Today’s Headlines – 12/14/09
December 14, 2009By Transportation for America
House Transportation Committee Chair James Oberstar repeated his call for a transportation reform bill in 2010. (Roll Call)
The Senate cleared a $446.8 billion spending bill that will keep the government running and America’s transportation system moving. (NYT)
President Obama is pushing governors to hire more women and minorities for stimulus projects. (McClatchy)
T4 America’s Dangerous by Design report was cited by the Mobile Press-Register in a report on the metro area’s pedestrian safety. (Press-Register)
An unexpected $400 million shortfall could result in longer waits, more crowds and an elimination of student discounts on New York City’s subway and bus system. (City Room)
And, Florida has moved into the “rail era” with the Legislature’s passage of commuter rail funding, the Sun-Sentinel editorialized. (Sun-Sentinel)
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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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