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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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)

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 [...]

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 [...]

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)

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 [...]

Boston’s Metropolitan Area Planning Council unveils a new plan for smarter development. (Boston Globe) Gas prices reach an eight-month high. (USA Today) The Energy Information Administration projects a steep drop in oil output around the world. (Grist) Transportation and housing costs for families can’t be disentangled. (Arizona Daily Star)

The connections between the climate bill and federal transportation legislation are becoming clearer. (Greenwire via New York Times) Budget shortfalls force Michigan to cancel $740 million in roadwork. (Detroit News) San Francisco looks to increase parking fees, tolls, and tickets to better reflect the real cost of driving. (San Francisco Examiner) Senator Orrin Hatch has [...]