Today’s Headlines – 12/3/09
December 3, 2009By Transportation for America
House Democrats on the transportation committee are calling for $69 billion in new highway and transit spending, but a two-year bill could hinder broader reform efforts. (WSJ)
Congressman Earl Blumenauer, a Portland Democrat and transportation reform champion, told Streetsblog he would like to see fix-it first principles and performance measurements in a potential bill. (Streetsblog)
Transportation officials in Washington, DC metropolitan area have identified $835 million in potential highway projects that could be funded by a jobs bill. (WP)
A Harvard economists professor on National Journal’s experts panel suggests a gas tax hike as one among ten steps toward deficit reduction. (Jeff Frankel’s weblog)
The director of an Illinois-based environmental group penned an op-ed in favor of expanded rural transportation access, including intercity rail. (Journal-Register)
And, Charlotte’s complete streets policy was recognized by the the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (Complete Streets Coalition blog)
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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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