Topic – Rail
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Atlanta newspaper: transit is key to prosperity
Paper says rail is the future
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution says that if Georgia does not build rail systems, it will fall behind other states in terms of economic development.
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State money will ease Chicago rail congestion
Money will aid passenger rail
The money will alleviate the nation's worst railroad bottleneck and in doing so might attract stimulus funds for passenger and high-speed rail.
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Gov. Perry approves TxDOT rail bill
Creates long-term rail plan
The bill requires TxDOT to create a long-term rail plan and to coordinate the implementation of a statewide passenger rail system.
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Officials suggest reviving auto industry by building rail
Commerce Secretary is latest
Numerous officials and commentators, including USCommerce Secretary Gary Locke, say constructing rail cars can help revive the ailing US auto industry.
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AASHTO releases report to guide intercity rail funding
Calls for national rail policy
The report calls for the creation of a national rail policy and an intercity passenger rail account funded with $35 billion over six years.
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Texas transportation commissioner: fix transportation with taxes, tolls, and flexibility
Says system needs more funding
Commissioner Ned Holmes says that states need more funding, and that highway funds should also be used to build passenger and freight rail lines.
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President Obama declares the era of sprawl over
Improve Infrastructure
In a town hall meeting organized to push for passage of the economic stimulus package, President Barack Obama responded to…
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Bond amendment would strip transit funding
Blank check to highway lobby
Senator Kit Bond of Missouri has introduced an amendment to the economic recovery bill that would strip 7.5 billion headed…
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