Sentences with phrase «public transit services»

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced the availability of $ 5 million in competitive grant funds to enhance public transit service for American Indians, Alaska natives and other residents on rural tribal lands.

Horgan said the mayors» plan provides 1.5 million more people with reliable public transit service, cuts congested commutes by up to half an hour every day, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

The bus system is operated and managed by the Arc of Ulster - Greene, a private, nonprofit agency that provides public transit services between Catskill and the outer areas of the county.

To encourage a shift away from cars, officials in each of the far - flung cities added new buses, bike lanes and other public transit services.

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In fiscal year 2012, FRA awarded a $ 5.6 million grant to TxDOT to fund a study of new and improved passenger rail service to meet future intercity travel demand, improve rail facilities, reduce travel times, and improve connections with regional public transit services as an alternative to bus, plane, and private auto travel.

Since 1964, FTA has partnered with state and local governments to create and enhance public transportation systems, investing more than $ 11 billion annually to support and expand public transit services.

Services like bike share aggravate those issues, especially in communities like Boyle Heights, when money and resources that should be going to address other long - standing issues like poor street lighting, broken sidewalks, and improved public transit service is instead used on bicycles that have numerous barriers to accessibility.

Chief Commissioner Keith Norton stated that, «Accessible public transit services are important human rights issues because they provide individuals opportunity to participate in work, education and community activities as well as gain access to health care and other services.

Too often, difficulties in accessing public transit services are a daily reality for persons with disabilities.»

Under the Ontario Human Rights Code, every citizen of Ontario has a right to equal treatment in receiving services including public transit services.

After an introduction by the Premier, and responses by Howard Hampton, leader of the NDP, Brad Duguid, Minister of Labour, and MPPs Robert Runciman and Peter Sherman, Bill 66, Toronto Public Transit Service Resumption Act, 2008, went into Second and Third Reading votes.

San Diego earned high marks for its green energy initiatives and the affordability of its public transit services.

Vehicle rentals, charter bus, and public transit services are available to help you reach your destination and explore the Port Hardy and the surrounding area.