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Category Archives: Transportation
Agreement between Governor Dayton and Legislature cuts transit by $54 million
Details of the agreement between Governor Dayton and the Legislature on funding transportation emerged Monday afternoon. The bill includes more than $54 million in reductions to mass transit in the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota. While this level of cuts is … Continue reading
Legislature makes a budget offer
On Thursday, the legislature presented an offer to Governor Dayton that withdraws $203 million in tax cuts and slightly backs off of spending cuts in some areas. The major elements of the offer include: Withdrawing the $203 million in tax cuts … Continue reading
A tale of two visions: Mass transit
The visions presented by Governor Dayton and legislature for mass transit in Minnesota could not be more different. The legislature cuts general fund support for transportation by $118 million, or 65 percent, with nearly all of these cuts falling on transit services … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Proposals, Transportation
Tagged bus, mass transit, metro transit, rail, Transportation
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Cuts-only approach jeopardizes the economic self-sufficiency of rural families in need of transportation assistance
Today, Way Nine of the 20 Ways in 20 Days Campaign looks at how a cuts-only approach to meeting Minnesota’s needs will jeopardize the economic self-sufficiency of rural families in need of transportation assistance. Proposed Cut: The Senate has proposed the … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Proposals, Transportation
Tagged 20 Ways in 20 Days, rural transportation
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House plan derails transit, Senate proposes lesser cuts
Transit is a basic public service, getting people to and from work and school, and reducing congestion and pollution. Public transit helps the downtown office commuter avoid rush-hour headaches and high parking fees, but it is particularly important for those who either can’t afford a car or who can’t drive. … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Process, Transportation
Tagged Metro Mobility, motor vehicle sales tax, transit
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Governor Dayton revises budget in response to new deficit numbers
Governor Dayton acted quickly on Monday and released preliminary changes to his budget proposal to reflect the newly released February Forecast, which showed the deficit had shrunk to $5.0 billion. His preliminary list of changes takes advantage of the $1.2 billion improvement in the state’s … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Proposals, Health Care, Taxes, Transportation
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Cuts to transit could lead to fare increases, reduced service
Mass transit is an essential means of transportation asset for many, both in the metro area and in Greater Minnesota. According to Transit for Livable Communities (TLC), 60 percent of metro area riders are using transit to get to work, and transit also acts as … Continue reading
Posted in Budget Proposals, Transportation
Tagged parks, Science Museum, transit, zoo
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OMB issues initial guidance on American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Peter Orszag has sent a pretty detailed memo to all federal departments and agencies involved in the disbursement of funds from the newly-enacted American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The 62-page memo explains the Obama … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Federal Budget, General Information, Health Care, Taxes, Transportation
Tagged ARRA, federal stimulus
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Transportation finally has its day
Last week I filled you in on the revenue increases included in the transportation bill working its way quickly through the legislature. Here’s an update with the final revenue elements of the bill that was approved on Monday after the … Continue reading
Transportation bill speeding through Legislature
See my update on the transportation bill! I’ve been tracking the transportation bill through the House (HF 2800) and Senate (SF 2521). This isn’t a comprehensive analysis, but here are the major revenue components which together would raise several hundred million dollars … Continue reading
Posted in Taxes, Transportation
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