2011-07-31T01:00:00Z opencongress.org tag:opencongress.org,2007:/bill/blog/58192 tag:opencongress.org,2011-07-31:/commentary/11169428 2011-07-31T01:00:00Z opencongress.org Or, if you know of a news article about this bill to display here, email us the web address of this page and the web address of your suggested news article: Our editorial team will post relevant links as quickly as possible. Thanks for helping to build pub<br /><br /><a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h2746/show">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-18:/commentary/9153988 2010-09-18T20:00:00Z THE RANTINGS OF A TRIMET BUS DRIVER-VOL 4 By passing the Carnahan Bill (H.R. 2746), we can help transit systems use already allocated federal money to hire new drivers and keep the ones they already have in their job, put gas in the tank and pay for other operating costs. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://rantingsofatrimetbusdriver.blogspot.com/2010/09/saveouride.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-15:/commentary/9129599 2010-09-15T20:00:00Z Introduced Legislation -- Tracked by GovTrack.us 14 Jun 2007 <br /><br /><a href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-2746">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-18:/commentary/9014045 2010-08-18T20:00:00Z Results Not Insults One of his first major efforts will be to focus on pas- sage of legislation in the House (HR 2746) that would allow use of US-provided transit aid for operating sub- sidies in major metropolitan areas, Heintzman told BNA July 1. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://resultsnotinsults.org/?p=191">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-17:/commentary/8946377 2010-08-17T20:00:00Z CTA Tattler Tell Congress to support H.R. 2746, Sherrod Brown Transit Bill, and the Mass Transit Preservation Act of 2010. They helped everyone else, now help transit workers!!! Let them know we are serious! Here&#39;s Rep. Pelosi&#39;s email address. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/cta-tattler/2010/08/tell-congress-to-support-cash-for-cta.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-26:/commentary/8791845 2010-07-26T20:00:00Z MOREpublictransit.net HR 2746 and S 3189, allowing local control of federal transit funds. Current federal aid for municipal public transit comes with significant strings attached; local officials in large cities can only use these funds for capital projects ...<br /><br /><a href="http://morepublictransit.net/651/save-our-ride-%E2%80%93san-francisco/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-29:/commentary/8604606 2010-06-29T20:00:00Z Car-Free Talk June 29, 2010: A student of art at the California College of Art riding the 27 Bryant from the Flower Mart, loaded down with flowers that she will arrange at the restaurant where she works. You do not need a car . ...<br /><br /><a href="http://carfreetalk.blogspot.com/2010/06/minding-mass-transit-across-nation.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-28:/commentary/8619296 2010-06-28T20:00:00Z San Francisco Citizen Russ Carnahan (D-MO), and Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), have proposed bills, HR2746and S3189, that would allow transit agencies to flex funding to suit local needs. Also, eight senators from the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs ...<br /><br /><a href="http://sfcitizen.com/blog/2010/06/29/jesse-jacksons-national-transit-roadshow-arrives-con-brio-sans-jesse/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-28:/commentary/8619295 2010-06-28T20:00:00Z SF Appeal: Full Feed The rally was part of a nationwide tour organized by the Transport Workers Union (TWU), the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) and Reverend Jesse Jackson in order publicize two pieces of legislation (HR-2746 and S-3189) that some (but not ...<br /><br /><a href="http://sfappeal.com/news/2010/06/transit-rally-argues-solution-to-munis-woes-lies-in-federal-funding.php">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-16:/commentary/8515196 2010-06-16T20:00:00Z Facebook Magazine Advocates as well as movement riders hold press conferences, rallies, phone-banking drives, as well as travel drama performances enlivening thousands to call upon their congressional member to pointer a Carnahan Bill, HR 2746, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://facebookzine.com/bus-riders-union-national-day-of-action-722.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-13:/commentary/8544172 2010-06-13T20:00:00Z MAX FAQs 3412 and HR 2746) that would allow transit agencies to direct some of that capital project money into continuing existing service instead of building new, unsustainable service. If you agree that TriMet and other agencies should focus ...<br /><br /><a href="http://maxfaqs.wordpress.com/2010/06/14/atu-rally-pics/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-10:/commentary/8487575 2010-06-10T20:00:00Z NRC Capitol Clips introduced a bill, H.R. 2746, which would allow Section 5307 federal transit grants to urbanized areas with more than 200000 population be able to use some of these funds to help cover their operating costs (under current law, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://nrccapitolclips.blogspot.com/2010/06/same-goal-different-approaches.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-29:/commentary/8804982 2010-05-29T20:00:00Z Off the Kuff HR 2746 and S3189, sponsored by Rep. Russ Carnahan (D-MO) and Rep. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), do not allocate any additional federal funds. Instead, they allow greater local control of federal transit funds. This would give Harris County ...<br /><br /><a href="http://offthekuff.com/wp/?p=28500">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-12:/commentary/8681978 2010-05-12T20:00:00Z INFRASTRUCTURIST HR 2746 and S3189 will allow for local control of federal transit funds. Current federal aid for municipal public transit comes with significant strings attached; local officials in large cities like Sacramento can only use these funds ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.infrastructurist.com/2010/05/13/the-five-things-standing-between-houston-and-effective-mass-transit/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-09:/commentary/8275438 2010-05-09T20:00:00Z Scrutiny Hooligans C. Resolution supporting H.R. 2746 which would provide for increased flexibility in the use of Federal Transit Funds by allowing transit systems of all sizes to use a percentage of their formula funds for operations. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://scrutinyhooligans.us/2010/05/10/asheville-city-council-agenda-5-11-10/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-04:/commentary/8042848 2010-04-04T20:00:00Z Chicago Public Transit Organization Senator Brown&#39;s marker bill, S3189 is the Senate version of Congressman Russ Carnahan&#39;s bill H.R. 2746 to amend title 49, US Code to allow for Additional Transportation Assistance Grants. The Senator&#39;s bill will give transit agencies ...<br /><br /><a href="http://chicagopublictransit.org/2010/04/trpt-joins-rev-jesse-jackson-and-labor-for-nyc-press-conference-on-transit-operations/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-28:/commentary/8017469 2010-03-28T20:00:00Z RANTINGS OF A BUS DRIVER FROM PORTLAND OREGON introduced a bill (HR 2746) last summer that would allow agencies to use between 30 and 50 percent of their federal funds, depending on the size of the metro area. The spending change would govern fiscal 2010 through 2015. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://rantingsofatrimetbusdriver.blogspot.com/2010/03/are-feds-finally-waking-up.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-28:/commentary/7990613 2010-03-28T20:00:00Z Chicago Public Transit Organization H.R. 2746, which was introduced by Rep. Carnahan in the House of Representatives and has now been introduced in the Senate by Sen. Brown, would provide local transit authorities the flexibility to use federal funds for operating funds. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://chicagopublictransit.org/2010/03/rep-russ-carnahan-sen-sherrod-brown-push-for-key-transit-jobs-bill/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-24:/commentary/8681979 2010-03-24T20:00:00Z Open Congress : Senate Banking, Housing,... The other measure, H.R. 2746/S. 3189, seeks to amend current law to permit federal money to be used to support transit agency operations and not just capital projects. How meaningful would $2 billion distributed among the 7700 agencies ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3189/show">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-28:/commentary/8450584 2010-02-28T19:00:00Z The Information Underground Reference: Bill sponsored by Riggs, R-CA; Bill HR 2746 ; vote number 1997-569 on Nov 4, 1997. Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. Rated 100% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://theinfounderground.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=37551">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-28:/commentary/8304036 2010-02-28T19:00:00Z The Information Underground Reference: Bill sponsored by Riggs, R-CA; Bill HR 2746 ; vote number 1997-569 on Nov 4, 1997. Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. Rated 100% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://theinfounderground.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10010&amp;p=37488">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-28:/commentary/8091107 2010-02-28T19:00:00Z The Information Underground Reference: Bill sponsored by Riggs, R-CA; Bill HR 2746 ; vote number 1997-569 on Nov 4, 1997. Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. Rated 100% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://theinfounderground.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=37488">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-26:/commentary/7724496 2010-02-26T19:00:00Z The Information Underground Reference: Bill sponsored by Riggs, R-CA; Bill HR 2746 ; vote number 1997-569 on Nov 4, 1997 Voted NO on giving federal aid only to schools allowing voluntary prayer. Rated 100% by the NEA, indicating pro-public education votes. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://theinfounderground.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10010&amp;p=37488#p37488">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-03:/commentary/7511091 2010-02-03T19:00:00Z Mobilizing the Region The Alliance is supporting HR 2746, introduced by Congressman Russ Carnahan of Missouri and co-sponsored by 85 members of Congress, which would allow transit systems in areas above 200000 in population to use some federal transit funds ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.tstc.org/2010/02/04/transit-agencies-unions-make-joint-push-for-federal-operating-support/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-06:/commentary/7383094 2010-01-06T19:00:00Z TWU Local 100 - We Move New York &quot;We should all be outraged by this,&quot; Johnson said, asking the MTA to join with Local 100 in supporting HR 2746, proposed legislation which calls for more additional operating assistance to mass transit systems. MTA Chairman Jay Walder, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.twulocal100.org/node/3521">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-03:/commentary/6885756 2009-12-03T19:00:00Z WalkBoston Federal Assistance for Transit Operations (HR 2746) – Allow public transit agencies representing cities larger than 200000 people to flex part of their capital transit funds for operating expenses, creating greater flexibility for use ...<br /><br /><a href="http://walkboston.blogspot.com/2009/12/six-bills-to-keep-eye-on-at-federal.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-17:/commentary/6744809 2009-11-17T19:00:00Z Mobilizing the Region Russ Carnahan (MO) has introduced marker bill HR 2746 that would allow public transit agencies representing cities larger than 200000 people to “flex” part of their capital transit funds for operating expenses (contingent on increased ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.tstc.org/2009/11/18/for-creating-jobs-transit-operating-aid-is-best-bet/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6522031 2009-10-26T20:00:00Z Mobilizing the Region Federal Assistance for Transit Operations (HR 2746) – Allow public transit agencies representing cities larger than 200000 people to flex part of their capital transit funds for operating expenses, creating greater flexibility for use ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.tstc.org/2009/10/27/federal-policy-six-bills-to-watch/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-01:/commentary/6291112 2009-10-01T20:00:00Z Los Angeles Transportation Headlines LA County MTA Board support HR 2746 (Carnahan Bill) Labor Community Strategy Center LA, Long Beach Win EPA Grants Journal of Commerce LA&#39;s Mass Transition - How the city will fix its traffic jam The Big Money/Slate ...<br /><br /><a href="http://losangelestransportation.blogspot.com/2009/10/transportation-headlines-for-friday.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/6420067 2009-09-07T20:00:00Z Chicago Public Transit Organization Tell them: “I want you to vote for the Carnahan Bill, HR 2746. We need money for transit operations so we can lower fares and expand bus and train service in our city. We must also guarantee civil rights, so that there can be justice in ...<br /><br /><a href="http://chicagopublictransit.org/?p=365">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5893469 2009-08-18T20:00:00Z State Bill Colorado The group is pushing lawmakers to back HR 2746, a measure that would allow federal transit funds to be spent on operations if local government increases its level of financial support for the transit system. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.statebillnews.com/?p=1937">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-17:/commentary/5880911 2009-08-17T20:00:00Z Transportation For America Recently, Representative Russ Carnahan attained more than 60 co-sponsors of his bill, HR 2746, which would allow public transit agencies greater flexibility in federal transit funding to be used for operating assistance, in addition to ...<br /><br /><a href="http://t4america.org/pressers/2009/08/18/new-report-documents-impact-of-transit-service-cuts-and-fare-increases-on-america%E2%80%99s-communities/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-01:/commentary/5763947 2009-08-01T20:00:00Z greenRELAY The motivation for the day of action was to get Congress Representatives to co-sponsor HR 2746 which is a bill introduced by Representative Russ Carnahan that would provide funding from the federal government for public transit ...<br /><br /><a href="http://greenrelay.org/lang/en/events/trpt-and-the-national-day-of-action">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-23:/commentary/7630648 2009-07-23T20:00:00Z Chicago Public Transit Organization Representatives to co-sponsor the H.R. 2746 (Rep. Carnahan – MO). The marker bill would allow transit agencies in urbanized areas of over 1 million to use up to 30% of their federal transit capital funds for operations, and grant even ...<br /><br /><a href="http://chicagopublictransit.org/2009/07/transit-riders-rise-up-to-be-heard/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-23:/commentary/5643708 2009-07-23T20:00:00Z Chicago Public Transit Organization Representatives to co-sponsor the H.R. 2746 (Rep. Carnahan – MO). The marker bill would allow transit agencies in urbanized areas of over 1 million to use up to 30% of their federal transit capital funds for operations, and grant even ...<br /><br /><a href="http://chicagopublictransit.org/?p=297">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-22:/commentary/5650801 2009-07-22T20:00:00Z Streetsblog New York City Well, I neglected to mention that the bill in question, HR 2746, includes a good mechanism to prevent that from happening. In fact, it provides an excellent incentive for metro areas to bump up their dedicated transit funding. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.streetsblog.org/2009/07/23/a-smart-way-for-the-feds-to-fund-transit-service/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-21:/commentary/5640311 2009-07-21T20:00:00Z Streetsblog Los Angeles The Bus Rider's Union gathered signatures outside of the Wilshire-Western Subway stop this morning, joining advocates around the country in building support for Federal Legislation H.R. 2746, which would allow transit agencies to spend ...<br /><br /><a href="http://la.streetsblog.org/2009/07/22/bru-joins-national-effort-to-raise-federal-funds-for-transit-operations/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-21:/commentary/5619541 2009-07-21T20:00:00Z Streetsblog New York City Advocates in cities across the country are mobilizing today to support increased federal funding for transit service. Transit Riders for Public Transportation (TRPT) a national coalition focused on bringing "environmental justice and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.streetsblog.org/2009/07/22/advocating-for-a-transpo-bill-that-keeps-transit-riders-moving/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-20:/commentary/5623573 2009-07-20T20:00:00Z Living in the O Representatives Barbara Lee (D, CA-9th) and Jerry McNerney (D, CA-11th) are co-sponsoring HR 2746 (Rep. Carnahan, D, MO-3rd) which would give local transit systems the flexibility to use anywhere from 30 to 50 percent of their federal ...<br /><br /><a href="http://oaklandliving.wordpress.com/2009/07/21/transportation-day-of-action-in-oakland-tomorrow/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-20:/commentary/5623572 2009-07-20T20:00:00Z greenRELAY As a major first step towards restoring federal support for transit operations, advocates will urge constituents and bus riders in various congressional districts to call on their Congressional Representatives to co-sponsor the HR 2746 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://greenrelay.org/lang/en/youth/transit-riders-for-public-transportation-national-day-of-action">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-25:/commentary/5411289 2009-06-25T20:00:00Z News from Congresswoman Betty Sutton In addition, Congresswoman Sutton is a cosponsor of H.R. 2746 that would allow public transit authorities to use future federal transit funding received for operating expenses. Under current law, transit systems located in areas above ...<br /><br /><a href="http://sutton.house.gov/news/story.cfm?id=257">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-14:/commentary/5270117 2009-06-14T20:00:00Z Greater Greater Washington Carnahan has a bill (HR 2746) that would permit smaller systems to use a greater percentage of formula money for operating expenses while larger system would be permitted to use a smaller percentage for operating. by kreeggo on Jun 15, ...<br /><br /><a href="http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post.cgi?id=2608">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-13:/commentary/5306288 2009-06-13T20:00:00Z Life in These United States A key portion of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, signed into law just over 100 days ago, is the investment in our nation’s transportation infrastructure that will put thousands of Americans back to work. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://marianna68.wordpress.com/2009/06/14/rebuilding-americas-infrastructure-putting-people-back-to-work/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-11:/commentary/8804983 2009-06-11T20:00:00Z ATU News Feed This effort has led to the introduction of H.R. 2746, which would allow for additional transportation operating assistance grants. The legislation proposes the following: Allow properties serving urbanized areas over 200000 in ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.atu.org/content/atu_news/4927/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-11:/commentary/5244646 2009-06-11T20:00:00Z NextBusNews.com US House Passes H.R. 2746 to Permit Broader Use for 5307 Funds for Communities of All Sizes. A push by more than 70 house members sparked action in the US House of Representatives that has resulted in legislation that could help ...<br /><br /><a href="http://nextbusnews.com/2009/06/12/increased-fed-funds-closer-to-availability-for-transit-operating-expenses/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-06:/commentary/5220017 2009-06-06T20:00:00Z Active Legislation -- Tracked by GovTrack.us A bill in the US Congress: To amend title 49, United States Code, to allow for additional transportation assistance grants.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-2746">Go to article</a>