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Past Archives
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December 14, 2004 2 light-rail foes lead key panels
November 23, 2004 Federal Transit FY2005 appropriations approved by Congress
November 12, 2004 Proposition 400
November 10, 2004 USA Today Article
November 4, 2004 Transit Wins Big Across the Country!
November 3, 2004 Prop. 400 gets thumbs-up
October 29, 2004 Symington fighting Prop. 400 behind scenes
October 28, 2004 Mayors make last drive for Prop. 400
October 27, 2004 Here is what Tribune has to say about Proposition 400
October 26, 2004 New studies by the Victoria Transport Policy Institute evaluate rail transit benefits and criticisms.
October 23, 2004 Here is what the Tribune has to say about Prop. 400
October 21, 2004 Prop 400 on the Radio
October 21, 2004 Prop. 400 a winner for W. Valley
October 21, 2004 Sky Harbor Coalition
October 21, 2004 Prop. 400 benefits the disabled
October 19, 2004 Buses would span Valley - First-time intercity
October 18, 2004 Recent article in the Tribune about Proposition 400 and its impact on the East Valley.
October 18, 2004 ALEX Improvements to be Discussed at Public Open House
October 15, 2004 Quiet pavement work will close a pair of Valley freeways this weekend (Oct. 15-18)
October 14, 2004 The city of Tempe will begin offering bus service to IKEA Tempe
October 12, 2004 RSVP TODAY for Valley Forward's Oct. 21 Luncheon
October 9, 2004 Light-rail fight escalates - New initiative to ask Tempe, Phoenix voters to ban system
October 8, 2004 Sections of Valley freeways closed this weekend for quiet pavement work
October 8, 2004 Trib sponsors Prop. 400 debate
October 3, 2004 Rethinking Transportation Reauthorization -- An Innovation Briefs News Analysis
October 1, 2004 NAPTA Update 32
September 27, 2004 Freeways for future growth
September 24, 2004 Freeway Closures for this weekend
September 23, 2004 Group to host Prop. 400 forum
September 20, 2004 Prop. 400 will complete the transportation system voters started in 1985
September 16, 2004 Latest news from Washington re: funding the federal transit program.
September 15, 2004 Proposition 400
September 7, 2004 From our Friends at NAPTA
September 1, 2004 From our friends at the Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT)
August 17, 2004 From our Friends at the Association for Commuter Transportation
August 10, 2004 Valley Metro Rail Receives Federal Excellence Award
August 10, 2004 From our Friends at the Surface Transportation Policy Project (STPP)
August 4, 2004 Light Rail Kiosks To Be Unveiled Today
August 3, 2004 AZ Republic Article - Bus ridership increases in Phoenix metro area
July 29, 2004 Rapid bus - AZ Rep Article
July 26, 2004 Fw: Letter to the Editor
July 23, 2004 Time is Running Out - Partners in Progress Luncheon
July 23, 2004 Find out about improvements to RAPID service and other city news for July 23.
July 23, 2004 Light rail article
July 9, 2004 Upcoming light rail event to thank community, celebrate milestones
July 6, 2004 Big story on light rail safety in the Arizona Republic
June 26, 2004 Partners in Progress Invite
June 25, 2004 Tempe Town Hall
June 25, 2004 Press Release for EPA Best Workplace for Commuters
June 22, 2004 NAPTA Update 28
June 14, 2004 June 21 changes for ALEX - transit in Ahwatukee
June 6, 2004 NAPTA Co-Chairs David Schwartz and Amanda Eichelkraut
June 4, 2004 New Light Rail Station Design Section on Valley Metro Website
May 25, 2004 Editorial from Kansas City Star
May 24, 2005 Summer Youth Pass
May 21, 2005 Transfer - STPP's Electronic Bulletin
May 5, 2005 Thought this article might be of interest....
April 30, 2004 Open house on ALEX changes - transit in Ahwatukee
April 30, 2004 Just a reminder that the 2nd Annual Light Rail Partners In Progress Celebration is coming up.
April 28, 2004 Changes to DASH route
April 13, 2004 Bus Routes Expanding schedules
April 9, 2004 Tribune 4.9.04 Trips added on rapid bus route to Phoenix1
April 8, 2004 Transit Article from Salt Lake City
April 8, 2004 Setting the record straight on transportation plan
April 7, 2004 NAPTA Update 23
April 4, 2004 "From Our  Friends at Valley Metro"
March 31, 2004 AZ Rep. Article - U.S. House to debate road bill - in case you missed it.
March 22, 2004 Update on METRO 20-mile Opening Schedule and Budget
March 17, 2004 Invitation to WTS Reception for New Valley Metro Rail CEO
March 16, 2004 Second Annual Conference Friends of Transit - February 13th
March 10, 2004 Tribune article - In Utah, Light Rail has been an on going success story
February 20, 2004 Phoenix Mayor Gordon Appointed Light Rail Board Chairman
February 18, 2004 Questions and Answers About the MAG Regional Transportation Plan
February 18, 2004 AZTA Annual Conference
February 13, 2004 AZ Rep 2.11.04 editorial_On the right track
February 3, 2004 Second Annual Conference Friends of Transit - February 13th
February 2, 2004 Action Alert - Oppose cuts to transit by Senate Finance Committee
January 30, 2004 For our Friends who follow Scottsdale issues.......
January 27, 2004 Light Rail Legislation article - AZ Republic
January 23, 2004 Legislative Alert - Regional Transportation Plan
January 22, 2004 Tribune article - House panel OKs bill calling for May 18 election
January 22, 2004 Facts to Dispel John Semmens' "Research"
January 16, 2004 Transportation 5 Bills
January 16, 2004 The Economic Benefits of Rapid Transit
January 14, 2004 Editorial from Republic 1/12/04
January 13, 2004 Great Light Rail article
January 13, 2004 NAPTA Update 17
January 8, 2004 FROM VALLEY METRO--HPA ISSUED FOR FRIDAY, JAN 9, 2004
January 7, 2004 NEED YOUR HELP - Goldwater Institute Forum
January 6, 2004 See article re: Houston's Light Rail grand opening