Today’s Headlines – 11/23/09
November 23, 2009By Transportation for America
Unspent bailout money should be redirected toward a federal infrastructure bank, California Senator Dianne Feinstein said on “Meet the Press” yesterday. (CQ Politics)
Similar efforts are already underway to allocate unspent stimulus funds on transportation projects. (WSJ)
The stimulus package, however, may have missed some opportunities to aid poor, minority communities hit hardest by the recession. (TIME)
The Senate health care bill that cleared its first procedural hurdle this weekend includes $1.6 million for walk-to-school and other community health initiatives. (Streetsblog)
Plans to extend the DC Metro the Dulles airport in Virginia could be held up due to safety concerns. (WP)
And, leaders in Scott County, Minnesota are stepping up their asks for roads and bridges in anticipation of massive growth. (Star-Tribune)
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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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