John Hennessy III,
P.E.
US HIGH SPEED RAIL ASSOCIATION
Washington, DC – The US High Speed Rail Association (USHSR) commends the California Legislature for their vision, leadership, and commitment to the state’s new high speed rail project. USHSR and its 250 members fully support this visionary transportation project, and commend the legislature and Governor Brown for leading the way in getting America to think big again.
Innovation NewsBriefsVol. 23, No. 21 By a vote of 373-52 in the House and a vote of 74-19 in the Senate, the lawmakers approved a two-year reauthorization of the federal surface transportation program on June 29, just one day before the program was set to expire. In so doing, Congress passed the first multi-year reauthorization […]
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GOOD.is View full infographic (GOOD.is): 7 Things You Didn’t Know About the Golden Gate Bridge About GOOD.iswww.good.is“We are people, businesses, moms, kids, artists, organizations, policymakers, students, teachers, and engineers. All united in one simple idea, each elevated by being connected. Let’s do what works and never default to what doesn’t. Join us, and together we’ll […]
View this complete post...The Irondequoit Bay Bridge is currently being repaired to ensure that this major bridge does not close. State tax dollars allow companies like Structural Remediation Services to complete the necessary repairs. – BuildingRochester on YouTube
View this complete post...Transportation Issues Daily The thirty-plus states with public ferry systems will be interested in how MAP-21 significantly reforms ferries funding compared to SAFETEA-LU. It may surprise you to learn that ferries carry more than 100 million passengers annually and operate in over 35 states. They provide a critical transportation option to help ease congestion in […]
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An Act To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs, and for other purposes. Subtitle A—Federal-Aid HighwaysSEC. 111. EXTENSION OF FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAY PROGRAMS.(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 111 of the Surface Trans10portation Extension […]
View this complete post...In a major construction project, Oregon DOT is rebuilding a tunnel on Highway 58 outside of Oakridge to repair damage and increase capacity. – OregonDOT on YouTube
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Written by: Tanya Snyder
The House of Representatives approved the transportation bill conference report this afternoon by a vote of 373 to 52. [UPDATE 4:00 PM: The Senate has also approved the bill, 74-19.] This is a bill that’s been called “a death blow to mass transit” by the Amalgamated Transit Union, “a step backwards for America’s transportation system” by the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, “a retreat from the goals of sustainability and economic resiliency” by Reconnecting America, “a substantial capitulation” by Transportation for America, and “bad news for biking and walking” by America Bikes.
TRANSPORTATION FOR AMERICA
Written by: Stephen Lee Davis
More than 1,000 days after the last transportation bill expired, Congress finally voted to approve a new transportation bill just moments ago. Unfortunately for those hoping for a bold step into the future, this bill represents a definite step backwards, the last gasp of an outdated 20th century program.
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