Today’s Headlines

By Katie Pearce

8:59 AM EDT on July 27, 2015

Stalemates Continue on Transpo Bill as Deadline Approaches (LA Times)
In Rare Sunday Session, Senate Makes Ex-Im Bank Part of the Package (Transport Topics)
NRDC Switchboard Analyzes the Senate DRIVE Act
Aging Infrastructure Plagues America's Busiest Rail Corridor (NYT)
... As Chris Christie Pins Blame for NJ Transit Delays on Amtrak (Politico)
Reforms in Chicago Could Expand TOD, Make Way for More Bikes (Chicago Trib)
Baltimore Picks Up the Pieces After Red Line Defeat (Baltimore Sun)
Is High Bike Helmet Use a Public Safety Victory or a Policy Failure? (Co.Exist)
In Seattle, Public Responds En Masse to Light Rail Survey (Herald)

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