Albany board accepts child‑safety zone study, puts K–5 one‑mile transportation proposition on May ballot The Albany City School District Board accepted a study finding the city qualifies as a child safety zone and voted unanimously to place a May proposition to expand K–5 busing to students living 1.0–1.49 miles from school; the board and staff said the first year would require a roughly 1.22% levy increase locally before about 80% state reimbursement in subsequent years.

The Albany City School District is taking a historic step towards student safety by proposing expanded transportation for K-5 students, potentially impacting over 5,400 families!

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TAC approves FY2027 FTA Section 5310 and human services transportation recommendations; practice on abstentions discussed DRCOG staff presented recommended projects for FTA Section 5310 and the Human Services Transportation set‑aside for FY2027, noting roughly $5.2M was available and 11 proposals asked for about $5.8M. The committee approved the recommended package by voice vote; members discussed the practice of abstaining when a reviewer’s jurisdiction is a potential recipient.

Exciting developments in Colorado as the TAC approves $5.2M in funding for vital transit projects aimed at supporting older adults and people with disabilities!

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Design Commission hears update on Concourse M midfield terminal at Austin-Bergstrom Project architects briefed the Design Commission on Concourse M, a roughly 37,000-square-foot midfield concourse with six gates designed to add interim capacity and flexibility during a multi‑billion-dollar Austin-Bergstrom expansion; commissioners pressed the team on permanence, art, sustainability and shuttle operations.

Austin-Bergstrom's Concourse M is set to revolutionize airport flexibility with a permanent design that adapts to future needs while enhancing passenger experiences.

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Committee hears renewal request for 'Getting to Work' vehicle grants Lawmakers heard testimony supporting renewal of the Getting to Work competitive grant, which funds nonprofit car repairs, loans and vehicle donations to help low-income Minnesotans keep employment; the committee adopted an A1 funding-change amendment and laid the bill over for possible inclusion.

Senator Hur's push to renew the 'Getting to Work' grant program could be a game-changer for low-income Minnesotans struggling with transportation to keep their jobs.

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Commissioners approve donation of three SPLOST-funded vans to Fayette County Senior Services over commissioner objections The Fayette County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 to transfer ownership of three transport vans purchased with 2023 SPLOST funds to Fayette County Senior Services after debate about whether taxpayer-owned vehicles should be titled to an outside provider.

In a controversial 3-2 vote, Fayette County Commissioners decided to donate three taxpayer-funded transport vans to Senior Services, raising concerns about the county losing control over its assets.

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Chippewa County urges Amtrak extension to Upper Peninsula, asks state and federal agencies to act The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution asking Amtrak, MDOT, WISDOT and USDOT to extend Hiawatha service to the Upper Peninsula with stops including Sault Ste. Marie and St. Ignace, and to consider using CN tracks and refurbished lines; the board directed copies be sent to regional and federal officials.

Chippewa County is pushing for the Hiawatha train to extend into Michigan's Upper Peninsula, unlocking vital connections for residents and boosting local economy!

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Council asks staff to draft resolution urging restored Amtrak stops after ridership surge Council Member Ian Baltutis said Burlington has seen rapid rail ridership growth and asked staff to explore a formal resolution asking NC Rail and Amtrak to restore stops; councilors asked staff to draft language for consideration.

Burlington is experiencing a rail ridership boom, and Council Member Ian Baltutis is urging for the return of Amtrak stops to keep the momentum going!

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Board asks superintendent to study 'Lifewise' off‑campus program and potential MOU Staff described Lifewise, an off‑campus faith‑based program that would transport opt‑in students weekly for a short elective period. Trustees asked staff to research legal, logistical and instructional impacts and directed the superintendent to report back with an MOU draft for future consideration.

The school board is exploring a faith-based off-campus program that could transform elective instruction for elementary students, but legal and logistical hurdles loom large.

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Architects recommend two downtown sites after parking-garage feasibility study ARC Architects presented a feasibility study that evaluated eight concepts across two downtown properties and recommended two options at the Asgard/Bluett site, citing community preference and site efficiency; the council pressed cost, access, and phasing questions.

ARC Architects have unveiled two promising designs for a downtown parking garage, but crucial questions about costs and access linger.

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Agencies map expanded transit, street‑closure and staffing plans to move fans for FIFA; federal and state transit funds cited Seattle and regional transit agencies told the committee they are adding buses, special trains and a match‑day shuttle; federal ($8.4M) and state ($9M) transit allocations will help expand service, implement tap‑to‑pay and support visitor passes, while SDOT plans street closures, micromobility corrals and a construction moratorium on key corridors during the tournament.

Seattle is gearing up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a bold transit expansion plan that promises safer streets and improved mobility for fans.

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Regional trip‑exchange pilot reports technical progress but lost expected Stage 2 DOT funding DRCOG reported that the Trip Exchange hub pilot integrated four providers across six counties, completed 36 of 56 trip requests, and that a planned Stage 2 DOT implementation grant was canceled; staff are seeking alternate funding and proposed a short extension to use remaining Stage 1 funds.

A groundbreaking pilot in Colorado successfully connected four providers and completed 36 out of 56 trip requests for older adults, but now faces a funding setback—what’s next for cross-county travel?

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Northwest Innovation Resource Center opens lab at Swift Center; local startup launches mobility pilot Sedro‑Woolley’s new Northwest Innovation Resource Center (NWIRC) described its Swift Center facility and programming; a local founder presented Andiamo, a mobility app that plans a pilot with Family Promise of Skagit County to serve residents with unreliable transportation.

Sedro-Woolley's new Innovation Center is not just a hub for entrepreneurs, but a launchpad for transformative ideas like a mobility app designed to bridge transportation gaps for those in need.

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Sponsor and maritime industry push Mosquito Fleet Act as island and port leaders urge urgency; orca advocates call for safeguards At a lengthy Senate Transportation public hearing, Representative Craig Nance and dozens of local officials, shipbuilders and unions urged passage of the Mosquito Fleet Act to let communities create passenger‑only ferry districts. Environmental witnesses asked for permitting and mitigation to protect southern resident orcas.

The Mosquito Fleet Act could revolutionize transportation for island communities in Washington, offering a lifeline while also sparking local job creation.

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Adult day providers ask for 10% boost and COLA; committee hears transportation costs threaten access Adult day centers told the Aging Committee that transportation—often up to 20–30% of per‑day costs—has become unsustainable under the current $102 daily reimbursement. Providers urged a 10% increase plus annual cost‑of‑living adjustments in HB 5305 to preserve routes and prevent provider closures.

Rising transportation costs are threatening the viability of adult day centers, with providers urgently calling for a 10% boost in Medicaid reimbursement to keep crucial services running.

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Tehama County commission adopts unmet‑needs finding, directs further study and approves LTF distributions The commission adopted a finding that unmet transit needs exist, referred potentially reasonable requests (including splitting routes 1 and 2 for half‑hour service) to staff for cost analysis, and approved LTF distributions totaling $963,448.68 and a $91,552.87 transfer into TCTC accounts.

Tehama County is taking strides to improve public transit with potential new services and route changes, but can they meet the growing demand?

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Imperial County board recommends SkyWest Charter, 14 weekly flights to LAX, as EAS community preference Imperial County supervisors voted Feb. 17 to recommend SkyWest Charter with a commitment to 14 weekly round trips to Los Angeles as the county's community-preference recommendation to the U.S. Department of Transportation for Essential Air Service.

The Imperial County Board has officially recommended SkyWest Charter for 14 weekly flights to LAX, but will the DOT agree?

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Committee advances bill to stop repeated sales taxes on older used vehicles, amends exemption to 15 years The committee gave HB115 a favorable recommendation after adopting amendments including a change to exempt vehicles older than 15 years from sales tax at transfer. Sponsor and members debated the bill's large fiscal impact and incremental amendment strategy.

Utah's House Revenue and Taxation Committee just advanced a bill to exempt older vehicles from sales tax, aiming to ease the financial burden on low-income buyers and students!

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Students, parents and teachers urge Highlands board not to dismantle Highlands Career Institute Dozens of students, alumni, parents and teachers told the Highlands County School Board that proposed changes to Highlands Career Institute's delivery model and district transportation would remove access to vocational training for many students and urged the district to preserve on-site instruction and buses.

Dozens of voices unite against proposed changes that threaten access to vital vocational training at Highlands Career Institute, sparking concern for working families' futures.

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Volunteers in Motion touts volunteer drivers, Medicaid rides and volunteer recruitment Community in MotionVolunteers in Motion described free volunteer rides and Medicaid-funded nonemergency medical trips in Clark County, listed contact numbers for specialty and Medicaid rides and asked for volunteer drivers to support seniors, people with disabilities and rural residents.

Volunteers in Motion is transforming lives in Clark County by providing essential rides for seniors and those in need—could you be the next volunteer driver making a difference?

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House approves Mosquito Fleet Act to enable passenger-only ferry districts The House passed second substitute House Bill 19-23, the Mosquito Fleet Act, 84-11-3, allowing local jurisdictions to form passenger-only ferry districts to expand short-distance ferry service around Puget Sound and other coastal communities.

The Washington State House has just passed the Mosquito Fleet Act, empowering local communities to create passenger-only ferry districts and restore vital connections across the Puget Sound!

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Capital Area Transit touts microtransit 'Link' in Baker, promises more shelters and accessible pads Capital Area Transit executive director Theo Richards told the Baker City Council that the agency’s on‑demand 'Link' service has grown since 2022, reporting about 250,000 Link trips overall, and outlined plans to add 100 shelters systemwide and install 5×8 accessible concrete pads at stops across the service area.

Capital Area Transit is revolutionizing travel in Baker with its popular 'Link' microtransit service, promising new shelters and accessibility upgrades for riders.

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Costa Mesa officials say senior taxi program is unsustainable; outreach set for March City staff told the Parks & Community Services Commission that rising contract rates and heavy usage mean the free senior taxi program faces a roughly $800,000 shortfall next year. Staff will hold three member-only outreach sessions in March and return options in April.

Costa Mesa's senior taxi program is facing a staggering $800,000 shortfall, putting vital medical transportation for seniors at risk!

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Middlesex County staff outline expansion plan for Ride On Demand microtransit pilot County planners described the Ride On Demand microtransit pilotand plans to test a commingled fleet that would serve both on-demand microtransit and reservation-based paratransit. Staff cited ridership, equity metrics and a targeted Q4 commingling pilot.

Middlesex County's Ride On Demand microtransit pilot has provided over 90,000 rides, transforming access to jobs and services for underserved communities since its launch!

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After major snowstorm, HCPSS and county officials outline coordination steps on sidewalks, crossing guards and student transit District transportation and county DPW officials said coordination improved during the recent storm but private-property sidewalk clearing and prolonged ice created obstacles; staff outlined free student fares, a rapid-ride pilot, a March 3 open house and plans for better post-storm coordination.

After a major snowstorm, education and county officials are taking crucial steps to enhance pedestrian safety and student transportation—will your neighborhood benefit?

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McDowell County to study van expansion and expands express transit zone after surge in denied rides Transit director Jason Holofield reported 275,000 miles driven and more than 30,000 passenger trips; the board approved beginning a two‑year fleet‑expansion procurement process and voted to expand express service into Old Fort after officials cited 6,105 cancellations and 2,192 denied rides last year.

McDowell County's transit system is struggling under the weight of 6,105 cancellations and 2,192 denied rides, prompting a push for fleet expansion and new express routes to meet rising demand.

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Plano council tables Via contract, hears residents warn of DART loss Council paused votes on alternative transit procurement to await results of ongoing DART negotiations and heard multiple public comments warning that withdrawing from DART could harm riders who rely on bus and paratransit service; staff recommended tabling Items 1 and 2 to the Feb. 23 meeting.

The Plano City Council has hit pause on crucial transit decisions, as residents voice fears that losing DART services could uproot families and create barriers for those in need.

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Three carriers to visit Moab terminal as EAS RFP proceeds; board urged to meet airlines The EAS RFP (issued Jan. 30) triggered scheduled airline visits Feb. 17–19 (SkyWest, Contour, Denver Air Connection). Staff and a hired consultant are guiding negotiations; the board was encouraged to meet carrier representatives and tour aircraft.

Moab airport is buzzing with excitement as three major airlines are set to showcase their services next week—who will win your travel loyalty?

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Task force weighs routing Richmond Highway BRT to connect with Lorton VRE station At a Feb. 5 Lorton Core Study Task Force meeting, Fairfax County transportation staff presented options to route the Richmond Highway Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) into Lorton to connect with the VRE station; task force members raised operational, jurisdictional and pedestrian-safety concerns and asked staff for a deeper technical analysis at the next meeting on Feb. 26.

Could connecting the Richmond Highway BRT to the VRE station in Lorton revolutionize transit access for residents, or are the challenges too great?

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BART board representative outlines safety gains, service tools and warns of looming fiscal cliff At Moraga’s Jan. 20 council meeting, BART board representative Matt Rind described recent safety and cleanliness improvements, new fare gates and "Tap to Ride," but cautioned the system faces a substantial budget shortfall that could force service cuts without new revenue. Councilors pressed on connectivity and youth/senior discounts.

BART's new representative, Matt Rind, reveals exciting safety upgrades and payment innovations while sounding the alarm on a looming budget crisis that could drastically impact services.

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