Today’s Headlines – 2/1/10
February 1, 2010By Transportation for America
A new Highway Loss Data Institute study calls into question whether forbidding cell phone use in cars would decrease crashes. (WSJ)
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, however, took issue with the findings and called for even stricter safety laws. (DOT Blog)
The proposed Obama administration budget includes $100 billion for job-creation legislation. (WP)
Obama is also proposing a permanent expansion of “Build America” infrastructure bonds. (Reuters)
Long Beach is drawing praise for its bicycle-friendly policies. (LA Times)
And, Maryland commuters are exploring how the Washington-area Metro system can get back on track, especially with regard to safety. (Sun)
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