Transportation for America stories by Transportation for America
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Shut-down Crisis Reveals Desperate Need for Longterm Overhaul of our Nation’s Transportation ProgramMarch 1, 2010
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Transportation a Key Point of Compromise for Senate Jobs Bill
February 25, 2010
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TIGER Grants Offer Critical Support to Communities with Innovative Transportation Projects
February 17, 2010
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Now Hiring: Regional Field Organizer
February 11, 2010
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T4 America: Prioritize Transportation Investments that Keep More People Working in Meeting President’s Call for New Jobs Measure
January 28, 2010
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Obama Administration’s Improved Screen for Transit Projects Will Help The Economy, Environment and Local Communities
January 14, 2010
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House Jobs Measure Provides Needed Boost for Infrastructure
December 17, 2009
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Transportation for America Urges Congress to Maintain Commitment to Long-Term Reform, Support “Fix-It-First”
December 2, 2009
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U.S. DOT Secretary LaHood Announces DOT Safety Council Will Address Pedestrian Safety Following T4 America Report
November 16, 2009
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Transportation for America joins the American Public Health Association, PolicyLink & other advocates to highlight health and transportation connection
October 15, 2009
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Today’s Headlines – 9/22/09
September 22, 2009
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Now Hiring: Campaign Intern
September 10, 2009
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Now Hiring: Web Savvy Organizer Intern
September 9, 2009
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What does a Colorado brewery have in common with T4 America?
September 2, 2009
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New Report Documents Impact of Transit Service Cuts and Fare Increases on America’s Communities
August 18, 2009
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Transportation for America Voices Support for Senator Dodd’s Livable Communities Act
August 12, 2009
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Transportation for America Coalition Surpasses 350 Organizations
August 12, 2009
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Montana Citizen Groups and Organizations Join Call to Invest in 21st Century Transportation System
July 28, 2009
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T4 America Co-Chair Shelley Poticha to head new HUD Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities
July 24, 2009
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Congestion Report Highights Urgent Need for Reform
July 8, 2009
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Energy Bill Creates Clean Transportation Options
July 1, 2009
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House Transportation Bill Lays Groundwork for Reform, But Key Details are Missing, Significant Work Still Needed
June 23, 2009
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T4 America commends Chairman Oberstar for jumpstart on transportation reform, calls for continued commitment to reform from Congress and the administration
June 18, 2009
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Transportation for America applauds new inter-agency effort to connect transportation, housing affordability, and livability
June 17, 2009
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Transportation For America Applauds House Release Of National Transportation Objectives
June 11, 2009
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Transportation for America Applauds Senate’s Release Of National Transportation Objectives
May 15, 2009
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Full testimony from today’s Commerce Committee hearing
April 28, 2009
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Transportation for America Applauds President Obama and Department of Transportation’s High-Speed Rail Initiative
April 16, 2009
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Transportation for America Commends Obama’ Federal Highway Administrator Appointment
April 10, 2009
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Landmark Clean Energy Bill Marks Groundbreaking Effort
April 1, 2009
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Transportation for America Applauds Move By Representative Matsui to Dramatically Reduce Emissions
April 1, 2009
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Transportation for America issues call to President Obama and Congress to launch a new federal transportation mission
February 26, 2009
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Americans Agree: Smart Growth Approach to Transportation Helps Build Communities
February 26, 2009
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Telebriefing: Transportation experts discuss transportation stimulus spending
February 24, 2009
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Attend our platform launch this Thursday at the U.S. Capitol
February 23, 2009
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Full summary of The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
February 17, 2009
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Economic Recovery Package Is First Step in Rebuilding 21st Century Infrastructure
January 29, 2009
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Jobs and Pocketbooks Threatened as Transit Agencies Face Cutting Jobs and Service, Raising Fares
January 26, 2009
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New Transportation Secretary Faces Unprecedented Opportunity to Shape America’s Future
January 22, 2009
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House Appropriations Recovery Bill Could Shortchange Crumbling Infrastructure, Undermine Existing Public Transit and Rail Initiatives
January 16, 2009
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Release: Oberstar proposal moves recovery debate in the right direction
January 13, 2009
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Transportation For America Announces New Campaign Director
January 7, 2009
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Obama and Congressional Leaders Must Set Standards for Transportation Spending in Stimulus
January 5, 2009
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Obama and Congress must back up rhetoric on “green” recovery package.
December 10, 2008
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Build For America plan released nationwide
October 16, 2008
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Position available: Senior Research Associate
September 10, 2008
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Fellowship opportunity
August 20, 2008
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Americans Demand More and Better Options – Gov. Parris Glendening
July 17, 2008
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Taking Action for ‘More and Better Options’ – Rep. Earl Blumenauer
July 17, 2008
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Welcome to Transportation for America
July 9, 2008
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The $360 Million Mirage
July 7, 2008
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Here’s why metro Indy should buy mass transit
July 7, 2008
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Will gas prices drive homebuyers away from suburbs?
July 7, 2008
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Senior services feel fiscal squeeze
July 7, 2008
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With gas over $4, cities rethink density
July 7, 2008
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AP – Gas, food prices pinch elderly meal programs
June 27, 2008
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Rising prices hammer seniors on fixed incomes
June 27, 2008
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- Transit grants out the federal door, but what about the cuts?
March 8, 2010 - Transit riders in Atlanta face massive cuts, “wholesale restructuring” of service
March 5, 2010 - Opposition to Senate extension results in looming shutdown of federal transportation programs
February 26, 2010 - T4 jobs proposal would create nearly half a million jobs, according to Economic Policy Institute
February 17, 2010 - Obama’s 2011 budget gives a lift to livability and transportation
February 2, 2010
- Transit grants out the federal door, but what about the cuts?
The United States of Transit Cutbacks
Driving is down and transit ridership is at record highs. Yet transit agencies across the country are considering layoffs, service cuts and fare hikes. Find out more and learn what you can do to help at t4america.org/transitcuts
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