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
Comments: 2 Tags: ARRA, DOT, jobs, lahood, stimulus, TIGER, u.s. dot
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
Comments: 1 Tags: barack obama, department of transportation, federal highway administration, victor mendez
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
Comments: 5 Tags: economic recovery, oberstar, Press Releases, stimulus
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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