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The Arlington neighborhood in suburban D.C. is an unabashed success story — might have something to do with its proximity to transit and dense, mixed-use development (NYT) Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) likes the sound of a second stimulus dedicated entirely to infrastructure, regardless of what some colleagues might think (Politico) Before Obama was president, he … Continued

By Elana Schor

7:48 AM EDT on October 8, 2009

The Arlington neighborhood in suburban D.C. is an unabashed success story — might have something to do with its proximity to transit and dense, mixed-use development (NYT)
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) likes the sound of a second stimulus dedicated entirely to infrastructure, regardless of what some colleagues might think (Politico)
Before Obama was president, he won an “Active Living Hero” award for promoting legislation for cyclists and pedestrians (Oregonian)
Bids are coming in so low for stimulus work in Colorado that nine new road projects, including one pedestrian bridge, have gotten the green light (Denver Biz Jrnl)
Sign of progress? Texas DOT kills massive toll road proposal with a “no build” recommendation following an environmental impact study (Chron)
Vice President Biden visits Connecticut to tout highway stimulus project (Wilton Villager)
That Senate climate bill, with its slim focus on clean transportation, still doesn’t have a scheduled hearing (Roll Call)
What good is a ban on texting and phoning while driving if there’s no enforcement? (WaPo)

Elana Schor

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