Today’s Headlines – 12/9/09
December 9, 2009By Transportation for America
Voters in Oklahoma City yesterday approved a sales tax extension to fund new streetcars, rail improvements and other projects, with Mayor Mick Cornett declaring that the “golden age continues.” (NewsOK)
President Obama may have sounded a slightly different tune on infrastructure spending during his speech yesterday compared to remarks at last week’s jobs summit. (WP)
In yesterday’s address, the president expressed support for $50 billion in “merit-based infrastructure investment,” a promising sign. (Streetsblog)
Of the 380,000 public comments the EPA has received over its finding that greenhouse gases endanger public health, 70 percent were supportive. (WSJ)
Florida Governor Charlie Crist is expected to sign a new high-speed rail bill into law after bipartisan State Senate approval last night. (Miami Herald)
And, Los Angeles transit officials are increasing their promotional efforts. (Yglesias)
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