Today’s Headlines – 8/18/10
August 18, 2010By Transportation for America
Free parking is a market distorting policy that comes at a heavy price, writes economist Tyler Cowen. (NYT)
President Obama said he wants a strategy for reducing carbon and called out Republicans for blocking progress. (Hill)
High-speed rail infrastructure in the U.S. continues to move forward. (CNN)
More kids biking to school would put a dent in childhood obesity. (BusinessWire)
And, Houston’s Metro system broadened access by to cyclists and people in wheelchairs by taking out seats. (Streetsblog)
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