Today’s Headlines – 8/24/11
August 24, 2011By Transportation for America
Congress’ small window for renewing the federal transportation program continues to make state officials nervous. (WP)
Despite what looks to be a brief Libya-related spike, gas prices are expected to continue falling. (Time)
The Federal Highway Administration signed off on Seattle’s plans for a new tunnel to replace the Route 99 viaduct. (AP)
Connecticut train riders decried a proposed a 16.4 percent fare hike. (Hartford Courant)
Long-time finance official Jonathan Davis was named interim chief for the MBTA. (Boston Globe)
And, West Virginia engineers plan to inspect state bridges following yesterday’s 5.9 magnitude earthquake. (Metro News)
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