership has increased, but elected officials say their constituencies do not favor supporting the bus service…
More info at http://www.eveningsun.com/local/ci_24725329/freedom-transit-needs-miracle-save-keep-public-transportation