Today’s Headlines – 12/2/09
December 2, 2009By Transportation for America
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood defended the pace of road construction, rejecting Wall Street Journal calls for a “road fairy.” (DOT Fastlane)
$280 million is already in the pipeline for streetcars, buses and trolleys as part of the Department of Transportation’s Livability Initiative. (Dallas Morning-News)
Charlotte, North Carolina posted a 47 percent increase in commuter transit usage since 2006, and other cities like Phoenix and San Antonio saw large gains as well. (Observer)
Concerns about the deficit have slowed movement on infrastructure spending, especially in the Senate. (Streetsblog)
Denver residents may not realize the transit improvements they voted to fund. (Times-Call)
And, sprawl-ridden Los Angeles will kick off an electric vehicle infrastructure plan that includes 100 new fueling stations. (LAT)
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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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