Topic – Transportation Reauthorization
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Administration preparing for comprehensive transportation bill
Opposes gas tax hike
The administration supports many of the goals outlined in last year's House bill, but it says the price tag is too expensive and it opposes a gas tax hike.
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LaHood: US needs ‘forward-looking’ transportation bill
Expects new bill in 2010
The Transportation Secretary said the federal government must pursue partnerships with Metropolitan Planning Organizations and local transportation agencies.
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New transit funding criteria will promote livability
Some Bush restrictions will go
Cost-effectiveness will no longer be more important than congestion relief and environmental benefits, making it easier to fund transit projects.
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Experts review year in transportation
ARRA, high-speed rail top list
The stimulus bill, high-speed rail money, and new transportation reforms topped the list of 2009 transportation accomplishments.
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TxDOT seeks public comments on federal transportation bill
Comment deadline Jan. 15
TxDOT has released a draft document informing Congress of the state's needs, and it is soliciting comments until Friday, January 15.
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Oberstar wants $69 billion in new transportation spending
Would act as second stimulus?
The chair of the House Transportation Committee says that the spending would not only upgrade crucial infrastructure, but could act as a second stimulus plan.
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Senate to try to pass six-month transportation extension
House, Senate at odds
A six-month extension of SAFETEA-LU may be a way to placate both the House and the Senate, which disagree on how soon a new bill must be passed.
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Bay Bridge is example of crumbling infrastructure
US must reinvest
San Francisco is fortunate to have transportation options: BART trans-bay ridership rose almost 50% after the bridge was closed.
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Transportation bill extended one month, still unresolved
House, Senate cannot agree
TxDOT lost $742 million due to a federal rescission, and a long-term transportation bill has not yet been agreed upon.
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House looking at 3-month transportation extension
SAFETEA-LU expires this month
House leaders cannot pass a new bill by the end of the month, but they still oppose the Obama administration's 18-month extension proposal.
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