Officials warn MTM contract changes could disrupt Medicaid transport; committee authorized advocacy outreach County staff and committee members described missed or delayed Medicaid rides after MTM expanded services; the committee authorized sending an advocacy letter to Inclusa and discussed hybrid arrangements to preserve locally provided ADRC trips.

Changes to Medicaid transportation contracts are leaving rural residents stranded, with missed pickups and scheduling chaos threatening their access to essential medical appointments.

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Committee advances bill to expand motorcycle safety scholarships and endorsements HB 2114 would allow up to 25% of motorcycle safety fund monies to be used for scholarships to expand training access for rural and low‑income riders and to allow ADOT to issue motorcycle‑only registrations; the committee gave it a due‑pass recommendation after supporters cited safety and training access.

A new bill aims to boost motorcycle safety by providing scholarships for riders in rural and low-income areas, paving the way for safer roads and more accessible training.

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Task force hears pupil‑transportation funding lags actual costs, especially in rural districts State officials and district leaders told a joint legislative task force that Alaska’s per‑student transportation formula and historical funding changes have left many districts covering large gaps with operating dollars, with rural districts facing especially steep costs for aircraft and remote routes.

Alaska's rural districts are struggling as pupil transportation costs soar beyond state funding, forcing them to divert crucial classroom dollars just to keep students moving.

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House Bill 26 would require DOTPF to plan statewide public and community transit, expand rural and tribal engagement HB 26 would expand the Department of Transportation & Public Facilities' statutory duties to include public and community transit, require study of alternative transportation in rural and remote areas, and codify stakeholder engagement (including tribal entities, ferry and Alaska Railroad). Committee heard robust stakeholder support and set the bill aside for further consideration.

House Bill 26 aims to revolutionize Alaska's transportation by ensuring public and community transit is prioritized, especially for rural and tribal areas.

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Short-line rail tax credit included in agriculture package draws support from rail, utilities and economic-development groups House Bill 27-16, incorporated into the agriculture tax-credit package, would create a short-line rail modernization tax credit (track rehabilitation and strategic industrial development) with a 50% credit and program cap cited by witnesses; supporters argued it will spur rural sites and remove trucks from state roads, while members sought limits on eligible expenses and clarity on transferability.

A new short-line rail tax credit could be the game-changer Missouri's rural economy needs, promising a 50% boost for infrastructure improvements and attracting new industries.

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RTAC tells MPO to expect continued rural infrastructure priority and pursues Arizona Smart Fund appropriation The Rural Transportation Advocacy Council (RTAC) reported that state revenue collections remain above forecast but cautioned about federal decisions that could affect next year’s budget; RTAC will pursue priority project bills and an Arizona Smart Fund appropriation to help rural governments win federal competitive grants, citing $170 million already secured via state awards and a potential additional $350 million.

As state revenue forecasts look promising, the Rural Transportation Advocacy Council is gearing up to secure millions for critical infrastructure projects across Arizona.

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VTrans outlines rural transit transfers; Tri Valley, RCT describe steps to keep services running At a Jan. 9 Senate Transportation hearing, VTrans and regional transit providers described completed and planned transfers of rural routes — Franklin/Grand Isle moved Jan. 1 to RCT and Washington County is slated for June 1 to Tri Valley Transit — and outlined union, IT and subcontractor issues intended to preserve service continuity.

VTrans is making major shifts in rural transit services to ensure seamless operations, but can they navigate the challenges ahead without disrupting service?

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Council authorizes Rural 5311 and 5339 transit grant applications, including four-bus purchase Council approved submission of Rural 5311 (operating) and 5339 (capital) grant applications to support regional transit operations and the purchase of four buses; staff said no city funds are used for the rural program, and local match requirements were stated.

Pocatello City Council just approved a major grant application to enhance regional transit with the purchase of four new buses—no city funds required!

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Planning beyond the metro: Rural travel behavior and the built environment | Journal of Transport and Land Use <p>The Journal of Transport and Land Use is the leading international journal that publishes original interdisciplinary papers on the interaction of transport and land use. The Editors welcome origina...

New #research in #JTLU: "Planning beyond the metro: Rural travel behavior and the built environment" by Harry Shukei & Dana Rowangould.

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Dinwiddie supervisors hear VDOT update on delayed roundabout, bridge reopening and push for rural road funding Virginia Department of Transportation reported a lone over-budget bid for the Ferndale–River Road roundabout and outlined delays, bridge reopenings and routine maintenance; county supervisors discussed adding a rural-transportation funding request to the 2026 legislative agenda.

Dinwiddie County faces delays on the Ferndale-River Road roundabout due to an over-budget bid, prompting local leaders to push for urgent rural transportation funding.

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Humboldt Transit Authority outlines Measure O spending plan, highlights hydrogen buses and service expansions At an Oct. 16 Humboldt County Association of Governments Policy Advisory Committee meeting, a presentation from the Humboldt Transit Authority (HTA) described Measure O allocations for bus replacements, expanded service hours, intercity routes and on‑demand improvements, and explained the agency’s shift toward hydrogen buses for rural range needs.

Humboldt Transit Authority is transforming public transportation with a $1.5 million investment in new hydrogen buses and expanded services to better connect our rural communities!

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#HumboldtCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #PublicTransit #SustainableMobility #RuralTransportation

Fatalities and serious injuries associated with roadway crashes are a significant public health concern in rural areas. But many of these areas are using the #SafeSystemApproach.

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Talbot County officials discuss rural transit funding and demand service improvements Officials explore budget challenges for transit services and potential mobility on demand options.

Kent County is at a crossroads as budget discussions reveal the urgent need for innovative rural transit solutions—will they adapt to meet the community's demands?

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Tri Valley Transit leaders discuss challenges in Vermont medical transportation services Transit officials address complex issues in providing effective medical transportation for vulnerable populations.

Vermont's Senate Transportation Committee is tackling the urgent challenge of nonemergency medical transportation, aiming to ensure vulnerable populations can access the care they need.

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#VT #RuralTransportation #CitizenPortal #VulnerablePopulations #VermontMedicalTransportation

New farm permit rules ease driving restrictions for young licensees in agricultural jobs New regulations permit young drivers to operate vehicles in agricultural settings with fewer restrictions.

Oklahoma's Senate Bill 598 is set to transform the future of young drivers in agriculture, granting them the independence to operate vehicles crucial for rural livelihoods.

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#OK #AgriculturalEconomy #YouthEmpowerment #RuralTransportation #CitizenPortal

Lawmakers push to reinstate driver education in public schools amid rising fatalities Legislators push to reinstate driver education in public schools to address rural transportation gaps.

Lawmakers are rallying to bring driver education back to public schools, aiming to bridge the critical transportation gap in rural areas where students are left stranded.

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Lawmakers push to reinstate driver education in public schools amid rural transportation crisis Legislators push to reinstate driver education in public schools to address transportation challenges.

Lawmakers in Washington are urgently pushing to reintegrate driver education into public schools to combat a transportation crisis in rural areas.

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#WA #PublicSafety #CitizenPortal #RuralTransportation #EducationAccessibility

Veteran's brother honors memory with scholarships and memorial for fallen soldiers Veteran reflects on brother's legacy, emphasizing respect and positivity for those who serve.

Montana's transportation infrastructure is at a critical crossroads, with lawmakers sounding the alarm on deteriorating roads and the urgent need for increased funding to keep residents safe.

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Anxious to hear all about it! #MaaS #mobility #rural @MMcentury @MichiganDOT @MassMobility #ruraltransportation

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Awesome presentation, Barry! @NRC_CNRC @ITS_America @ITS_AUSTRALIA @ERTICO #ITSWC17 #Montreal #ruraltransportation #SmartCities

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