Topic – Transportation
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‘Cash for clunkers’ extended
Mileage requirements unchanged
The popular stimulus program, which ran through its $1 billion allotment in one week, was granted another $2 billion on Friday to improve fuel efficiency.
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Senate committee approves $2 million for Galveston commuter rail
Pays for environmental work
The money would pay for an environmental analysis and move the project into its preliminary engineering phase.
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Ambitious HSR vision
Differs from state, fed plans
A new organization envisions 17,000 miles of high-speed rail by 2030, although its vision differs significantly from state and federal plans.
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San Antonio looking to create streetcar system
Hope to begin in 2-3 years
City and county officials hope to mimic Portland's success and break ground within two to three years, although they admit there may be obstacles.
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Dallas neighborhood pursuing streetcar system
Oak Cliff teams with Ft. Worth
Oak Cliff residents are teaming with Fort Worth in an effort to get stimulus funds to build a two-mile streetcar line, the neighborhood's first since 1956.
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Congress increasing high-speed rail funding
House proposes $4b in 2010
40 states with $100 billion in projects have applied for $8 billion in stimulus money, and Congress is reacting to the huge demand by increasing appropriations.
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‘Cash for clunkers’ popular, may become more restrictive
Program spends $1b in 1 week
The popular program, which gives subsidies to those buying more fuel-efficient cars, burned through its $1 billion in just one week and will likely be extended.
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House approves $7 billion highway patch
Extends fund through Sept. 30
The money will maintain the fund's solvency through September 30, when SAFETEA-LU expires. The Senate is expected to vote on the measure within a week.
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