Today’s Headlines – 9/22/09
September 22, 2009By Transportation for America
Census shows fewer Americans drove to work alone last year. (New York Times)
Americans are taking advantage of the “cash for clunkers” program to trade in their trucks and SUVs (Detroit Free Press)
Arlington (VA) has secured $1.5 million in stimulus funds to buy hybrid buses, upgrading from a diesel-powered fleet. (Washington Business Journal)
Southern California transit officials are stressing the need for additional transit options to reduce congestion. (Press-Enterprise)
Today’s Headlines — 06/29/09
June 29, 2009By Andrew Bielak
- AASHTO’s president says gas taxes need to go up. (Baltimore Sun)
- Protecting our climate and gaining more energy independence begins, and doesn’t end, with the climate bill making its way through Congress. (Reuters)
- The speed of spending federal stimulus dollars remains a contentious issue. (USA Today)
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman James Oberstar looks to make his mark with the next transportation bill. (Congressional Quarterly)
Daily Headlines — 06/26/09
June 26, 2009By Andrew Bielak
- In the aftermath of Washington DC’s Metro crash, Time magazine looks America’s aging transit systems.
- Members of the Senate’s Environment and Public Works Committee argue against looking at immediate transportation reform. (Streetsblog)
- House Rep. Edward Markey sees the climate bill getting signed before 2010. (National Journal)
- Driving numbers could be low again for the summer of 2009. (Wall Street Journal)
Today’s Headlines — 06/25/09
June 25, 2009By Andrew Bielak
- Paratransit — which is used to provide critical transportation service for people with disabilities — faces severe funding challenges in Chicago. (Chicago Tribune)
- DC’s Metro tragedy makes clear the need for repair work on America’s aging rail system. (New York Times)
- Some city officials say the distribution of stimulus funds favors small towns and rural areas. (Los Angeles Times)
- Representative John Mica, the ranking member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, discusses the new transportation bill. (PBS)
Today’s Headlines: Transportation bill release edition
June 23, 2009By Stephen Lee Davis
- Elana Schor posted one of the earliest analyses of Oberstar’s transportation bill at Streetsblog DC, pointing out three words that appear quite often in the bill. T4 America gets a mention. (Streetsblog Capitol Hill)
- Along those lines, Jonathan Maus examines bike provisions and looks at another phrase of interest that pops up in the transportation bill: “Intended Users.” (Bike Portland)
- Keeping it on the left coast, Jeff Mapes gives a quick summary of where things stand. (The Oregonian)
- A terrific new study from the Center for Clean Air Policy shows that smarter land use, oft-overlooked by environmentalists, is one place where we can get solid, cost-effective emissions reductions — from the transportation sector. (Kaid Benfield at NRDC)
- The Infrastructurist muses on one obvious — yet politically difficult — solution to our transportation funding crisis: raise the gas tax. (The Infrastructurist)
Today’s Headlines — 06/22/09
June 22, 2009By Andrew Bielak
- By living closer to jobs and school, city dwellers cut down on carbon emissions. (Chicago Sun-Times)
- Health researchers note that obesity and climate change have many of the same roots — including an auto-dependent lifestyle. (Grist)
- The unpredictable nature of climate change could have dangerous effects on our transportation system. (ClimateBiz)
Today’s Headlines — 06/18/09
June 18, 2009By Andrew Bielak
- The Economist looks ahead at the transportation bill and talks to T4 America Campaign Director James Corless.
- Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood asks for an 18-month extension on the current transportation bill, as Rep. James Oberstar releases an outline of a new one. (Wall Street Journal)
- Streetsblog breaks down Oberstar’s outline.
- A new study shows that sidewalks encourage walking and make us healthier.
Daily Headlines — 06/17/09
June 17, 2009By Andrew Bielak
- The U.S. House prepares to release the transportation bill in the coming weeks, but legislators have little consensus how to finance the next six years of projects. (Wall Street Journal)
- Rep. James Oberstar (D-MN) looks to create “transit equity” in the new transportation authorization by adding more balance to the funding formulas for highways and public transportation. (BNET)
- A new federal provision would give transit agencies some relief for ballooning operating expenses. (New York Times)
- Virginia takes it sweet time in requesting stimulus funds for transportation projects. (Washington Post)
- Transit access could make Tyson’s Corner, outside Washington DC, from a sprawling center of employment to a walkable, convenient destination. (Time)
Today’s Headlines — 06/16/09
June 16, 2009By Andrew Bielak
- The Baltimore Sun editorial board calls for a fresh start for our transportation system.
- Train executives see the link between climate change, energy, and transportation. (CNN)
- Zipcar founder Robin Chase speaks about ride sharing, transportation costs, and infrastructure. (Infrastructurist)
- A look at the worst cities for angry drivers. (Reuters)
Today’s Headlines — 06/15/09
June 15, 2009By Andrew Bielak
- New York Times takes an in-depth look at California’s complex plan for high-speed rail…
- …And talks to DOT Secretary Ray LaHood about helping Americans drive less and creating livable communities.
- Domestic and international flights dropped by 9.1 percent from March 2008 to March 2009. (Streetsblog SF)
- Officials in Los Angeles County consider implementing congestion pricing to manage traffic and pay for transportation projects. (Los Angeles Times)
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- Atlanta-area transit system 14 days from shutting down, 2 million rides disappearing
March 17, 2010 - U.S. Transportation Department makes good on promise to ensure our streets are made safer
March 16, 2010 - Obama’s livability programs help rural America too
March 16, 2010 - Transit grants out the federal door, but what about the cuts?
March 8, 2010 - Transit riders in Atlanta face massive cuts, “wholesale restructuring” of service
March 5, 2010
- Atlanta-area transit system 14 days from shutting down, 2 million rides disappearing
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