Today’s Headlines

By Elana Schor
May 14, 2010

Is the Obama administration really cutting New York’s transit security funding? Lawmakers say yes (AP), White House says no (AP)

Senate climate bill, backed by capital’s biggest transport reform group, could undermine existing clean-air rules (MoJo Blogs)

Gas tax remains a bugaboo, but Dems are pursuing an oil liability fee in wake of Gulf oil spill (Politico)

New York could soon see a new Goethals Bridge, built using a public-private partnership (Bloomberg)

Chicago Tribune edit board member asks why the nation needs new auto safety legislation

Trucking industry predicts 25% freight growth over the next decade (Fleet Owner)

As investigations begin into BP’s oil spill complicity, GOP lawmakers hold oil industry fundraiser (Think Progress)

Virginia state transport officials vow a long-term funding plan will materialize this year (Leesburg Today)

Wisconsin officials, facing public skepticism of high-speed rail, try to derail myths about their train project (WKOW)

Illinois state DOT officials will no longer get the perk of free car rides (Pantagraph)

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