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Citizen Portal News Georgia

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2 days ago

Coffee County commissioners approve rezoning, authorize regional transit grant application and award truck bid On Sept. 2, 2025 the Coffee County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a rezoning request for 2.56 acres at 999 MJ McClelland Road, authorized signing a Section 5311 transit grant application with the Southern Georgia Regional Commission, and awarded a $97,360.96 bid for two Road Department trucks funded by SPLOST VII.

Coffee County is making strides with a unanimous decision on rezoning, transit funding, and new trucks for the Road Department!

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Citizen Portal News Alaska

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2 days ago

Senate committee hears that delayed state payments strain Alaska nonprofits and rural transit providers Witnesses told the Senate Transportation Committee that state reimbursements to nonprofits, municipalities and tribal organizations are often delayed months and can top six-figure sums, hindering services and risking federal funds; presenters urged passage of SB 129 and administrative fixes in DOT.

Alaska's nonprofits and transit providers are facing crippling delays in state payments, risking essential services and federal funding—will lawmakers take action?

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Citizen Portal News North Carolina

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1 week ago

Durham leaders vow to keep GoDurham fare free while staff outline $10M-plus transit shortfall City staff told council the GoDurham transit fund faces a structural deficit—driven by higher paratransit costs, contract wage increases and repair needs—and proposed options including eligibility changes, service cuts, tax increases or more county funding; council signaled no appetite to end fare-free service and asked for more analyses and regional talks.

Durham City leaders are grappling with a looming $10 million transit deficit, yet they remain committed to keeping GoDurham fare-free for low-income riders.

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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1 week ago

Senate committee hears ESHB 27‑11; industry groups and residents testify on taxes, mobile IDs and bonding Committee staff outlined ESHB 27‑11, which clarifies several transportation‑related taxes and creates a Preserve Washington account; public testimony included support from aviation and auto groups for tax clarifications or repeal, requests from airlines for mobile IDs, and calls from transit advocates to add extended bond authority for Sound Transit.

The Senate Transportation Committee's hearing on House Bill 27-11 revealed a heated debate over luxury vehicle taxes, mobile IDs for air travel, and the future of funding for Washington's transportation projects.

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1 week ago

Transportation advocate have warned legislators that highway expansion funding is unsustainable and now the that bill is coming due they’re cutting bicycle and train funding to make up for part of it

Please write into your legislators

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Citizen Portal News Michigan

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2 weeks ago

Alma approves parking-lot sealing, schedules Pine Avenue special-assessment hearing and hears large project close-out costs The commission awarded a $19,201 parking-lot sealing contract, set a March public hearing on a Pine Avenue special assessment for sanitary-lead connections, authorized transit grant agreements, and was told change orders totalling $8,087,952.57 are forthcoming to close two public-works projects.

Alma commissioners have approved a $19,201 contract for parking-lot sealing, set a public hearing for critical sewer assessments, and revealed upcoming change orders totaling over $8 million!

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2 weeks ago

This isn’t Corvallis specific but if you want to help secure funding for transit please write in

In context of how much highway expansions cost, 3 million is tiny

#transitsky #orleg #carcentric #buses #transitfunding #urbanism

Citizen Portal News Virginia

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3 weeks ago

NVTA governance committee hears uncertain prospects for state transit funding, ponders $100,000 ped/bike study and new enforcement, AV rules NVTA staff told the governance and personnel committee that statewide transit funding bills are unlikely to move in their introduced form ahead of crossover. Staff flagged a proposed FY27 $100,000 budget amendment to continue NVTA's pedestrian-and-bicycle study and briefed members on photo‑enforcement bills for bus lanes and emerging autonomous‑vehicle rulemaking.

Virginia's transit funding faces a critical crossroads as key bills stall just days before a pivotal deadline, leaving future projects in jeopardy.

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1 month ago

Happy Groundhog Day! Also today is the start of the Oregon Legislative session for 2026 which runs for 35 days

My focus will of course be transportation, but you can use the below website to track any bill

#orleg #transportation #transitsky #transitfunding

Citizen Portal News Virginia

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2 months ago

NVTA committee told to review HB200, TRIP expansion as General Assembly session begins At a governance/personnel meeting, staff summarized incoming 2026 General Assembly bills that could affect regional transit funding—flagging House Bill 200 to expand the TRIP program, a street‑safety camera bill, VPRA technical fixes, and a $153 million FY27 operating shortfall—then asked local staff to review impacts and return comments.

The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority is poised for major changes as lawmakers propose expanding transit funding and addressing street safety—how will these moves impact your commute?

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Citizen Portal News Virginia

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2 months ago

Arlington Board backs COG's 'DMV Moves' transit funding plan The Arlington County Board unanimously endorsed the COG 'DMV Moves' resolution calling for $460 million a year in dedicated Metro capital funding, a regional commitment to seven bus priority corridors, and improved operator coordination; local officials said the plan is vital to sustain WMATA service and regional mobility.

Arlington County's Board just endorsed a groundbreaking transit plan that could transform regional mobility with a $460 million annual funding boost!

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Citizen Portal News Wisconsin

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3 months ago

Madison projects year‑end surplus; committee seeds $1M shelter endowment in appropriation resolution Finance staff projected higher revenues and underspending that together point to an estimated year‑end surplus; the committee approved a year‑end appropriation (Legistar 90,967) including a $1,000,000 transfer to seed a shelter endowment and increases to several direct appropriations, including Metro Transit subsidy.

Madison's finance team has unveiled a surprising year-end surplus of over $10 million, paving the way for significant investments in local priorities, including a $1 million boost to a shelter endowment!

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Citizen Portal News Illinois

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3 months ago

BPAC hears how Illinois’ SB 2111 (’People Over Parking’) could reshape Urbana transit and development At its Nov. 18 meeting, Urbana’s Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission heard a detailed briefing on Senate Bill 2111 — the 'People Over Parking Act' — including new transit funding streams, the creation of a Northern Illinois Transit Authority, and removal of parking minimums near transit stops and hubs, and discussed local opportunities for first/last-mile improvements.

Illinois' Senate Bill 2111 is set to revolutionize Urbana's transit landscape by removing parking minimums and channeling millions into public transportation improvements.

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Citizen Portal News Illinois

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4 months ago

RTA officials brief McHenry County on new transit funding and governance changes under state bill RTA representatives updated the McHenry County Board on state legislation (cited in the record as Senate Bill 2111) that will add roughly $1.25 billion in annual operating funding statewide and an estimated $478 million annually to the RTA region, lower the statutory fare recovery ratio and move governance toward a Northern Illinois Transit

Big changes are coming to transit in Illinois with a new state bill promising $1.25 billion in annual funding and a fresh governance structure to better serve our communities.

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Citizen Portal News Illinois

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4 months ago

Boone County officials warned state bill will shift motor-fuel revenue to Chicago-area transit, potentially reducing road funds County highway staff briefed the board on Senate Bill 2111, a pending state measure that redirects motor-fuel sales tax and road-fund interest to transit and increases some tolls; county staff said the changes could reduce local road discretionary funding and shift a larger share of transit funding to the Chicago region.

Boone County officials are raising alarms about a new state bill that could drain local road funds to fuel Chicago-area transit projects—are downstate taxpayers ready to bear the burden?

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Citizen Portal News Wisconsin

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4 months ago

Milwaukee County Board adopts 2026 budget and a $309.0 million property tax levy After considering dozens of amendments, the Milwaukee County Board approved the 2026 budget as amended and adopted a property tax levy of $309,014,834. The levy represents a 3.48% increase over 2025 and is lower than the County Executive's recommendation; the countywide tax rate per $1,000 of equalized value falls from $2.93 to $2.92.

Milwaukee County's Board has adopted a 2026 budget that balances a 3.48% tax levy increase while strategically reducing the countywide tax rate—what does this mean for public services?

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Citizen Portal News Illinois

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4 months ago

Lobbyists tell Will County energy bill narrows county solar authority; transit funding shifts to motor-fuel revenue with toll increases Max Strategies reported that the Illinois veto session produced an energy bill further limiting counties' ability to regulate solar projects and a mass-transit funding deal that dedicates motor-fuel tax revenue to transit and raises tollway tolls; board members asked for a written summary of veto-session bills, tax effects and potential unfunded-mâ

Will County's recent veto session has sparked major changes, tightening solar project regulations and shifting transit funding—what does this mean for the future?

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Citizen Portal News Florida

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4 months ago

Delegation urges protection for regional transit funding; senators press to restore EV express-lane exemptions Broward leaders pressed legislators to restore or protect state funding for the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority and for federal new-starts money for commuter rail, and senators said they are seeking to preserve EV express-lane exemptions to keep express-lane usage high.

Broward County leaders are rallying for crucial transit funding and fighting to keep electric vehicles in the fast lane—will they succeed?

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Citizen Portal News Michigan

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4 months ago

House subcommittee reviews MDOT FY2026 budget, outlines distribution from new road-funding package Members of the Michigan House Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Local Transportation heard a House Fiscal Agency overview of the enacted Fiscal Year 2026 transportation budget and the road-funding package that increases motor fuel taxes and creates a neighborhood road fund, with allocations for bridges, transit and new programs; transit and​

Michigan's new FY2026 transportation budget features a $1.1 billion increase fueled by a revamped road-funding package, promising more funds for local roads, bridges, and public transit.

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Citizen Portal News Massachusetts

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4 months ago

Advocates urge study and authority for congestion pricing, regional tolling and roadway pricing Transportation advocates and legislators urged the committee to advance bills that would establish a metropolitan transportation network, a regional roadway pricing board, or expand toll authority to make road users pay for maintenance and to fund transit improvements.

Massachusetts advocates are pushing for a bold plan to tackle congestion and fund public transit, using successful models like New York City's congestion pricing as inspiration.

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Transform California

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5 months ago

How Millions For Transit, Walking, and Biking Could Vanish On Sept. 30 — Streetsblog USA The Trump administration may be deliberately slow-walking contracts for hard-earned transportation dollars.

The Trump admin may be stalling transit grants, risking millions from programs like Reconnecting Communities and All Stations Accessibility if funds aren’t obligated before September 30. #AccessibilityForAll #TransitFunding

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Transform California

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5 months ago

Public transit in America is so underfunded it’s relying on sports gambling companies | CNN Business Funding for public train and bus services is so dire that one of the largest cities in America must rely on a sports gambling company to help.

Philly’s SEPTA had to rely on FanDuel to restore trains for Eagles fans—highlighting how underfunded U.S. transit agencies scramble for support. Public transit needs sustainable funding.

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Transform California

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6 months ago

Bay Area transit will get a bailout, Newsom says. But it may not be the $750 million they wanted Newsom’s office agreed to financially support the region’s struggling transit agencies — but wouldn’t say how much they’ll get.

Bay Area’s $750M transit bailout deal is delayed until fall — but Gov. Newsom says state aid is still coming, with “hundreds of millions” promised to keep BART, Muni & AC Transit running.

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Elise__Mae

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6 months ago

Shapiro administration approval of SEPTA funding transfer gives agency two years of wiggle room • Pennsylvania Capital-Star The governor says he expects “a final budget deal will not include recurring funding for mass transit.”

The transit agency equivalent of "eating the seed corn."

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Brandon S., aka BrandTran

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6 months ago

SEPTA Gets $394M To Avoid Service Cuts For 2 Years As part of the release of funds, SEPTA will submit steps it is taking to increase efficiency to PennDOT every 120 days, officials said.

This article includes a letter from the State Secretary of Transportation. #SEPTA #transitfunding patch.com/pennsylvania...

Hacker News Companion

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6 months ago

Ultimately, many argue that a lack of political will to prioritize public transportation is a key impediment. This affects long-term vision, consistent funding, and the ability to truly modernize crucial systems like BART. #TransitFunding 5/5

Rail Passengers Association

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6 months ago

TRI-RAIL TROUBLES: Chances of rail service surviving are '50/50,' director says WPTV is gaining a clearer understanding of the uncertainty surrounding Tri-Rail's future in South Florida.

With Palm Beach County pulling $30M in support and state funding slashed, weekend service cuts and fare hikes may be on the horizon for passengers in South Florida. #PalmBeachCounty #PublicTransit #TransitFunding

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6 months ago

Illinois' Transit Crisis: Facing Hard Truths and Charting a Path Forward If you have lived in Chicago for a while, the current transit crisis may feel like déjà vu. We have been here (at the brink of severe service disruptions) at least three times in the past 20 years, an...

A few thoughts on addressing #Illinois’ transit crisis —and becoming better people as we do it.

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Profit Trading USA

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6 months ago

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Citizen Portal News Oregon

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6 months ago

Keizer City Council Approves 180-Day Moratorium on Bridge Removal Order Councilors initiate a 180-day moratorium on bridge removal to explore community solutions.

Keizer City Council's recent decision to impose a 180-day moratorium on the Lydia Avenue bridge removal sparks hope for community-driven solutions amidst local business concerns.

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