Today’s Headlines

U.S. DOT launches new website to promote campaign against texting while driving (Det. News)

New Deal skeptic Amity Shlaes thinks infrastructure stimulus might be worth it … and points out the downside of the interstate highway system (Bloomberg)

Transit advertising can play a crucial role in D.C. advocacy groups’ PR strategy (NYT)

Washington D.C. begins work on a new bridge spanning the Anacostia River, with pedestrian as well as bicycle and trolley paths (WJLA)

Hutchison’s transportation plan for Texas includes high-speed rail and restrictions on toll roads, with few details on how to pay for it (AP)

Several Minnesota cities are in contention for stops on the midwest’s proposed high-speed rail line (Post-Bulletin)

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Think Progress took note yesterday of a change of heart from Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal (R), who blasted the economic stimulus law for its $8 billion in "wasteful spending" on high-speed rail — only to later seek $300 million of that money for a rail link between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Gov. Mark Sanford […]

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By Elana Schor | Nov 24, 2009

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By Katie Pearce | Sep 18, 2015

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By Elana Schor | Jun 30, 2009

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