TRANSPORTATION
EH? PLUS All-access bus pass
The Duluth Transit Authority is offering teenage riders a pass that allows for unlimited travel anywhere on DTA buses and the Port Town Trolley and discounted perks for June through August. The pass ...
Posted on 5/21/13 at 12:00 AM
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Legislative notebook: Higher ed OK'd
By Danielle Killey Minnesota representatives approved increasing by $150 million spending on state colleges and universities. Higher education, perhaps more than any other area, has been neglected f...
Posted on 4/25/13 at 7:38 PM
NDAD INSIGHTS For loan: Vans with access for wheelchair users
If you haveever needed to use a wheelchair, or if you use one regularlyy now,you know how challenging travel can be. Perhaps you just want tomake an appointment across town orattend a local event. Ma...
Posted on 3/14/13 at 4:52 PM
THE NEW FORTY As soon as the temps warm up...
A few weeks ago when I noted that gas was down to $2.99 a gallon, I was a little excited at the prospect. I realize that being excited that gas is down to $2.99 is a sad statement about how far remove...
Posted on 2/7/13 at 9:51 PM
IT'S SIMPLY GRAND! The 2013 Official Visitors Guide to Greater Grand Forks has arrived
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Posted on 1/27/13 at 6:59 PM
Minnesota Senate to take up transportation plan 
A transportation finance bill that mostly keeps the status quo is rolling toward a vote in the Minnesota Senate.
By Associated Press , May 10, 2013
Boston travel: Trains, buses halted, planes flying
Mass transportation to and from the Boston area was virtually shut down Friday as police conducted a massive manhunt for a suspect in Monday's Boston Marathon bombing. The exception was air travel, as planes took off and landed at Logan International Airport.
By Scott Mayerowitz , April 19, 2013
Comment period extended for New Town bypass
North Dakota's Transportation Department has extended the public comment period for a proposed truck bypass around New Town.
By Associated Press , April 13, 2013
Nixed gas tax could delay transportation projects
Maybe next year. That is what state lawmakers in charge of the transportation budget are saying about major transit and road projects, which likely will be put off because they cannot get new funds.
By Danielle Killey , April 11, 2013
Minnesota headed for stand-pat year on transportation
High hopes of a major infusion of new money for Minnesota road, bridge and mass transit construction gave way Wednesday to the reality that the taxes needed to support those investments probably won't pass into law this year.
By Brian Bakst , April 10, 2013
Fargo bus service giving free rides for volunteers
Fargo's city bus service is offering free rides to people who want to help fill sandbags.
By Associated Press , April 04, 2013
Electric car maker drives toward own Minnesota stores
After a win at Minnesota's Capitol, an electric car manufacturer is closer to the license it needs to open retail stores over the objection of traditional auto dealers.
By Associated Press , March 13, 2013
When's the bus coming? Grand Forks has an app for that
Starting in June, a new app will tell Grand Forks-area bus riders if their bus is on time or late, how many minutes it will be late and help them pick the right bus based on their destination.
By Brandi Jewett , March 07, 2013
Light-rail trains running again in downtown Minneapolis after service interruption
Light-rail trains are running again in downtown Minneapolis after crews repaired an overhead power line that was damaged by a crane.
By Associated Press , March 07, 2013
Roland Young, Grand Forks letter: All roads lead to Merrifield Ave. interchange
The planning for retail and other developments near 47th Avenue South should continue, a potential Interstate 29 interchange site there should be reserved, and a feasibility study should be conducted to determine if the interchange is justified.
By Roland Young , February 01, 2013
$78 Million new terminal opens Monday at Duluth airport
A $78 million new terminal opens Monday at the Duluth International Airport after nearly 10 years of planning and construction.
January 13, 2013
St. Paul businesses hopeful as rail work wraps up
St. Paul business owners who've suffered during the massive light-rail construction project are hopeful their bottom lines will start to perk up now that construction is winding down.
By Associated Press , December 30, 2012
Bus company executive named Minnesota transportation commissioner
Minnesota's new transportation commissioner is a Yale-trained businessman who has run his family's bus company for more than two decades.
By Associated Press , December 12, 2012
Grand Forks area bus ridership breaks record, but officials aren’t sure why
Bus ridership in Grand Forks and East Grand Forks continues to increase, but the reason more people are taking the bus is unknown to city officials.From January to October of this year, more than 300,000 riders were recorded on buses — up from about 270,000 riders from this time last year.
By Brandi Jewett , December 03, 2012
Group urges Dayton to raise gas tax, tab fees
A transportation group created by Gov. Mark Dayton is calling for higher gas taxes, vehicle registration fees and Twin Cities sales taxes to raise at least $90 billion for road and transit over the next two decades.
By Associated Press , November 30, 2012
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