Urbanism and transit following the 2010 elections

A round up of viewpoints

Jay Blazek Crossley, Nov 08, 10.

Results from the 2010 elections appear to have mixed expected results on the future of policies related to transit, smart growth, and walkable urbanism.

While many transportation activists are fearful of a continued stand off that will delay passage of the already delayed federal transportation bill, an overwhelming majority of local transit initiatives passed across the country.

In Texas news, the Dallas Morning News Transportation Blog believes that “Huge GOP majority in Texas House likely dooms transportation funding increase,” while in Austin, Proposition 1 passed, which will provide substantial funds to a bicycle and pedestrian improvements as part of a larger transportation bond package, according to Austin on Two Wheels.

A round up of viewpoints:
Streetsblog: Cuomo’s Green Agenda Comes Out Swinging for Smart Growth
The Wall Street Journal: NY Gov.-elect Cuomo seeks federal train aid
MinnPost.com: If GOP keeps austerity promises, big metro projects on rail, housing and research may be pared or eliminated
The Transport Politic: Understanding Representative John Mica’s Transportation Agenda
Streetsblog DC: The Silver Lining: 73 Percent of Transpo Ballot Measures Win
Center for Transportation Excellence: 2010 Transportation Ballot Measures
Reuters: New Congress to revisit Obama transport priorities
The Baltimore Sun: Election provides mixed news for transit projects
Transport Topics: A Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan
The Washington Post: Election wrap-up: Good news locally, bad news nationally
The New York Times: Smart Growth Policy Splits Environmentalists