Today’s Headlines – 3/1/10
March 1, 2010By Transportation for America
Two thousand federal employees were furloughed today after Senator Jim Bunning of Kentucky held up highway funding last week. (AP)
Senate Democrats are eager to resolve the jobs-bill impasse by tomorrow night. (NYT)
Key House chairman James Oberstar agreed to back the Senate jobs bill if earmarked project funds are redistributed. (Politico)
Florida remains the most dangerous state in the country for bicyclists and pedestrians. (USA Today)
And, several Mississippi cities are considering Complete Streets ordinances to make their roads safer for all users. (Clarion-Ledger)



