Today's Headlines
Today’s Headlines
By Tanya Snyder
- Another Extension Is in the Works for Transpo Bill -- But How Long Will It Last? (School Transpo)
- Republican Victories Imperil Rail Plans (NYT)
- LaHood Dangling Rejected Rail Funds in Front of Other Potential Recipients (WSOC TV)
- NY Lt. Gov: Transpo Infrastructure is Key to a "Prosperous Future for New York" (WSJ)
- High Speed Rail Association Unveils Vision of a Rail System Akin to Interstates (Reuters)
- Seattle Looks to SF for a Model on Congestion Pricing (KIRO)
- Illinois State Govt Could Take Over Control of Chicago's Metra (Chicago Tribune)
- Could Unpopular Airport Pat-Downs Encourage Train Travel Instead of Air? (WaPo)
- Obesity Epidemic Is a Result of Design Malpractice (Placeshakers)
- Yglesias Makes the Case for a Carbon Tax, Now
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