House committee advances discussion of $1.1 billion transportation supplemental, prioritizes preservation and maintenance Committee staff presented a proposed substitute to House Bill 2306 that increases the biennial transportation budget by about $1.1 billion to roughly $16.5 billion, emphasizing reappropriations, preservation, maintenance and targeted rail and transit projects; public testimony favored dredging, rail improvements and student transit pilots.

A proposed $1.1 billion transportation budget for 2026 focuses on preservation and maintenance, steering clear of new bonds while targeting crucial rail and transit improvements.

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Provo official explains tax-increment financing, HTRZ at West District meeting Cody Hill, Provo City economic development director, described how tax-increment financing and the state's Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone (HTRZ) aim to catalyze development and increase housing near transit; residents asked how the tool affects school and other taxing entities and whether it applies to parcels near Lakeview Parkway and a potential Walmart.

Provo's economic development director unveils a game-changing strategy to boost housing and business around transit stops without imposing new taxes on homeowners.

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Representative: transit investment must pair with station-area planning to keep systems viable Representative Calvin Roberts told League members that transit investment will only succeed if land-use policy around stations supports ridership. He cited a $500 million FrontRunner double-tracking project, described the station-area planning model and said roughly 48,000 units are planned or entitled through station-area plans; Draper officialss

Utah's transit future hinges on smart land use—without it, even a $500 million investment could fall flat!

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Regional Growth Committee recommends certification of station-area plans for six cities The Wasatch Front Regional Council committee recommended certification to the full council for station-area plans, resolutions of impracticability and prior actions from Murray, Riverton, Draper, South Salt Lake, West Valley City and Woods Cross covering 14 station areas.

The Wasatch Front Regional Council's recent unanimous vote could pave the way for over 75,000 new homes and transformative growth across six Utah cities!

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Construction industry group opposes mandatory project labor agreements in transit expansion bill The Associated Builders and Contractors of Massachusetts told the Joint Committee on Transportation it supports transit investment but opposes language in H.3633 that would mandate project labor agreements because it could exclude nonunion contractors and reduce competition.

Massachusetts construction leaders warn that mandatory project labor agreements could choke competition and shut out nonunion contractors from vital transit projects.

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Contractors oppose mandatory project labor agreements in proposed transit expansion bill Associated Builders and Contractors of Massachusetts testified against a provision in H 3,633 that would mandate project labor agreements (PLAs) for transit expansion, saying a PLA requirement would exclude nonunion contractors and reduce competition.

Massachusetts builders are raising alarms over a transit expansion bill that could shut out 83.4% of the construction workforce by mandating union-only labor agreements.

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5/8 "These lines will help reduce congestion that costs billions in lost economic activity each year," Chow wrote, emphasizing Toronto's readiness to break ground. "We're ready to get these projects built."
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For every $1 invested in transit, there’s a $3-$5 economic return in spin-offs! More jobs, higher property values, and stronger local economies. #TransitInvestment #EconomicGrowth #Guelph #GuelphTransit

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Public transit in Quebec: looking beyond the next election | The-14 Quebec's 2020-2030 plan aimed to balance road and public transit spending, but recent budgets favor roads. Long-term transit investment is crucial.

Public transit in Quebec: looking beyond the next election
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