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President calls for Transportation Bill, while some Advisors call for 2nd Stimulus

Tuesday, August 16th, 2011

TRANSPORTATION ISSUES DAILY
Written by: Larry Ehl

Last week President Obama announced he is “going to be putting out more proposals, week by week, that will help businesses hire and put people back to work.” He addressed transportation specifically: “Tell Congress to get past their differences and send me a road construction bill so that companies can put tens of thousands of people to work right now building our roads and bridges and airports and seaports. I mean, think about it. America used to have the best stuff — best roads, best airports, best seaports. We’re slipping behind because we’re not investing in it, because of politics and gridlock. Do you want to put people to work right now rebuilding America? You’ve got to send that message to Congress. ”

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Transit and a Shrinking U.S. Government

Friday, August 5th, 2011

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The recent “deal” intended to cut the US Federal deficit looks like it can only lead to further cuts in Federal spending on almost everything.

Cities, in general, require higher levels of infrastructure, and a range of other spending, than the country as a whole. So the further Federal budget cutting to come is likely to mean further damage to essential services in cities, including public transit.

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Why We Need Infrastructure Investment

Thursday, August 4th, 2011

UNITED STATES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Written by: Bruce Josten

For the sake of near- and long-term job creation, stronger economic growth, and enhanced U.S. competitiveness, the Chamber strongly supports robust surface transportation reauthorization legislation that addresses revenue shortfalls and includes necessary and urgent policy and program reforms.

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How Might Transportation Funding be Impacted by Debt Deal?

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011

TRANSPORTATION ISSUES DAILY

Whether by the hands of the new fiscal commission or through the alternative automatic cuts, federal transportation funding is going to decline dramatically compared to recent years. The Senate transportation proposal, which counted on a $12 billion infusion of general funding, suddenly looks just a little less attainable. So too is the prospect of a better-funded bill in two years, if Congress doesn’t pass a bill this year.

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Will Federal Transportation Funding Stop if Debt Deal Falls Through?

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011

TRANSPORTATION ISSUES DAILY Written by Larry Ehl If a debt deal isn’t reached and the government defaults, what might happen to transportation funding? According to an analysis by the well-respected Bipartisan Policy Commission (BPC) there would be barely enough funding to pay interest, Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, defense, and unemployment benefits. In another scenario, […]

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Social Media’s Influence on Public Transit

Tuesday, July 12th, 2011

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When consumers aren’t finding what they’re looking for when it comes to public transportation, they are turning to social media to help garner the influence they need to get the services they’re after. This has left many professionals scratching their heads, uncertain how social media can influence a public service…Here are some answers as to why consumers are turning to social media when it comes to public transportation, as well as how consumers and cities are driving the social media efforts.

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