Today’s Headlines
- Rep. Richard Hanna Attacked Federal Funding for Transit Yesterday (The Hill)
- Foxx Optimistic That Congress Will Act on Transpo Funding (AP)
- ... And He's About to Give a Big Speech Today (National Academies)
- Massachusetts Governor Commits Millions to Climate Change Prep (Enterprise News)
- Budget Bill Includes Provisions to Increase Rail Inspections (Stamford Advocate)
- Why Has Transit Ridership Declined in Portland? (Oregonian)
- Virginia Beach Explores Options for Pricey Light Rail (Pilot)
- It's Round Two for New Haven's Streetcar Quest (New Haven Independent)
- With New Funding, Will Montgomery County Build Transit or Roads? (GGW)
- Plans Revive for Downtown Boise Circulator (Idaho Statesman)
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