Topic – Transportation
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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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T4America co-chair appointed to HUD
Expected to head new office
Shelley Poticha is now a senior advisor to HUD and is expected to head a new Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities later this year.
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Report details transportation policies to improve health
Current system causes problems
Governments must invest in transit, pedestrian, and bike infrastructure and provide low-income neighborhoods with access to healthy food and decent jobs.
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Senators call for ban on texting while driving
Report: Texting very dangerous
Under the proposal, states would have to ban texting and emailing while driving or lose 25 percent of their federal highway funds.
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Decline in Houston air travel & freight slowing
June figures show improvement
While air travel and air freight in Houston are still below 2008 levels, recent figures show that they are slipping at a slower rate.
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County Commissioners
Meeting notes - July 28, 2009
The commissioners approved a financial study for the Grand Parkway and requested $181 million in stimulus funds to begin its construction.
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Report: cut transportation GHG emissions in half
Land use is part of strategy
The report, sponsored by a diverse coalition, emphasizes land use, public transit, pay-as-you-go insurance, and other strategies to reduce greenhouse emissions.
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