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Today’s Headlines

Sen. Kerry Calls for Major Transportation Investment (The Hill) Report: Northeast Corridor — Not Florida — Most Promising High-Speed Rail Route (NYT) Meanwhile, Is California the Right Place to Invest in High-Speed Rail? (WaPo, T4America) In a Move That Cuts Cancer-Causing Emissions, LA Buses Go Diesel-Free  (LAT) Environmental and Bicycling Advocates Grieve Over Giffords Tragedy (LAB, Alttransport) Regulators … Continued
  • Sen. Kerry Calls for Major Transportation Investment (The Hill)
  • Report: Northeast Corridor — Not Florida — Most Promising High-Speed Rail Route (NYT)
  • Meanwhile, Is California the Right Place to Invest in High-Speed Rail? (WaPo, T4America)
  • In a Move That Cuts Cancer-Causing Emissions, LA Buses Go Diesel-Free  (LAT)
  • Environmental and Bicycling Advocates Grieve Over Giffords Tragedy (LABAlttransport)
  • Regulators Consider New Rules to Spur Freight Rail Competition (WSJ)
  • Are You Facebook Friends With Your Local Transit Agency? (Progressive Railroading)
  • Virginia Gov. McDonnell Pitches Transportation Agenda (Patch)
  • Mayor Gray’s DDOT Director Job Description Emphasizes Highways (GGW)
  • Can Superstreets Keep Roads Thin? (Grist)

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