Today’s Headlines
Another analysis reveals that U.S. DOT road money isn’t being routed first to economically distressed areas (AP) Why not institute a National Design Policy for housing? (NYT) Between D.C. suburbs and Baltimore, Maryland governor is pulling double shifts in the transit aid hunt (WaPo) Brookings’ Robert Puentes and Adie Tomer explore how current road funding … Continued
By
Elana Schor
7:47 AM EDT on July 20, 2009
- Another analysis reveals that U.S. DOT road money isn’t being routed first to economically distressed areas (AP)
- Why not institute a National Design Policy for housing? (NYT)
- Between D.C. suburbs and Baltimore, Maryland governor is pulling double shifts in the transit aid hunt (WaPo)
- Brookings’ Robert Puentes and Adie Tomer explore how current road funding formulas shortchange bigger, bluer states (TNR)
- The 10 most dangerous foods to eat while driving, courtesy of the insurance industry (Autopia)
- Inside the White House’s meticulous climate lobbying push (Politico)
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