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PSTA Board of Directors meetings are held in the Board Room at PSTA Headquarters, 3201 Scherer Drive, St. Petersburg on the fourth Wednesday of each month, unless otherwise posted. Eight of the fifteen Board members must be present in order to hold a meeting. All meetings are open to the public. The Executive Director, Department Directors, designated staff members, and PSTA's General Counsel also attend Board meetings.

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2010 Board Meetings

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Date	Time	Document Type
December 1, 2010 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM
October 27, 2010 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM
October 11, 2010 Board of Directors Meeting	11:00 AM
September 22, 2010 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM
September 15, 2010 Public Hearing	6:00 PM
September 8, 2010 Public Hearing	6:00 PM
August 25, 2010 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM
July 28, 2010 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM
July 14, 2010 Budget Workshop Meeting	9:00 AM
June 23, 2010 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM
June 9, 2010 Budget Workshop Meeting	9:00 AM
May 26, 2010 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM
April 28, 2010 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM
April 7, 2010 Budget Workshop Meeting	9:00 AM
March 24, 2010 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM
February 24, 2010 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM
January 27, 2010 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM

2009 Board Meetings

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Meeting	Time	Agenda & Meeting	Board Minutes & Summaries
December 02, 2009 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	December 2 Agenda Agreements	December 2 Summary December 2 Minutes
October 28, 2009 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	October 28 Agenda	October 28 Summary October 28 Minutes
September 23, 2009 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	September 23 Agenda Legal Agreement	September 23 Minutes September 23 Summary
August 26, 2009 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	August 26 Agenda	August 26 Minutes August 26 Summary
July 22, 2009 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	July 22 Agenda	July 22 Minutes July 22 Summary
June 24, 2009 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	June 24 Agenda	June 24 Minutes June 24 Summary
May 27, 2009 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	May 27 Agenda	May 27 Minutes May 27 Summary
April 22, 2009 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	April 22 Agenda	April 22 Minutes April 22 Summary
March 25, 2009 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	March 25 Agenda	March 25 Minutes March 25 Summary
February 25, 2009 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	February 25 Agenda	February 25 Minutes February 25 Summary
January 28, 2009 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	January 28 Agenda	January 28 Minutes January 28 Summary

2008 Board Meetings

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Meeting	Time	Agenda & Meeting	Board Minutes & Summaries
December 3, 2008 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	December 3 Agenda	December 3 Minutes December 3 Summary
October 22, 2008 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	October 22 Agenda	October 22 Minutes October 22 Summary
September 24, 2008 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	September 24 Agenda	September 24 Minutes September 24 Summary
August 27, 2008 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	August 27 Agenda	August 27 Minutes August 27 Summary
July 23, 2008 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	July 23 Agenda	July 23 Minutes July 23 Summary
June 25, 2008 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	June 25 Agenda	June 25 Minutes June 25 Summary
May 28, 2008 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	May 28 Agenda	May 28 Minutes May 28 Summary
April 23, 2008 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	April 23 Agenda	April 23 Minutes April 23 Summary
March 26, 2008 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	March 26 Agenda	March 26 Minutes March 26 Summary
February 27, 2008 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	February 27 Agenda	February 27 Minutes February 27 Summary
January 23, 2008 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	January 23 Agenda	January 23 Minutes January 23 Summary

2007 Board Meetings

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Meeting	Time	Agenda & Meeting	Board Minutes & Summaries
December 5, 2007 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	December 5 Agenda	December 5 Minutes December 5 Summary
October 24, 2007 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	October 24 Agenda	October 24 Minutes October 24 Summary
September 18, 2007 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	September 18 Agenda	September 18 Minutes September 18 Summary
August 22, 2007 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	August 22 Agenda	August 22 Minutes August 22 Summary
July 25, 2007 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	July 25 Agenda	July 25 Minutes July 25 Summary
June 27, 2007 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	June 27 Agenda	June 27 Minutes June 27 Summary
May 23, 2007 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	May 23 Agenda	May 23 Minutes May 23 Summary
April 25, 2007 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	April 25 Agenda	April 25 Minutes April 25 Summary
April 4, 2007 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	April 4 Agenda	April 4 Minutes April 4 Summary
February 28, 2007 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	February 28 Agenda	February 28 Minutes February 28 Summary
January 24, 2007 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	January 24 Agenda	January 24 Minutes January 24 Summary

2006 Board Meetings

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Meeting	Time	Agenda & Meeting	Board Minutes & Summaries
November 29, 2006 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	November 29 Agenda	November 29 Minutes November 29 Summary
October 25, 2006 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	October 25 Agenda	October 25 Minutes October 25 Summary
September 27, 2006 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	September 27 Agenda	September 27 Minutes September 27 Summary
August 23, 2006 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	August 23 Agenda	August 23 Minutes August 23 Summary
July 26, 2006 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	July 26 Agenda	July 26 Minutes July 26 Summary
June 28, 2006 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	June 28 Agenda	June 28 Minutes June 28 Summary
May 24, 2006 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	May 24 Agenda	May 24 Minutes May 24 Summary
April 26, 2006 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	April 26 Agenda	April 26 Minutes April 26 Summary
March 22, 2006 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	March 22 Agenda	March 22 Minutes March 22 Summary
February 22, 2006 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	February 22 Agenda	February 22 Minutes February 22 Summary
January 25, 2006 Board of Directors Meeting	9:00 AM	January 25 Agenda	January 25 Minutes January 25 Summary

2010 Finance Committee Meetings

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Date	Time	Document Type
October 22, 2010	1:30 PM
September 17, 2010	1:30 PM
August 20, 2010	1:30 PM
July 23, 2010	1:30 PM
June 18, 2010	1:30 PM
April 23, 2010	1:00 PM
February 19, 2010	1:30 PM
January 22, 2010	1:30 PM

2009 Finance Committee Meetings

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Meeting	Time	Agenda & Meeting	Board Minutes & Summaries
November 20, 2009	1:30 PM	Meeting Cancelled
October 23, 2009	1:30 PM	October 23 Agenda	October 23 Minutes
September 18, 2009	1:30 PM	September 18 Agenda	September 18 Minutes
August 21, 2009	9:00 AM	August 21 Agenda	August 21 Minutes
July 17, 2009	1:30 PM	Meeting Cancelled
June 19, 2009	1:30 PM	June 19 Agenda	June 19 Minutes
May 22, 2009	1:30 PM	May 22 Agenda	May 22 Minutes
April 17, 2009	1:30 PM	April 17 Agenda	April 17 Minutes
March 2009	1:30 PM	Meeting Cancelled
February 20, 2009	1:30 PM	February 20 Agenda	February 20 Minutes
January 23, 2009	1:30 PM	January 23 Agenda	January 23 Minutes

2008 Finance Committee Meetings

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Meeting	Time	Agenda & Meeting	Board Minutes & Summaries
November 24, 2008	8:30 AM	November 24 Agenda	November 24 Minutes
October 17, 2008	9:00 AM	October 17 Agenda	October 17 Minutes
August 15, 2008	9:00 AM	August 15 Agenda	August 15 Minutes
June 20, 2008	9:00 AM	June 20 Agenda	June 20 Minutes
May 16, 2008	9:00 AM	May 16 Agenda	May 16 Minutes
April 18, 2008	9:00 AM	April 18 Agenda	April 18 Minutes
March 21, 2008	9:00 AM	March 21 Agenda	March 21 Minutes
February 15, 2008	9:00 AM	February 15 Agenda	February 15 Minutes
January 18, 2008	9:00 AM	January 18 Agenda	January 18 Minutes

2007 Finance Committee Meetings

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Meeting	Time	Agenda & Meeting	Board Minutes & Summaries
November 20, 2007	9:00 AM	November 20 Agenda	November 20 Minutes
October 19, 2007	9:00 AM	October 19 Agenda	October 19 Minutes
September 25, 2007	9:00 AM	No Agenda	September 25 Minutes
September 10, 2007	9:00 AM	No Agenda	September 10 Minutes
August 17, 2007	9:00 AM	August 17 Agenda	August 17 Minutes
June 8, 2007	9:00 AM	June 8 Agenda	June 8 Minutes

2010 Press Releases

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Date	Press Release
November 19	Stakeholder Forums Planned for Pinellas County Transit Study
November 15	PSTA and Jolley Trolley Celebrate New Weekend Service
October 22	PSTA Sets New Ridership Record
September 21	PSTA to Streamline Bus Service and Increase Some Fares
September 20	PSTA Adds New DART Service Providers, Keeps Fare at $3.50 per Trip
September 20	New, Fuel Efficient Hybrid SmartBuses Hit the Road This Week!
August 26	PSTA Looks Forward to Record Setting Year!
August 26	PSTA to Hold Fiscal Year 2010-11 Budget Public Hearings
July 13	A Big Step Forward for Transportation in Pinellas
July 2	PSTA Holding Two Additional Fare and Service Change Workshops, Plus Three Public Hearings
July 2	PSTA to Hold a Program of Projects Capital Grant Application Public Hearing
July 1	PSTA to Provide Regular Weekday Service on Monday, July 5
June 14	Thursday is National Dump the Pump Day!
June 11	PSTA Holding Fare and Service Modification Workshops
April 28	PSTA Sets All-Time Monthly Ridership Record!
April 27	Kids Can Ride PSTA All Summer Long for Only $35!
April 21	Hybrid Buses Surpass Fuel Efficiency Predictions!
March 3	Florida Public Transportation Association Launches "Tell Your Story" Contest
February 5	PSTA to Implement Service Improvements

2009 Press Releases

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Date	Press Release
December 21	Ride FREE When Santa is on the Bus!
November 16	PSTA and St. Petersburg Unveil New Shuttle Service
October 27	PSTA & HART Partner to Provide Opportunities for Businesses
October 2	New Partnership to Boost Public Transit on Clearwater Beach!
October 2	New Partnerships Improve Transit Service Starting Sunday!
September 30	Innovative DART Choice Program Begins Tomorrow
September 14	PSTA DART Clients Have Choice of Providers
September 3	PSTA to Hold Public Hearings
August 31	PSTA to Offer Choices for Demand Response Service
July 28	PSTA Bus Driver Saves Home from Fire!
July 3	Celebrate Fireworks and the Future of Transit in Dunedin!
June 27	PSTA Introduces New Hybrid SmartBus
June 27	PSTA to Introduce New Hybrid SmartBus at "Green Living Workshop"
June 18	PSTA Celebrates National Dump the Pump Day With Local Resorts!
April 20	Witness Says PSTA Driver's Actions Were Just Ducky!
April 15	PSTA Joins the Google Transit Network
March 30	Proposed Economic Stimulus Program of Projects Public Hearing
March 26	One of the BEST Transit CSR's in North America Works at PSTA!
February 4	PSTA Continues to Improve Bus Service

2010 Project Advisory Committee Meetings

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Date	Time	Document Type
December 13, 2010 Epicenter	10:15 AM	*NOTE: December 2010 meeting will be held at the Epicenter.
November 8, 2010	10:00 AM
October 11, 2010	11:00 AM
September 13, 2010	11:00 AM
August 23, 2010 PSTA	11:00 AM
July 12, 2010 Pinellas MPO	11:00 AM

2010 Transit Advisory Committee Meetings

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Date	Time	Document Type
November 9, 2010	10:00 AM
October 12, 2010	10:00 AM
September 14, 2010	10:00 AM
August 10, 2010	10:00 AM
July 13, 2010	10:00 AM
June 8, 2010	10:00 AM
May 11, 2010	10:00 AM
April 13, 2010	10:00 AM
March 9, 2010	10:00 AM
February 9, 2010	10:00 AM
January 12, 2010	10:00 AM

2009 Transit Advisory Committee Meetings

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Meeting	Time	Agenda & Meeting	Board Minutes & Summaries
December 10, 2009	10:00 AM	December 10 Agenda	December 10 Attendance December 10 Summary
November 10, 2009	10:00 AM	November 10 Agenda	November 10 Attendance November 10 Summary
October 13, 2009	10:00 AM	October 13 Agenda	October 13 Attendance October 13 Summary
September 8, 2009	10:00 AM	September 8 Notice September 8 Agenda	September 8 Attendance September 8 Summary

2010 Transit News

Date	Articles
December 15 - 22	Santa has one heck of a commute on Christmas Eve... see how much his transportation costs! Pinellas transit plans: Making the roads safer for pedestrians Pinellas helps keep transit planning on track \| St. Pete Times editorial Can streetcars save America's cities? Congress passes two key provisions, advances public transportation USDOT Secretary Roy LaHood: High-speed-rail will be our generation's legacy How Shared Space Challenges Conventional Thinking about Transportation Design Arlington, Virginia: Livable By Design Q&A: Why TIA isn't on proposed high speed rail route Ft. Worth Council Opponents’ Streetcar Criticisms Don’t Hold Up Hillsborough looks for ways to finance light rail High(er) Speed Rail May Yet Reach Vancouver Rep. Mica supporting high-speed rail to Tampa Utah Transit Authority finalized operating agreement for first “transit-oriented development” project with a developer The promise of a streetcar has energized commercial projects along Loyola Avenue in New Orleans New report: State transportation decisions could save money and reduce carbon emissions USDOT "Buy America" webpage helps American businesses reap benefits of historic investments in trans infrastructure Bypassed: What killing the train means for Madison, WI Great holiday gift ideas for transit fans from our friends at TransLink in Vancouver
November 23 - December 14	St. Pete Times editorial: Rick Scott should accept federal funds for Florida's high-speed rail In aftermath of rail's defeat in Hillsborough, Pinellas puts the brakes on its plans Auckland: high-end median busway proposed for eastern suburbs North America's First Low-Floor, Electro-Hybrid Streetcar Arrives in U.S. Urban Planning Musical Takes the Stage in Brooklyn Rep. Mica Supporting High-Speed Rail To Tampa The Future of Urban Sustainable Mobility: Go Beyond the Car Looks like Santa's trading in his sleigh for a bullet train More U.S. Rail Funds for 12 States as Two Reject Aid Feds will pull, redistribute Wisconsin's high-speed rail money @metrorail streetcar project in Tempe receives regional approval Artist housing planned near light rail station in Seattle Chicago Tribune: Why Rick Scott should love rail Amtrack set a ridership record for Thanksgiving travel Florida’s High-Speed Superregion Japan May Offer $210 Million Loan for Florida High-Speed Train Hillsborough County Commission Chair Wants to Find a New Way to Fund Light Rail America's Greenest Governor Discusses Smart Growth, Clean Energy 7 reasons why big cities matter Building affordable housing for the average worker Green Line complete, new connections on track in Dallas It's time to update the definition of "smart growth" China Bullet Trains Double Rail Stocks as Boom Brings Most Tracks in World Every $1 billion invested in public transportation supports and creates approximately 36,000 jobs. (APTA) If We Build High Speed Rail, Will People Use It? Granbury Hills apartment complex in Fort Worth will go kablooie on Saturday GE's tandem-battery electric bus 2010 Elections—What Will They Mean For Transit? Transit advocates call Lansing, or why do we think rail equals socialism and air equals freedom? How will cities be shaped by transit in the future? Transportation: A matter of choice It all started on a bus: 55 yrs ago yesterday, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat and changed the course of history Check out BMW's 97.5% recyclable subway car Quirky Tram Runs Again, Delighting Its Riders Goal is to develop a 'total-transit network' (in Arizona) Through the Recovery Act, DOT delivers second chances to infrastructure, workers Dallas LRT system responsible for $7b in transit-oriented development and is expected to reduce pollutant emissions by > 320 tons per yr from Downtown West, Minneapolis TIGER Funding Set Loose in Philly Park and Transit Hub With the death of the ARC tunnel, NY now looks at extending the #7 subway line under the Hudson River and into NJ Popular Science Archive Gallery: Thrilling Trains of the Future Infrastructure in the US is crumbling Driving a car doesn’t mean being in control A New Political Reality Settling in for National Transportation Financing In Los Angeles, Big Step Ahead for Mass Transit Regional approach for light rail just talk for now Town seeks 'Transit Village' designation Finding ways to unsnarl transit from @TBARTA Board Chair Ronnie Duncan What is PSTA thankful for? Our passengers, of course! October was another great month: 1,129,173 rides... that's up 1.5% over Oct last year! Tampa Bay area should invest in transit system MTA offering service to Hogwarts? Magical Harry Potter train line appears on subway sign High-speed rail projects land in tug of war between governors Government Leaders May Kill High-Speed Rail
November 19 - 22	Calgary condo project sells out first two towers Florida High-Speed Transit Plan Could Be Derailed Grand plans for ‘Gulch’ transit hub in Atlanta Officials in Virginia want economic development to be part of light rail National High Speed Rail Plan Unveiled, Despite Political Roadblocks Preparing for High-Speed Rail in Florida Pinellas County Transit Alternatives Analysis: Upcoming Stakeholder Forums... Sending Subway to N.J. Is Developers’ Dream
November 11 - 18	Save on parking, ride Route 61 to the Dunedin Celtic Festival on Saturday! Last bus back is 7:20 pm. Forget high speed rail, the future is high speed buses! (hilarious fake "news" story from The Onion) Business leaders: Build light-rail leg to Tampa airport Check out these great photos from yesterday's Jolley Trolley ribbon cutting event... the new service starts tomorrow! Individual drivers warned they'll feel mass transit cuts in Pittsburgh We must invest in transit needs - guest column in the St. Pete Times by PSTA Board Chair R.B. Johnson Anti-tax group pledges $250,000 to fight regional rail agency Jolley Trolley tries out new route through Dunedin, Palm Harbor to Tarpon Springs High Speed Rail = Free Puppies? Decision to cancel ARC Tunnel project has ripple effects Talking High-Speed Rail with Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta Who's Driving This Public Transit System? U.S. Department of Transportation Supports Walk-Friendly Communities South Hills 'transit-oriented development' could be first of many Transit's role in "sprawl repair" The Density Fallacy The Power of the Pursestrings Shifts to a Livability Denier in the House Tampa light rail on HART agenda again, Pinellas tackles issue too New light rail lines expected to spur economic devlopment in Las Colinas, TX What's next for transit plan in Hillsborough? Move forward, of course... Denver Post: Neighborhood divided on possible rail station move across street... both sides want it! Fostering Transit-Oriented Communities The Fiscal Argument for Transportation Reform A fast way to jump-start economy Officials say an extension of Metrorail to a transit hub near Miami Int'l Airport is scheduled for completion in 2012 Indianapolis leaders won't OK referendum allowing voters to decide whether to raise taxes to pay for expanded transit
November 5 - 10	Transportation Secretary LaHood to states: Proceed with rail projects or give up stimulus funds Pasco commissioner suggests tricounty vote on transit As I See It: The time is now for leadership... editorial by Indian Rocks Beach Mayor & PSTA Board Chair R.B. Johnson The connection between transportation and social justice Street Art Way Below the Street Illinois says: We'll take Wisconsin's $810M in stimulus money People in their teens and twenties are more interested in gadgets than cars How to see New York's secret city hall subway stop New Yorkers know that No to high speed rail = No to jobs, No to revitalized manufacturing, No to economic development U.S. Transportation System Is In Crisis After Light Rail Tax Defeat, Doubts About Tampa-Orlando High-Speed Rail Line Pause in growth offers chance for wise planning Giants give Caltrain a boost Portland building a bridge for transit and bicyclists only... no cars allowed Pinellas County focuses on transportation: Commissioners support plan to merge PPC and MPO Norfolk to go artsy with new bike racks Battle Against Sprawl - Costs Outweigh Benefits Sole bidder on Minneapolis site proposes apartments, retail, office mix Transit Oriented Development
October 29 - November 4	Key lawmaker cool to high-speed rail grants London Heathrow Owner Backs U.K.'s High-Speed Rail Plan Twin Cities awarded $16 million for equitable transit oriented development Cities in Flux: Latino New Urbanism "Cities" may not matter as much as we think - regions and neighborhoods are where things actually happen Huffines Kicks Off $300M Transit-Oriented Development in Lewisville, TX Transit-oriented development on track in Warminster, PA St. Pete Times editorial: (Hillsborough) Transit plan's defeat only a temporary setback Take a peek inside the Smart Growth Leadership Institute's tool box Almere, Netherlands as bus-oriented development Center for Transit-Oriented Development report details how Community Development Finance Institutions can promote TOD Zero Parking Means More Affordable Housing for Fort Greene 2060 Florida Transportation Plan draft is online - FDOT is seeking public input Dignity by design: rebuilding a historic neighborhood where some risked all for their humanity Funds being lined up for Shannon Transit Village
October 27 - 28	New APTA survey says nearly 2/3 of U.S. travelers will use high speed rail Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood talks to @grist about livable communities Baltimore wins $19 million in loans, grants for community development - plans include Transit Oriented Development With More Federal Funding, Florida in Striking Distance of New High-Speed Line China shows off its 220 mph train Dramatic plans in the works for Transit Oriented Development near the West Bank station in Minneapolis St. Pete Times editorial: Hillsborough transit plan improves accountability Transit commute subsidy set to return to $120; The PSTA/HART Passport is $85, so new level still covers you here! A family copes with the unexpected costs of sprawl (video) Lewisville City Council (TX) recently approved a resolution that includes Transit Oriented Development for Old Town Trolley service in North Pinellas is a result of happy collaboration More rail and transit oriented development coming to Bridgeport, CT
October 20 - 26	Study: Greater investment could revive U.S.' leadership in world rail industry Transit links crucial to suburban prosperity St. Pete Times article: PSTA breaks ridership records despite cutting services Very cool Bike Hub coming to Hollywood & Vine transit oriented development Urban-revitalization tour explores Broad Street corridor in Richmond, VA Florida gets additional $800 million for high-speed rail Why Cities are Key to American Success in the 21st Century Minimize parking, maximize the city Smart Growth = Smart Economics Transit advocates in Ft. Worth (TX) push for rail reinvestment zones Nice story from Fox 13 about our record ridership Nat'l Resources Defense Council blog: A very impressive two weeks for the federal sustainability partnership Tampa wins $1.2 million federal grant to plan transit-oriented development Building code could answer need of affordable housing in Dover Urban and Rural Development Funds Pour into Colorado Grant designed to connect jobs, affordable housing Hawthorne aims to spruce up rail neighborhood, end parking woes with 'transit village' concept Shanghai-Hangzhou high-speed rail line starts Tuesday (FYI: 202 km = 125.5 mi, 131 yaen ticket = $19.67 US) US leads the way to communities of the future (The Sydney Morning Herald) Urban logistics go electric Delaware awarded $2.25 million grant to address transportation needs at former Chrysler plant Baby Boomers, Gen Y, and the Recession Shift Long-Held Housing Tastes and Trends Cleveland, Akron part of regional planning group that wins $4.25 million 'sustainable communities' grant Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Regional planners told to focus on urban areas; experts say investmnt needed in transportation Transit-oriented development plan in S. Norwalk (CT) fueled by $222K from HUD County climbs aboard Jolley Trolley to Dunedin, Palm Harbor, and Tarpon Springs
October 7 - 19	Utah gets $5 million grant from US Dept of Housing & Urban Development for Transit Oriented Development (TOD) project King County, WA receives $500,000 federal grant for sustainable development that will spur local jobs Density: Our Ticket To The Green Express The transit tax: 20 questions, or everything you need to know about the Hillsborough sales tax proposal American voters overwhelmingly support broader access to public transportation and safe walking and biking National Transit Oriented Development (TOD) database is now live! This would be a great opportunity for Transit Oriented Development: Largo hears plans for retail center New Working Group to Coordinate and Attract $150 Million for Economic Development and Opportunity Maryland Governor Announces "Smart Sites," projected to create 2000+ permanent jobs in MD via smart growth efforts St. Pete Times: Palm Harbor jumps on to catch Jolley Trolley Talkin' About A Rail-Volution? Measuring the Broader Impacts of Transportation WMNF: Florida's High Speed Rail on track for 2015 Virginian-Pilot article: Thinking big & smart: Harbor Park as regional hub w/light rail, passngr trains, ferries, buses Some are floating the idea that rather than gas tax based on gallons, we should pay based on Vehicle Miles Traveled Washington Post: Are trolley lines more than just a fashionable bit of nostalgia? Wall Street Journal: The case for suburban renewal The Treasury Dept has released a new report called: An Economic Analysis of Infrastructure Investment Star-Telegram (Texas) column: Streetcars will take us in the right direction Georgia DOT hopes project will be catalyst for one of the largest Transit Oriented Development projects in the country The Financial Burden of Being Mobile (mobile via car, that is) Kenmore, WA looks at transit friendly zoning New York Times: Unpaving paradise Washington Post: Arlington County approved guidelines that will steer redev of Crystal City for next 40 years Chicago Tribune: Union Station on track for $40 million rehab NYC Achieves Greenhouse Gas Reductions, But Not With Transportation WTSP 10 News: A MOSI tour gives the public a sneak peek into a high-speed rail train Boston Globe: State considering rail line extension to Gillette Stadium The Virginian-Pilot: Light-rail trains hit the track in Norfolk test
September 25 - October 6	Property owners in TX donate land for Transit Oriented Development right of way Industry survey confirms developers shifting to Smart Growth The star of the hit TV show "Mad Men" doesn't own a car. He rides the bus in LA! Tampa Tribune: Business Gets Onboard High-speed rail: no turning back on American jobs, economic opportunities, mobility gains USA Today: Is high speed rail on track in U.S.? St. Petersburg Times article: In Charlotte, Tampa sees its vision for light rail Massachusetts issues South Coast Rail community grants, investment order Tribune endorses 1 cent tax for Hillsborough too Denver Post commentary: Denver's Union Station to be national model for transit hub and transit oriented development St. Petersburg Times article: 1 cent tax for transportation is money well spent Dunedin says yes to Jolley Trolley Long Island's first "greenway" Transit Oriented Development: Affordable senior housing to be built next to RTD light rail station Smart Growth in California Expected to Save $1.66 Billion in Health Costs St. Petersburg Times article: Tampa's proposed light rail routes up for more discussion Epoch Times: Atlantic Yards (NY) plaza design unveiled, includes new subway entrance The Times Herald: Officials in PA hope to add rail stop to nation's 2nd largest mall Atlanta Journal-Constitution article: Atlanta poised to capitalize on two new transit options Want to Ease Commuter Pain? Highways and Sprawl Won’t Help Environmental Law & Policy Cntr Launches Clearinghouse of High-Speed Rail Info: policy, funding, construction, planning Stamford Advocate article: Stamford, CT zoning board OK's new transit oriented development near train station Washington Post: Smart growth advocacy group markets directly to developers to encourage building near Metro stations Did you miss the Connecting Pinellas County to High Speed Rail Workshop? Check out this video summary. ABC Action News video: Light Rail working in Phoenix NJ Transit Proposes Downtown Hoboken Development Applications for TIGER II Funding Overwhelm What U.S. DOT Can Dish Out Tampa Tribune: HART's first light rail line could extend north past airport Natural Resources Defense Council blog post: The importance of transit context and design Tampa Tribune: Hillsborough & Pasco officials unite for mass transit How to get people out of their cars Chicago Tribune: CTA extending red line, adding 4 stations in disadvantaged neighborhoods Tampa Tribune article: Charlotte rail leads to millions in development, Tampa Bay area has same potential St. Pete Times article: Dunedin pledges $43,000 to expand Jolley Trolley route
September 20 - 24	Tell the world how transit benefits you by telling your story on the American Public Transportation Association's video wall! The Oregonian article: After 10 years planning, construction slated to begin on Killingsworth Station in North Portland Creating Equitable Communities through Mixed-Income Transit-Oriented Development Nat'l Housing Conf Guest Blogger Sasha Forbes: Creating Equitable Communities through Mixed-Income Transit-Oriented Dev Streetsblog.net: Development Near Transit Too Pricey? Build More Transit El Monte, CA replacing old bus station with state-of-the-art facility, hopes to spark Transit Oriented Development Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Wilkinsburg, PA approves new comprehensive plan that includes Transit Oriented Development Washington Post article: Metro and Maryland shop 39-acre spot ABC Action News: Light rail in Tampa: A look at Phoenix, Arizona Baltimore Business Journal: DC Metro seeks developers for new Transit Oriented Development Metro Station Massachusetts has developed a smart growth tool kit that has tons of great info about Transit Oriented Develoment Articles about our New Hybrid SmartBuses: Tampa Bay Business Journal: PSTA adds Smart Buses to fleet Video from News Channel 8 featuring our new hybrid buses! News Channel 8: New energy-saving buses rolling out this week in Pinellas Bus Ride Magazine The Transit Wire Tampa Tribune Victoria Tranport Policy Institute report: Evaluating Rail Transit Criticism Twelve Anti-Transit Myths: A Conservative Critique Seattle Times article: Developers drawn again to Rainier Valley rail stations Four areas in Tucson targeted for transit oriented development Guelph Mercury article: For Salt Lake City, light rail was the right track Tampa Tribune article: Tampa looks to Phoenix as model for light rail system
September 13 - 17	Smart Growth can save $1.66 billion in public health costs Huffington Post: Better Transportation Investment Creates More Jobs Huffington Post: Public Transportation, The Wave Of The Future Washington Business Journal article: Transit-oriented project at New Carrollton could become national model PSTA is #88 on Metro Magazine's list of top 100 transit fleets! >Portland, a Global Model of Transit-Oriented Development New research shows that high-speed rail does deliver economic growth Borough of Hawthorne, NJ wants to be a Transit Village Human Transit blog post: Lego has introduced a public transportion set! St. Pete Times column about Hillsborough: Rail may get the glamor, but beefing up bus service is a big vote too Great video about 40 years of "smart growth" in Arlington, Virginia St. Pete Times Editorial by Gary Sasso: Benefits of Rail Transport
September 7 - 10	New York Times article: Study Links Sprawl, Obesity Metro Magazine article: Tapping TOD Principles to Continue Sustainable Growth in Austin Siemens Takes Campaign for U.S. High-Speed Rail Straight to the Customer Dear Uncle Sam: Transit Design Really Does Matter Study Shows Economic Impact of Low-income Housing Tax Credits Development Along Transit Corridors in Metro Denver Wired Magazine: Message to to Texters: Park the Car, Take the Bus You Can't Have Good TOD Without the T Incorporating Health Objectives Into Transport Planning Transit Modes: See the differences between High Speed Rail, Commuter Rail, Light Rail, and other transit modes. Washington Post Commentary: A way to fund much-needed public transportation improvements New York Times article: U.S. Plays Catch-Up on High-Speed Rail Washington Business Journal: Designing for smart growth? 10 pieces every transit-oriented development needs to succeed President Obama Announces Plan to Renew and Expand America’s Roads, Railways and Runways Gainesville Sun article: proposed transit-oriented development called Celebration Pointe would have 2000+ residences.
August 30 - September 3	Wired Magazine: Feds Push "Active Transportation" For Healthy Communities Transit Equity Network study: More transit = More jobs Sommerville, MA to get $490,000 grant to build Transit Oriented Development on former industrial site USA Today article: Transit systems easier to predict with smart phone apps If Transit Investment Produces Jobs, Why Isn’t There More of It? London's Museum of Modern Art has an exhibit of London Underground transit posters from the 20's, 30's, and 40's Slam dunk for transit – Canada Line’s First Year Ridership Smashes Forecasts St. Pete Times article: Jolley Trolley route to the Pinellas mainland could roll up tourist traffic National Housing Conference blog post: Partners in Innovation: Transit Takes the Front Seat PSTA on track to set ridership record Want to see a train build its own track? Check out this video. Statistics help a mom cut the car seat tether. Maddux Report: Tampa is First in Florida to Adopt New Urban Development Standard Hartford Courant article: Rail Corridor Cities Could Bloom Like Yonkers Washington Post column: Family-size apartments in urban areas could help smart-growth communities
August 22 - 27	Tampa Bay Business Journal article: FDOT Invites Business Participation in High-speed Rail Project St. Pete Times article: Jolley Trolley May Venture from Beach to Downtown Clearwater, Dunedin South Fraser OnTrax (SFOT) Transportation Advocacy Society blog post explaining Transit Oriented Development PSTA is partnering with Pinellas County Schools for pilot project using public transit to transport students to school Private company plans $100 million in upgrades for Penn Station (in Manhattan) as part of new building plan Paramus Post article: The Avenue at South Orange (a transit-oriented rental community) Prepares for First Residents Living Near Public Transportation May Lengthen Your Life CNN: Is the U.S. turning a corner on high-speed rail? Odenton, MD unanimously approves 1600-acre mixed use transit oriented development project called Odenton Town Center Atlanta Journal-Constitution article: Transportation choices attract young professionals Harvard Business Review: More and more companies are leaving the suburbs and heading Back to the City Business Survey Gauges Real Estate Market Atlanta Journal Constitution: Transportation can't go far without funding for transit Normal, IL building 4-story, $43.2 million transit hub, in time for new trains between St. Louis & Chicago next summer
August 11 - 16	Residents Who Live Near Public Transportation Live Healthier, Longer Lives, Study Finds Clearwater Mayor Frank Hibbard made a presentation to the Belleair City Commission about the Transportation Task Force Without mass transit, Tampa Bay businesses, economy may face slow death Debary City Council (Volusia County) considers adding Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District Jeff Danner hosting Connecting Pinellas to High Speed Rail workshop, Sept 13, 9A, Pinellas Realtor Org. Click here to register.

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