Today's Headlines
Today’s Headlines
By Katie Pearce
- GOP Victories in Congress Will Shake Up Transpo Committees (Roll Call, The Hill)
- How Transpo Measures Fared Election Day (McClatchy, CityLab)
- Is Maryland's New Governor Capable of Killing the Purple Line? (WaPo, GGW)
- Next City Rounds Up Election Results of Interest Here and Here
- What Will the Power Shift on the Hill Mean for Long-Term Transpo Funding? (DC Velocity)
- Smart Growth America: Voters Supported Smart Growth
- FRA Lays Out Vision for Improving Northeast Rail Travel (AP)
- NJ Bill Would Raise Gas Tax By 25 Cents/Gallon (Star-Ledger)
- What's Next for Pinellas County, FL, Now That Light Rail is Dead? (Tampa Bay Times, St. Peter's Blog)
- High-Speed Rail From DC to Richmond in the Works (AP)
- In Memphis, Does Bike Boom Come with Gentrification? (Memphis Flyer)
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