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Pilot program to support smart planning around new transit lines will benefit 21 different cities

15 Sep 2015 | Posted by Steve Davis | 1 Comment | FTA, LOCUS, planning, Tacoma, TOD planning grants, transit, transit oriented development, washington

How can communities make the best use of land around transit lines and stops, efficiently locate jobs and housing near new transit stations, and boost ridership (increasing the amount of money gained back at the farebox along the way)? 21 communities today received a total of $19.5 million in federal grants from a new pilot program intended to do exactly that.

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15 issues to watch in ’15, Part III: People

11 Feb 2015 | Posted by Steve Davis | 1 Comment | 15 for 2015, atlanta, Diaz-Balart, georgia, Inhofe, Kasim Reed, Marilyn Strickland, Rick Snyder, Tacoma, washington

The members of Congress who will rewrite the nation’s transportation policies and attempt to raise funding to keep the program afloat is just one important discussion taking place this year. More states will continue efforts to raise transportation revenue and mayors in communities of all sizes will move forward key transportation initiatives; among others on a long list of people with an important role to play in 2015. Here are five that rose to the top, but tell us who you think we missed.

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