Today’s Headlines – 12/8/09
December 8, 2009By Transportation for America
Conservative columnist David Brooks wrote of “widespread agreement” on the creation of a National Infrastructure Bank. (NYT)
Joe Klein also gives a thumbs-up to the infrastructure bank proposal, arguing it would help establish performance metrics for appropriations. (TIME)
White House officials argue strict budget rules could prevent Wall Street bailout funds from being used for job-creation. (WSJ)
Revenue-sharing between state and local governments may be needed to ensure municipalities get the relief they need. (TNR)
In Jackson, Michigan’s experience, some “shovel-ready” projects proposed for stimulus funds were more ready than others. (Citizen-Patriot)
And, legislation creating a commuter high-speed rail system in central Florida cleared the State House yesterday. (AP)
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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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