Saturday, February 10, 2018

Oil men block bus progress

Koch network group takes aim at Nashville Mayor Megan Barry's transit referendum: "The political organizing group Americans for Prosperity, founded by the conservative donor network of the billionaire brothers David H. Koch and Charles Koch, is taking aim at Nashville Mayor Megan Barry's transit referendum proposal."

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Alabama may start to move into the 20th Century on #publictransportation

AL.com : "It's been a futile attempt, and Alabama has long remained in dubious company as one of only five states that does not provide any state money for public transportation.

...."We know that both rural and urban areas need public transportation funding," said Forrister, state coordinator with Alabama Arise, the non-profit which advocates for low-income families. "Unfortunately, this is an area where we have not gone forward, we've gone backward. Public transportation is the future.""

Sunday, February 4, 2018

Free bus rides for Seminole State students, employees

SeminoleState : "Through a partnership with LYNX, students, faculty and staff at Seminole State College of Florida can now enjoy unlimited rides on LYNX buses for free. The service begins today."