Today’s Headlines – 11/2/09
November 2, 2009By Transportation for America
The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge is expected to re-open later today, six days after a fallen part precipitated indefinite closure. (Chronicle)
While Bay Area commuters are fortunate to have alternative transportation options, the longer-than-expected repairs have strained the area’s bus and subway systems. (Mercury News)
Congress will not take up the federal transportation bill until December 18 after both chambers passed a continuing resolution late last week. (JOC)
Talks are continuing between Philadelphia’s transit management and largest union, which had threatened to strike during the World Series. (AP)
Senate Republicans on a key committee are threatening to boycott hearings on the Boxer-Kerry climate bill. (Hill)
And, health care policy must consider transportation and the built environment, writes a Montana doctor and T4 America coalition partner. (Billings Gazette)
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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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