Today’s Headlines – 10/20/09
October 20, 2009By Transportation for America
The free ride on roads must end, writes the president-elect of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Pennsylvania in an op-ed. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Florida’s two U.S. Senators – one Democrat and one Republican – are excited about bringing high-speed rail to their state. (Tampa Bay Newspapers)
The Washington Post endorsement of Virginia Democratic candidate Creigh Deeds on Sunday praised his “transportation realism” and honesty about the need for new revenue. (WP)
The Virginia gubernatorial campaign can actually teach us a few lessons about about transportation policy, including how to sell it. (Streetsblog)
Tax policies should not favor parking over public transit, the Hartford Courant editorializes today. (Courant)
And, supporters of a property tax increase for transit in Kalamazoo, Michigan are cautiously optimistic about their chances in November. (Michigan Live)
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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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