Today’s Headlines
- NYC Subway Is Running But Other Transit Systems Still Down (WSJ, Fox)
- ‘Epic’ Flooding Destroys Bridges, Cuts Off Towns Across Vermont (CBS, NPR)
- Irene’s Assault on Roads and Rail, in Pictures: GOOD; Send Yours to Streetfilms
- What Will It Take to Get Politicians to Fix Aging Infrastructure? (National Journal)
- Irene Could Provide Economic Boost (Politico)
- Obama's New Jobs Bill: "Let's Rebuild America" (CBS)
- PA Governor’s Panel Support Increasing, Expanding Red-light Cameras (Post-Gazette)
- Transport Politic Argues for Public Private Partnerships in High Speed Rail Projects
- So Many Reasons to Expand Capital Bike Share (WaPo)
- Florida DOT Continues ‘Hostile Takeover’ of South Florida’s Regional Rail (Palm Beach Post)
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