Topic – Transportation Reauthorization
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T4America critiques proposed transportation bill
Group: bill needs improvements
T4America praised the increased focus on transit and repairs, but said that more work is needed to address public health and low-income and elderly residents.
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New transportation outline released
Reauthorization bill begins
The new bill, as outlined, would provide roughly $350 billion for highways, $100 billion for transit, and $50 billion for high-speed rail over six years.
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LaHood asks for 18-month transportation extension
Oberstar opposes move
Secretary LaHood wants to extend SAFETEA-LU with a few changes, a move that the chair of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee opposes.
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Demographic changes will dramatically affect transportation
Immigrants, seniors increasing
Significant expected growth in elderly and immigrant populations necessitates transportation reform, according to Transportation for America.
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Transportation bill being prepared
$450 billion in works
The $450 billion bill will be significantly larger than SAFETEA-LU, and lawmakers must deal with declining gas tax revenues and a packed legislative schedule.
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“Changing Directions”
Transportation town hall
Six local panelists and 115 participants provided their comments and questions about how to reform the federal transportation process.
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Streetsblog examines SAFETEA-LU’s flaws
New bill must fix problems
The current transportation bill, which expires in September, contains several key problems that must be addressed in the upcoming reauthorization bill.
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New transportation bill may ease transit funding rules
Current bill expires in Sept.
The upcoming transportation reauthorization bill will likely make it easier for transit projects to obtain federal funding, according to Rep. James Oberstar.
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