Longer commutes put pressure on cities to act
That prediction of worsening drdives to work has opened a growing divide between cities such as L.A. that have been making huge investments in new transit options and other regions that have been...
View ArticleAvoiding future congestion could cost you
With little hope that the federal government will splurge on enough new construction to reverse traffic trends, planners aim to squeeze as much efficiency as possible out of current highways.
View ArticleUrban transit systems struggle to keep pace
Many of the nation's largest mass-transit systems simply aren't up to the task of off-setting growing traffic congestion.
View ArticleMinneapolis adopts new parking ratios for transit areas
Multifamily housing developers on high-frequency bus and light rail transit corridors in Minneapolis will have more flexibility when it comes to off-street parking under new rules. The Minneapolis City...
View ArticleMid-year transit ridership increases
Ridership on the region’s bus and light rail network is up 6 percent from last year, according to a mid-year report from Metro Transit. Metro Transit shows 42.2 million rides through the end of June –...
View ArticleU.S. Senate moves forward on highway, transit bill
The U.S. Senate agreed to take up a sweeping transportation bill a little over a week before states will face a cutoff of highway and transit aid in the middle of the summer construction season.
View ArticleMinnesota public opinion survey on a stick
This year's unscientific poll at the Minnesota State Fair found support for more transportation funding and even a tax hike to pay for transit.
View ArticleExperts: Cash infusion would aid NYC transit, isn’t cure-all
NEW YORK — Transit experts say a planned $29 billion infusion into New York City’s transportation network will help but not completely overhaul the massive system. A deal was brokered over the weekend...
View ArticleEdina seeks input on Grandview area transit
The city of Edina is inviting the public to participate in a transportation study workshop focusing on the Grandview District this week at the Public Works and Park Maintenance Facility (7450 Metro...
View ArticleMnDOT updating Transit Investment Plan, seeks input
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is updating its Greater Minnesota Transit Investment Plan for the first time in five years and is asking for public input via surveys and mapping tools. The...
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