Lawmakers press PennDOT on transit funding and a looming shared-ride cliff At an appropriations hearing, PennDOT said a proposed 1.75% sales-tax carve-out would generate roughly $300 million annually for transit; agency officials warned the shared-ride program (about 4.9 million rides in FY24/25) faces affordability pressures and will need increased state support or a new reimbursement model.

Lawmakers are sounding the alarm on Pennsylvania’s transit funding, warning that without a new sales-tax carve-out, millions of rides may be at risk.

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RTC warns Southern Nevada could cut 42% of transit service by 2028 without new funding RTC leaders told lawmakers that without new, sustainable revenue Southern Nevada faces major transit reductions: 15 of 39 routes could be eliminated and paratransit and senior services sharply reduced, affecting riders and jobs.

Southern Nevada is on the brink of a transit crisis, with the potential to cut 42% of services unless new funding solutions are found.

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Do walking rehab trials after stroke capture community mobility and participation outcomes?

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Columbia Falls approves $9.41 million Gateway-to-Glacier safety and mobility contract despite $947,658 budget gap The council authorized the city manager to sign a $9,411,191 construction contract with Nelcon for the Gateway-to-Glacier safety and mobility project; staff said the bid exceeds current project funds by $947,658 and proposed using TIF funds and FY27 budget actions to cover the shortfall while extending completion to Sept. 30, 2027.

Columbia Falls City Council has greenlit a $9.41 million contract for the Gateway-to-Glacier project, despite facing a $947,658 budget shortfall!

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Published in Archives of PM&R:
Do walking rehab trials after stroke capture community mobility and participation outcomes?

Read the abstract: www.archives-pmr.org/article/S0003-9993(26)00...

#ArchivesPMR #StrokeRehabilitation #CommunityMobility #ParticipationOutcomes #ACRM

Irving residents press council to stop DART cuts to Routes 225 and 255 as staff outlines contingency plans At a Jan. 29 Irving City Council meeting, residents and nonprofits urged the council to stop Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) from eliminating Routes 225 and 255. Staff presented ridership and funding data and outlined an RFI for city-run microtransit and paratransit if service ends.

Irving residents are rallying to save crucial bus routes labeled "lifelines" by community members, as DART plans to cut Routes 225 and 255—will their voices be heard in time?

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Subcommittee OKs study group to clarify rules for e-bikes, mopeds; HB1417 reported 6-0 The Transportation Highway Safety and Policy Subcommittee voted 6-0 to report House Bill 1417 as amended, directing a stakeholder work group to review and recommend clarifications to laws covering e-bikes, mopeds and similar electric mobility devices.

Virginia's Transportation Subcommittee just took a bold step to tackle the chaos of e-bike and moped regulations, aiming for clearer safety standards and responsibilities!

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UDOT names Alternative B preferred for Heber Valley Corridor EIS; warns of wetland trade‑offs The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) identified Alternative B as the preferred option in the draft Heber Valley Corridor EIS, citing about 15% faster regional travel and fewer relocations but substantially greater wetland impacts; UDOT pledged limited access and prioritized wetland mitigation in the Northfields.

UDOT has chosen Alternative B for the Heber Valley Corridor, promising faster travel times but raising concerns about significant wetland impacts.

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Southwest Transit reports 14% ridership growth, seeks Chaska support in state legislative fights Southwest Transit told the Chaska Council it grew ridership about 14% year‑over‑year, carried roughly 614,000 passengers last year, and asked for support opposing state proposals to fold the agency into Metro Transit; staff emphasized Southwest Transit’s lower subsidy per ride compared with Metro Transit.

Southwest Transit has surged with a remarkable 14% growth in ridership, carrying over 614,000 passengers last year, but now needs Chaska's support to fend off proposals that could jeopardize its essential services.

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RCTC approves $366,317 Measure A amendment for specialized transit services The commission approved Amendment No. 3 to the Measure A specialized transit program, allocating $366,317 to three nonprofits—Kindful Restoration, Voices for Children and Forest Folk—to fund operations and vehicle needs; staff will supply agency‑level service counts on request.

Riverside County just approved a $366,317 boost for specialized transit services, empowering nonprofits to better serve our most vulnerable residents!

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SBCAG backs Los Angeles Corridor Agency pilot to expand Pacific Surfliner service; staff to return with operating agreement SBCAG directed staff to pursue a 12‑month pilot to expand Pacific Surfliner peak-hour service to Goleta and San Luis Obispo, leveraging recent equipment availability and a federal operations grant; the board asked staff to return with an operating agreement in February (unanimous).

Exciting news for Santa Barbara County as SBCAG moves forward with a pilot program to expand Pacific Surfliner train service, promising more options for commuters and travelers alike!

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Chittenden towns push back after Green Mountain Transit’s proposed O&D trip limits; county given voluntary, financially protective option Green Mountain Transit notified regional partners of trip‑type and frequency limits for the Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities (O&D) program; GMT later made the cuts voluntary with a strong financial incentive. Colchester officials warned caps (six trips/month for many categories) would harm riders who rely on the service for work and daily needs and urged greater coordination and temporary delay.

Green Mountain Transit’s new trip limits for Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities have sparked significant concern in Chittenden County, with local officials warning that these caps could jeopardize essential services for vulnerable riders.

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SLOCOG presents draft countywide transportation expenditure plan; council gives feedback SLOCOG presented a draft expenditure plan for a potential half‑cent countywide transportation sales tax. The plan would direct about 55% to local jurisdictions (population‑based) and 40% to regional projects; Atascadero’s estimated local share was ~$2 million per year. Council urged streamlined reporting and local control of allocations and asked SLOCOG to return with a refined plan.

SLOCOG's draft plan for a half-cent transportation sales tax could bring $2 million a year to Atascadero—what will it mean for our community's future?

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Plano staff updates council on DART negotiations and alternative-transit procurement City staff reported ongoing negotiations with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), vendor changes in the city's alternative-transit procurement, and a target to have an alternative continuity pilot in place by May 3.

Plano is in the midst of crucial negotiations with DART and is racing against a deadline to establish an alternative transit solution by May 3.

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Council liaison says JTA is cutting fares: fixed routes to $1, paratransit to $1, and Navi free Rahman Johnson told the committee Jan. 6 that JTA has reduced fixed‑route fares from $1.75 to $1.00 (a 43% cut), reduced paratransit from $2 to $1, and made the Navi neighborhood service complimentary; he announced public input meetings in early January and urged the public to use the reduced fares.

Big news for Duval County commuters: JTA is slashing bus fares by 43% and making neighborhood rides free!

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County seeks transit study funding; warns $800,000 in federal urban transit funds may be at risk County staff requested $250,000 (80/20 federal-local match) for an MPO-led transit study to evaluate Mountain Mobility service expansions and coordination with the city's transit study; staff warned roughly $800,000 of urban (5307) funds is at risk of federal rescission and will return to the board in two weeks for action.

Buncombe County is gearing up for a groundbreaking transit study with a $250,000 budget, but $800,000 in federal funds hangs in the balance!

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Intercity Transit outlines May 2026 redesign, BRT‑lite corridor and new Tumwater service Intercity Transit told Tumwater council it plans a Phase 3 system redesign slated for May 2026 that adds a BRT‑lite corridor, extends service to Henderson Boulevard and parts of Old Highway 99, expands paratransit coverage and relies on interlining to preserve one-seat trips in Tumwater.

Intercity Transit is set to revolutionize Tumwater's transport with a bold redesign in May 2026, introducing a BRT-lite corridor and expanding service to more neighborhoods!

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Marin Safe Routes ranks Lucky Drive top for Corte Madera; advocates press town to revive southern Greenway link Marin Safe Routes presented a corridor-based prioritization that places Lucky Drive at the top for Corte Madera and lists a southern Greenway segment (the so-called Whale Trail) as critical; residents and BPAC members urged the town to pursue design funding and interjurisdictional coordination.

Corte Madera is on the verge of transforming its walking and biking infrastructure, with Lucky Drive topping the priority list and advocates pushing for the crucial "Whale Trail" connection to enhance community access.

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Johnson County unveils 'foundational' transit plan to boost frequency, shrink microtransit footprint The county presented a 64-page strategic transit plan proposing a 'foundational' system: higher frequency on key corridors, standardized 60-minute headways on local routes, a reduced microtransit service area inside the 435 loop, potential rebrand and return-to-fares, and ADA paratransit implications; the plan will return for formal approval next週.

Johnson County is redefining its transit system with a bold new plan that promises more frequent service on key routes while streamlining microtransit coverage.

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Adams County reviews 85.21 specialized-transportation grant application and service metrics Transportation staff reviewed the county's annual 85.21 grant application, outlined three projects serving seniors and residents with disabilities and reported YTD trip counts and local match sources; volunteer drivers are reimbursed at 58 cents per mile.

Adams County is gearing up to secure vital funding for their specialized transportation services, ensuring seniors and individuals with disabilities stay mobile and connected.

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City Council backs PSTA-led plan to revive Tampa–St. Pete ferry, prioritizes North Basin dock The City of St. Petersburg voted unanimously to endorse an interlocal agreement that would place ferry operations under the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) with Hubbard's/Tampa Bay Sea Taxi as the contracted operator. Council amended the agreement to emphasize a North Basin temporary dock as the first priority and authorized staff to go 

St. Petersburg's City Council just greenlit a game-changing plan to revive the year-round ferry service with a new operator, promising to enhance local transit and boost federal funding!

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Council creates shared-street authority, designates SW Ashwood as 10 mph shared street Council adopted a new municipal code chapter enabling shared‑street designations under recent state law and designated Southwest Ashwood Street in McCormick Village as a shared street with a 10 mph speed limit.

Port Orchard has officially designated Southwest Ashwood Street as a shared street, embracing a pedestrian-friendly future with a 10 mph speed limit!

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Taos approves $863,425 in airport subsidy payments after slow late‑summer bookings The council approved two motions to cover minimum revenue guarantees for JSX and Contour flights in September, drawing on RAISE grant funding and town budget authority; town and airport staff said bookings were up but seasonal shortfalls produced the costs.

Taos just approved a whopping $863,425 in subsidies to keep their airport running smoothly, despite summer booking challenges.

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Council approves 2026–27 transit contract with Caledonia and Mount Pleasant and authorizes grant applications The Common Council authorized the mayor and city clerk to sign the 2026–27 contract for Racine transit service in the villages of Caledonia and Mount Pleasant, approving projected revenues of $650,000 in 2026 and $703,750 in 2027, and granted permission to apply for 2026 public transit assistance grants from the Wisconsin Department of Transport.

Racine's Common Council has just approved a groundbreaking transit contract that promises $1.35 million in revenue while expanding services to neighboring villages!

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HRT proposes trimming low‑ridership routes in Newport News and expanding microtransit to preserve service Hampton Roads Transit told the Newport News City Council it plans to shrink low‑performing local bus mileage, reinvest savings into higher‑frequency regional backbone routes and microtransit zones, and aims to improve reliability amid a chronic operator shortage.

Hampton Roads Transit is set to revamp bus services by cutting low-ridership routes and expanding on-demand microtransit options to boost efficiency and reliability.

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Massachusetts legislators introduce bill to expedite Department of Transportation project delivery Bill mandates quick start on transportation projects within seven days of traffic studies

Massachusetts legislators are pushing for a groundbreaking bill that promises to kickstart transportation projects within just seven days of traffic studies!

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Planning Coordination Advisory Committee Reviews MBTA's Strategic Plan and Upcoming Events Committee discusses MBTA's funding and infrastructure initiative along with upcoming October meeting details.

The NVTA just approved a major funding boost for public transit in Northern Virginia, set to enhance accessibility and ease congestion for thousands of commuters!

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Bend City Council Proclaims September 29 to October 5 as Week Without Driving Councilor Mendez's proclamation encourages community members to use alternative transportation methods.

Bend City Council just kicked off the "Week Without Driving," urging residents to explore biking, walking, and public transit for a more connected community!

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Flower Mound Council Approves $5.26M Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Council unanimously approves construction agreement for vital treatment plant rehabilitation project.

Flower Mound is set for a major infrastructure overhaul, thanks to a $30 million funding initiative aimed at improving roads and enhancing community mobility!

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Omaha City Council Advances Urban Core Housing Mobility Plan with Front Porch Investments City officials endorse funding for affordable housing in the urban core during council meeting.

Omaha is on the brink of a housing transformation, with a bold plan to invest $490 million in affordable housing and urban mobility that could reshape the city's future.

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