Today’s Headlines

By Katie Pearce

8:56 AM EST on December 19, 2013

Schumer Acts on Soon-to-Expire Transit Commuter Benefit (Progressive Railroading)
Cincinnati Decides Today: Yes or No for Streetcar? (USA Today)
… And It May Come Down to One Council Member (Cincinnati Biz Courier)
Five City Leaders Meet with Foxx to Talk Amtrak (News Observer)
Utah Lawmaker Proposes Hiking Sales Tax for Transit (Salt Lake Trib)
Austin Bike-Share Launches Saturday (Community Impact)
New Republic Scrutinizes Richard Florida's Changing Positions
FTA Warns of Funding Shortfall for Western NY Transit (Buffalo News)
Streetcar Project Gets Green Light in San Antonio (AP)
Arizona Shifts Toward Healthier, Walkable Communities (Cronkite News Service)
Smart Growth Projects Get Boost in Fresno (Fresno Bee)
Western PA Goes After Funds for New Amtrak Station (AP)

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