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Talking Transit: President’s proposed budget would boost transit; states not waiting on Washington
Published monthly, MPC’s Talking Transit provides updates about transit-related activities around the world. Get In the Loop on all the latest local, national, and international transit headlines. >> Did You Know?So far in 2013, three governors – in both red and blue states…
MAP-21 changes how the U.S. invests in transportation by requiring performance measures
For the first time ever, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), the current federal transportation authorization, requires the establishment of national goals and performance measures in planning for transportation investments. It’s the first step toward creating a truly…
Talking Transit: MAP-21 New performance measures - Why Illinois should implement a merit-based funding approach to state transportation investments now
Published monthly, MPC’s Talking Transit provides updates about transit-related activities around the world. Get In the Loop on all the latest local, national, and international transit headlines. >> Talking Transit is supported by Bombardier. Did you know: Current Illinois…
Talking Transit: MPC supports HB1549, the Merit Based Transportation Investments in Illinois Act
Published monthly, MPC’s Talking Transit provides updates about transit-related activities around the world. Get In the Loop on all the latest local, national, and international transit headlines. >> Talking Transit is supported by Bombardier. Did you Know? Current Illinois…
Talking Transit: A look at the CTA pass price increase
Published monthly, MPC’s Talking Transit provides updates about transit-related activities around the world. Get In the Loop on all the latest local, national, and international transit headlines. >> Talking Transit is supported by Bombardier. Did you know? For the fourth year…
Talking Transit: Union Station at Capacity while Amtrak ridership up in Illinois
Published twice a month, MPC’s Talking Transit provides updates about transit-related activities around the world. Get In the Loop on all the latest local, national, and international transit headlines. >> Did you Know? In Illinois, inter-city ridership on Amtrak grew by 5.6 percent…
Talking Transit: MPC working with employers to encourage alternatives to driving alone
Get In the Loop on all the latest transportation headlines. Did you know? Workers can set aside $125 each month pre-tax to pay for mass transit expenses. Do you wish there was a one-stop shop to help you save time, money and the stresses often associated with getting to and from work? The…
The Parking Predicament: Oak Park’s parking management program uses permits, meters to promote efficient land use
See all the articles in the Solving the Parking Predicament series. >> MPC research assistant Lena Ferguson authored this post. Oak Park, Ill., just west of Chicago is easily transit accessible by two Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) train lines, several CTA buses and the regional commuter…
Talking Transit: Chicago transit gets open payment system
MPC Research Assistant Melanie Truhn contributed to this post. Published twice a month, MPC’s Talking Transit provides updates about transit-related activities around the world. Get In the Loop on all the latest local, national, and international transit headlines. >> Did You Know?…
The Parking Predicament: San Francisco uses technology and zoning to optimize parking
See all the articles in the Solving the Parking Predicament series. >> MPC research assistant Lena Ferguson authored this post. In San Francisco, SFpark is a variably priced, federally funded pilot program that periodically adjusts meter and garage pricing to match demand, and collects and…

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