Today’s Headlines
- McAuliffe Pushes for Light Rail Extension to Virginia Beach (Railway Age)
- Colorado, New Mexico, and Kansas Risk Losing Amtrak Routes (AP)
- Streetcar Lawsuit Could Derail Other San Antonio Transpo Projects (MySA.com)
- NHTSA Releases New Tools to Combat Pedestrian Deaths (Safety Report)
- Clock Is Ticking on Pennsylvania Transpo Bill (WESA)
- ... And in Philly Area, Transit Rides Are Up While Regional Travel is Down (Philly.com)
- Hong Kong Shows Transit Doesn't Have to Cost a Fortune (Slate)
- Op-Ed: Why Did Florida's Governor Ignore Foreign Interest in High-Speed Rail? (The Ledger)
- Louisville Adds More Bike Lanes (WDRB)
- "Transit Racer" Wants to Take a Stab at Boston's T (Boston.com)
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