Do metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) fairly represent the populations they serve? A study released this month by the Brookings Institution examines whether the interests of the general population are represented by MPOs, whose members are usually appointed rather than elected, in 50 large metro areas across the country.
Municipal Bond Disclosure
Municipal Bond Market Breaks $400 Billion Mark in 2005
The municipal bond market had a strong year in 2005, spurred on by low long term interest rates. The year was particularly favorable for the state of California, which took advantage of low long term yields and represented half of all bond issues.
Strike in Philly Brings Focus on Health Care, Retirement Costs
The strike by Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority is raising many concerns about the rising costs of retirement benefits for city workers.
Wisconsin Empowers Local Government, Road Management
Wisconsin has developed a new technology that empowers local government to monitor and report road conditions.
MRSC Adds Public Transportation Funding Information to Web Site
One stop resource for transportation finance information in Washington state is a model for other states
Houston METRORail Brings Traffic Relief
Houston's new light rail service begins operation METRO, the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, rang in the new year with the launching of its METRORail service, a 7.5-mile light rail line that runs between downtown Houston and the Texas Medical Center...
Merritt Research Provides Financial Data, Benchmarks for Public Sector Age
With the launch of its redesigned web site,) feature, users can search the database by sector, credit name, state or code, and then purchase individual credit financial and ratio reports in spreadsheet format for $50. Monthly observations, benchmarks, industry trends...