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Category Archives: Funding Transit
Capital vs. Operations funding
This article in The Nation examines the paradox of ARRA funding (federal stimulus funds), which basically provides money to transit systems for expansion but not for operating costs; and mentions St. Louis. It also discusses the rule change allowing some … Continue reading
Partial Restoration Information
While we search far and wide for interesting links for this blog, sometimes the best can be found close to home. Check out this article in the St. Louis Beacon about everything we are doing to get ready for August 3 when … Continue reading
Posted in Funding Transit, Inside Metro
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Obama, Oberstar Differ on Course of Action for Transportation Bill
The focus in Washington and across the country is the issue of health care reform and the economy, but another big dilemma is looming on Capitol Hill: transportation. SAFETEA-LU, the current transportation funding authorization bill, is set to expire on … Continue reading
Posted in Funding Transit, System Changes, Uncategorized
Tagged Transit Funding, Washington D.C.
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New Featured Video about Restoration 2009
For those of you who are interested in learning about some of the finer details that went into Metro’s Restoration 2009 decision-making process, be sure to check out our new Featured Video. Dianne Williams sits down with Metro’s Acting Chief … Continue reading
Posted in Funding Transit, Inside Metro, Stimulus Funding
Tagged Call-A-Ride, Jessica Mefford-Miller, metrobus, Partial Service Restoration 2009, Planning and System Development, Scheduling, Transit Funding
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The Highest Bidder
Update 07/08/09: New York’s MTA today sold the naming rights of its Atlantic Avenue/Pacific Street subway station in Brooklyn to the British bank Barclays. The $4 million deal precedes the completion of the Barclays Center, a sports arena set to open … Continue reading
The Congestion Paradox: Less cars, less money for transit
As the economy slumps, there are fewer and fewer cars on the road as people drive less to reach jobs, goods and services. It in turn means, of course, a reduction in congestion in major cities. While such a … Continue reading