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State Pending Legislation Impacting Transit Agencies
1/23/2012
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100 Bus Coalition - Update
1/16/2012
Good Morning,
Another week has gone by and unfortunately, we have nothing to show for it. We are stuck at 10 Co-Sponsors which is not going to do it folks. I had a long discussion last week with T&I staff and they were lamenting the fact that we are not showing much support for our issue which makes it very difficult for them to push HR 3545 as the piece of legislation of choice for reauthorization.
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CARTA Names Executive Director
1/9/2012
THURSDAY, December 22 - The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) has named Christine Wilkinson as Executive Director. On Wednesday, December 21, the CARTA Board voted unanimously, reinforcing Wilkinson's experience, knowledge and qualifications for the position. Wilkinson has been serving as Interim Executive Director following the retirement of her predecessor, Howard Chapman on June 30.
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North Carolina To Increase Gas Tax In 2012
1/3/2012
Even during the struggling economy, one state is making a gas tax increase of 4 cents as of January 1, 2012, for a total gas tax of 38.9 cents a gallon. No doubt there are pros and cons ... as the article states "The increase means bad news for people already pinching pennies but could result in repairs to potholes and aging roads and bridges."
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LogistiCare New NEMT Broker for Regions 2 and 3
1/3/2012
Attached is a Letter from LogistiCare that announces the DHHS award to LogistiCare effective February 20, 2012.
More importantly, LogistiCare will be hosting Group Meetings for Regions 2 and 3 public and private transportation providers:
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Holiday Season Brings Exciting Changes to PDRTA
12/16/2011
Holiday Season Brings Exciting Changes to PDRTA
The Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority is implementing several new and improved programs this December that will keep on giving even after the holidays are over. Charles MacNeil, who took over as PDRTA Executive Director in October is very enthusiastic about the recent changes. According to MacNeil, "We are working hard to expand transportation options for residents in the Pee Dee Region while making it easier for everyone to use our services."
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100 Bus Coalition Update
12/4/2011
100 Bus Coalition - Update
Congressman Pitts introduced our language yesterday, it is HR 3545 with four co-sponsors:Hinojora, Holden, Petri, and Ribble.
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100 Bus Coalition - Immediate Action Needed
12/1/2011
100 Bus Coalition - Immediate Action Needed
A lot has happened in the last week or so that requires EVERYONE's immediate attention!! The T&I Committee has requested that we have a bill dropped with our language. Congressman Pitts will be introducing a Bill today with the following language:
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2011 Low Country ADA Summit
11/13/2011
2011 Low Country ADA Summit
The Transportation Technology Transfer Service (T3S) is hosting:
2011 Low Country South Carolina ADA Summit
November 29th - November 30th Trident Technical College
Building 920 7000 Rivers Avenue North Charleston, SC
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Save The Date
10/31/2011
Save The Date!
2012 Annual Training Event
Vendor Expo and Bus Roadeo
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