Today’s Headlines – 10/7/09
October 7, 2009By Transportation for America
Gas prices could drop as low as $2 per gallon, according to AAA estimates. (WP)
Federal agencies will be required to measure greenhouse gas emissions and set reduction targets under a new executive order from President Obama. (WP)
Portland is looking to remain on the frontlines of smart transportation planning with an ambitious “Bicycle Plan for 2030.” (Oregonian)
Virginia business groups say they favor new taxes to fund transit improvements, with one chamber of commerce president saying, “businesses in essence are paying a tax right now, but they’re just paying a tax in the form of lower productivity.” (Inside NoVa)
The Washington Post points out that Virginia’s Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds has shown “courage and candor” in his openness to new revenue for transportation, a quality not shared by his Republican opponent. (WP)
And, San Diego’s transit system has been named among the “best of the best” by the American Public Transportation Association. (San Diego Metro)
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- Oppose House bill that slashes public transit funding, falls short on repair and axes bike & pedestrian safety
February 7, 2012 - T4 coalition announces opposition to House energy and transportation bill
February 6, 2012 - House committee ignores broad opposition, decimates transit funding anyway
February 3, 2012 - Massive letter opposing House leadership attack on transit sent to Capitol Hill
February 3, 2012 - House leadership making unprecedented assault on public transit
February 2, 2012
- Oppose House bill that slashes public transit funding, falls short on repair and axes bike & pedestrian safety
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