Today’s Headlines – 11/17/09
November 17, 2009By Transportation for America
Senator Robert Byrd says a new transportation bill could bring jobs, money and infrastructure to his West Virginia constituents and the entire country. (Bluefield Daily Telegraph)
Governor Charlie Crist is optimistic about a special legislative session on Florida rail. (Orlando Sentinel)
The U.S. will partner with China on an electric vehicles initiative and other clean energy measures following President Obama’s meeting with Prime Minister Hu Jintao. (NYT)
The City of Charlotte has named a new transit chief: Los Angeles County bus supervisor Carolyn Flowers. (Observer)
And, the U.S. can lay the foundation for a sound transportation future, but only with real innovation and commitment now, writes op-ed columnist Bob Herbert. (NYT)
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