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Arnold, Buffalo Township Receives $47.8 Million Share of Public Transportation Funding
Projects in two Alle-Kiski Valley communities are among 56 highway, bridge, transit, bicycle and pedestrian projects in 28 counties selected for $47.8 million in funding, announced Thursday the office of Governor Tom Wolf.…
Edmonton councilors consider funding public transit with parking fees and real estate development
Content of the article Council on Tuesday set out a shortlist of possible levers it could use to attract the money needed to operate Edmonton's transit system, other than raising fares. Content of the article Transport consulting…
The Most Effective Loans for Transportation Businesses in 2021
There have been many occasions: "Truck drivers keep America moving." Although a few inexperienced people may consider this a sham, anyone who understands freight knows how accurate it is. For instance, 70% of the items consumed in the!-->…
Pace piggybacks on Georgia e-bus order, approves funding for Homewood facility upgrade –…
Pace's Board of Directors approved two major initiatives at its March 16 meeting. The council agreed to piggyback on the Georgia State Electric Bus Purchase Agreement with Proterra Inc., the Burlingame, CaliforniaNew York-based…
Bus pass program cannot continue without proper provincial funding, says St. John’s Councilor
The provincial government cut funding for the low-income bus pass program, while allowing two additional user groups to use the free passes. (Eddy Kennedy/CBC) The Newfoundland and Labrador government has promised to expand a program to!-->!-->…
Congress Announces $348 Million in Infrastructure Funding for Maryland Transit
WASHINGTON- Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin and David Trone (all D-Md. ) announced…
Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $340 Million in Infrastructure Funding to…
April 08, 2022
Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin and David Trone (all…
Prince George will receive a share of $28 million in pandemic relief funding for transit
On Monday, the provincial and federal governments announced $28 million in pandemic relief funding for BC Transit systems in the province, and Prince George will receive a share.
The funding is intended to protect service…
Brampton, Canada Infrastructure Bank Completes C$400 Million Financing
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and the City of Brampton, Ontario have reached a C$400 million (US$320.3 million) financial agreement that will help the city purchase up to 450 zero-emission buses by 2027.The agreement, which was…
Infrastructure funding is a chance to think beyond cars
Thanks to decades of car-centric politics in the United States, it is nearly impossible get around in most car-free towns and villages. As a result, transportation emissions have skyrocketed and Americans have few alternatives when…
Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $45 Million in Infrastructure Funding to Help…
April 01, 2022
Today, US Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie Raskin and David Trone (all D-Md.)…
Most of Oregon’s $412 million in federal infrastructure funding will go to road maintenance
The bulk of Oregon's dollars from a massive increase in federal funding will go toward repairing and maintaining highways, the state's transportation commission decided Wednesday.In a late-breaking addition, the council also decided to…
Mayor of Liverpool welcomes increased Federal Government funding for key infrastructure
Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun welcomed today's federal budget announcement of more than $142 million in funding for two key infrastructure projects which includes a business case for Stage 2 of the Sydney Metro - Western Airport line…
Improving Kananaskis Country Recreation Areas with Provincial Funding
Millions of dollars in this year's budget will be allocated to pay for upgrades and access to some of the most popular trails and mountain facilities Alberta has to offer, according to the province. On Friday, the…
Beep Raises Additional $25M in Series A-1 Funding
Beepa Lake Nona, Florida-based multi-passenger electric and autonomous mobility solutions provider raised $25m in Series A-1 funding.
The round was led by ABS Capital, with participation from Intel Capital, Blue Lagoon…
BYD Transit Buses and Coaches Eligible for California HVIP Funding 2022
BYD has announced that buyers of its line of American-made, battery-electric, battery-electric transit buses and coaches are eligible for incentives through the California Air Resources Board (CARB) 2022 Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck…
Federation of Agriculture Calls for More Funding for Mapleton Infrastructure and Reduced Farm Tax…
âWe are trying to advocate for the use of farm tax revenues for municipal partnership dollars to meet infrastructure needs in Mapleton,â the WFA president said.
MAPLETON - Farmland and forests…
Washington to Receive $200 Million in Federal Funding | Local
The federal spending package that authorized Congress will fund dozens of projects in Washington, from…
Major new roads in England could see their funding withdrawn if they increase carbon emissions or…
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The pros and cons of payday loans
Although those who advocate for payday loans say that they offer the loan to those who have poor credit or no credit history, critics argue that these "short short-term" loans are unfairly targeting groups of minorities and entangle people…
Lawmakers seek to halt Hochul’s Penn Station project until funding issues are resolved
A coalition of 15 state senators has urged the Empire State Development Corporation to put on hold all redevelopment plans for Penn Station until the agency answers basic questions about cost, design and how the work will be funded.The…
Omnitrans Secures $13.39 Million in Federal Funding | Public works
On March 9, Rep. Pete Aguilar praised $13,391,560 in new federal funding he helped secure for Omnitrans.…
State Funding Advances Santa Clara VTA’s Tamien Station TOD
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) has received a $29 million state investment to advance its Transit Oriented Development (TOD) project at Tamien Station. The Tamien Station development is one of VTA's original TOD…
Funding for walking, cycling and public transport goes through the adjusted state transport package
Nearly all funding for walk, bike and transit projects in state from Democrats Move Ahead Washington Funding Plan moved to the latest version of the bill. Both the House and Senate voted Thursday to approve the updated package shortly…
What is a payday loan?
What is a payday loan?payday ready are generally short-term unsecured loans characterized by high interest rates that generally do not require a credit check.Although there is no exact and universal definition of the term, the US…
The alternative to payday loans has its own risks
Payday loans target consumers with no credit or low credit. According to industry research firm IBISWorld, the U.S. check cashing and payday lending industry is set to grow 5.1% in 2022.These high-interest loans promise quick cash…
A payday loan vs an installment loan
To figure out which one will best suit your needs, take some time and do some research first so you can decide with all the facts at your fingertips instead of relying on what someone else says about the best option.
The personal…
Millions of Payday Loan Customers Only Have ONE MONTH to Get Refunds
MORE than four million Britons could be in cash debt after taking out unaffordable payday and home loans.
Customers of Provident Financial, Greenwood, Flo and Satsuma have just one month to file their claim before the February 28…
Cap on payday loan rates is bad news for those who need it
Kent Kaiser
| The Detroit NewsLate last year, the so-called "Michiganders for Fair Lending" launched a ballot initiative that would do anything but make lending fairer in Michigan. They named this monstrosity the…
Reasons you might need to apply for a payday loan
There are many reasons a person may need to apply for a payday loan. Payday loans, or short-term loans, are easily accessible loans that don't require a particularly high credit score to get. If approved, they can be paid in hours.…
93% of payday loan borrowers regret taking their loan, survey finds
article Payday loans can be a debt trap for borrowers who cannot afford to make payments. Here's how you can pay off your payday loan balance before it's sent to debt collectors. (Stock) Payday lenders prey on borrowers with…
State law causing payday loan stores to close
"Out of business." This sign is nothing new in the last 18 months.
Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, sales for many merchants have dried up, doors have been closed and employees have been laid off.
But across Illinois, a state law…
Afterpay-Westpac ‘Retro’ painted with payday loan brush
Afterpay's new 'Retro' feature retroactively splits a payment into four instalments, which critics say is no better than a payday loan or payday advance.
Announced on Wednesday and slated to launch next month,…
Where can I get a payday loan?
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Before visiting your local payday lender, consider the alternatives.…
Can’t repay a personal loan? What should you do? Here are your options
Your options when you can't make your payments
What options do you have when you're struggling to make your payments on a bad credit loan? First, you must admit that there is a problem for yourself.
No doubt you'll try to think of…
Payday loan alternatives are becoming more widely available
In perhaps the most unprecedented change, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, designed to provide financial relief during the pandemic, included $3 billion specifically for the CDFI Fund, which provides…
How to get out of payday loan debt now
The key is to shop around and find a loan at the most affordable rate and with the most favorable terms possible.If you are able to get a personal loan, you can significantly reduce the interest rate and borrowing costs you pay…
Alternatives to payday loans | The motley fool
How does an alternative payday loan work?Alternative payday loans (PAL) are low value loans offered by federal credit unions. PALs are permitted by the National Credit Union Administration as long as certain guidelines are…
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If you are having financial difficulty and would like to speak to someone for free financial advice, information and assistance, you can call the Financial Advisors Hotline…
Best Payday Loan Alternatives for Military Personnel – The Dough Roller
Service members and their families do so much to serve our nation that it is surprising to find that they are being unfairly targeted by predatory lenders. But it is in fact the case. The Consumer Federation of America recently…