Today’s Headlines – 11/20/09
November 20, 2009By Transportation for America
Federal infrastructure spending creates jobs, but must be coupled with real reform to lay the foundation for future growth. (The Hill)
Directing infrastructure funding toward mass transit can create good transportation jobs and serve a real community need. (Detroit News)
Chinese exports make up 30 percent of the country’s emission, and we’re their biggest customer. (WSJ)
The enormous growth in Central Oregon transit use was the subject of a City Club meeting yesterday. (KBND)
Seventy-percent of Metra bridges and 42 percent of Chicago Transit Authority bridges are in need of upgrades, according to a new report. (CBS)
And, an unannounced public art project in New York City last fall led to seven million MetroCards being inscribed with the word “optimism” on the back. (City Room)
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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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