Today’s Headlines – 12/17/09
December 17, 2009By Transportation for America
The House passed a jobs bill yesterday that would give $36 billion to roads and transit and extend current transportation law through September 2010. (NYT)
Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed a new rail bill into law, promoting its potential job creation and revenue potential. (St. Petersburg Times)
A Michigan legislator is pushing to integrate the Detroit and suburban bus systems into a regional transit authority. (Detroit Free-Press)
Nebraska’s gas tax will rise by about half a cent under automatic changes in existing law. (Lincoln Journal-Star)
In addition to reducing the need to drive, smart growth policies may also lower emissions in other sectors by preventing cars from being constructed in the first place. (NRDC Blog)
And, the Safe Routes to School initiative has led to more children walking and biking at a relatively low cost. (DOT Fastlane)
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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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