Today’s Headlines – 2/19/10
February 19, 2010By Transportation for America
The stimulus bill signed a year ago was more successful than people think, and cut more taxes than many realize. (Baltimore Sun)
Seventeen Democratic Senators urged Majority Leader Harry Reid to make transportation infrastructure a top priority in jobs legislation. (Streetsblog)
Houston transit officials are pushing back against Mayor Annise Parker’s proposal to eliminate bus and train fares. (Chronicle)
Mass transit is getting a more welcome reception in heavily suburban and traffic-rich parts of Indiana. (IndyStar)
Federal regulators added subway car design to their list of “most wanted” safety improvements in response to several high-profile crashes on the Washington Metro system. (WP)
And, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood appears on the MTV show “Buried Life” to help four people’s quest to play basketball with President Obama. (Peoria Journal-Star)
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- Transportation bill being finalized, window closing quickly! Call your rep and senator
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May 15, 2012 - U.S. communities step up, hoping a strong federal commitment to infrastructure will follow
May 10, 2012 - Graphic: A closer look at the Senate MAP-21 vote by state
March 27, 2012 - Fixing the House bill: Cutting regulatory burdens and bureaucracy
March 15, 2012
- Transportation bill being finalized, window closing quickly! Call your rep and senator
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