Today’s Headlines – 10/27/09
October 27, 2009By Transportation for America
Thirty-seven clean energy projects, many in the transportation sector, were recipients of a $150 million reward from the U.S. Department of Energy. (WSJ)
The Obama administration is ramping up efforts in support of the Senate climate bill, sending high-ranking officials like Energy Secretary Steven Chu and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood as hearing kick-off for the landmark legislation. (NYT)
The bill triples the share of allowances toward public transit compared to legislation passed in the House, a significant boost. (Streetsblog)
Making needed investments in infrastructure is a public safety issue, writes the president of the American Society of Civil Engineers in the Houston Chronicle. (Chronicle)
And, Nebraska is considering a gas tax increase or vehicle-miles-traveled tax to pay for new highway funding. (Lincoln Journal-Star)
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