Talking points of no return
October 16, 2008By Andrew Bielak
In their third and final presidential debate, Barack Obama and John McCain batted their plans back and forth on environmental issues like oil dependence and climate change, but didn’t offer too many new ideas. (Grist — Kate Sheppard)
Your vote, your crummy highways
October 15, 2008By Andrew Bielak
CNN looks at the presidential candidates’ plans for investing in infrastructure, highlighting John McCain’s focus on cutting back earmarks and Barack Obama’s proposal to create an infrastructure bank. (Tami Luhby)
Issues: Infrastructure: Approach With Caution
October 6, 2008By Andrew Bielak
With the financial crisis and $700 billion bailout package dominating conversation in Washington and on the campaign travel, political candidates are avoiding a central economic issue — the need to reinvest in our crumbling infrastructure. (Congressional Quarterly — Colby Itkowitz)
Biden on the train
September 17, 2008By Andrew Bielak
Taking a group of reporters along for his Amtrak ride home from Washington D.C. to Wilmington, Delaware, vice-presidential candidate Joe Biden promises “the most train-friendly administration ever” if the Democratic ticket is elected. (Politico — Ben Smith)
DNC: Barack star
August 29, 2008By Andrew Bielak
Standing before a crowd of 84,000 at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Barack Obama made some key points on energy reform, arguing that the U.S. could end its dependence from oil from the Middle East in 10 years and pledging to spend $150 billion in that same time period on renewable energy. (Grist)
Spotlight on Gas Prices, and Parties in Stalemate
July 24, 2008By Andrew Bielak
While Democrats and Republicans have few options for offering immediate relief for Americans burdened by high gas prices, both sides are hoping they can capitalize on the issue come November. (New York Times — Carl Hulse)
Obama, McCain offer very different energy plans
July 11, 2008By Andrew Bielak
McCain and Obama both claim they would radically change our energy policy if they were elected president, with the Arizona Senator calling for increased production and the Democratic nominee advocating for alternative fuel development and lower consumption. (McClatchy — David Lightman)
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- 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 - Opposition to Senate extension results in looming shutdown of federal transportation programs
February 26, 2010 - T4 jobs proposal would create nearly half a million jobs, according to Economic Policy Institute
February 17, 2010 - Obama’s 2011 budget gives a lift to livability and transportation
February 2, 2010
- Transit grants out the federal door, but what about the cuts?
The United States of Transit Cutbacks
Driving is down and transit ridership is at record highs. Yet transit agencies across the country are considering layoffs, service cuts and fare hikes. Find out more and learn what you can do to help at t4america.org/transitcuts
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