Daily Headlines — 06/17/09
June 17, 2009By Andrew Bielak
- The U.S. House prepares to release the transportation bill in the coming weeks, but legislators have little consensus how to finance the next six years of projects. (Wall Street Journal)
- Rep. James Oberstar (D-MN) looks to create “transit equity” in the new transportation authorization by adding more balance to the funding formulas for highways and public transportation. (BNET)
- A new federal provision would give transit agencies some relief for ballooning operating expenses. (New York Times)
- Virginia takes it sweet time in requesting stimulus funds for transportation projects. (Washington Post)
- Transit access could make Tyson’s Corner, outside Washington DC, from a sprawling center of employment to a walkable, convenient destination. (Time)
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