15 States Get More Federal Recreational Trails
The National Trails system, already stretching more than 12,500 miles, expands with the addition of 31 more trails totalling 716 miles.
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Local Officials, Residents, in Dark on Nearby Hazardous Rail Cargoes
Sixty-two U.S. urban areas are threatened by hazardous rail cargoes, but federal agencies still refuse to let many firefighters, governments, and citizens know the rail routes used to transport cargoes that could kill tens or hundreds of thousands.
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Bicycle Policy Draws Mixed Reviews For Transportation Sec. Ray LaHood
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood's announcement that biking and walking would get equal priority in federal funding as automobiles has drawn praise from bikers and brickbats from the conservative National Association of Manufacturers.
Source: Huffington Post, 04/14/2010
Who's Biking/Walking in Your State and City?
The Alliance for Biking and Walking's second biennial report, while mainly a recitation of statistics, is a highly useful source of leads and context for transit-related stories.
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"Obama Announces $8 Billion for High-Speed Rail Nationwide"
President Obama announced Thursday that the Transportation Dept. is awarding $8 billion in economic stimulus funds to develop America's first nationwide program of high-speed intercity passenger rail service.
Source: ENS, 01/29/2010
Local Auto Shows Offer Hook for Covering Green Vehicles
It may be worth covering an auto show near you this year, since greener cars of many stripes are drawing more attention by manufacturers, consumers, and regulators.
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"U.S. Government Ditches Transportation Funding Limits"
"The Obama administration is broadening the standards for how the U.S. government funds public transportation projects in order to disburse money quickly and improve the environment."
Source: Reuters, 01/14/2010
"China's High-Speed-Rail Revolution"
"China has begun operating what is, by several measures, the world's fastest rail line."
Source: Technology Review, 01/12/2010
"New Approach To Snow, Ice Removal Reduces Harm"
"Communities in cold climates around the USA are changing their approach to snow and ice removal from highways in an effort to reduce potential harm to wildlife and vegetation caused by road salt runoff."
Source: USA TODAY, 12/23/2009
Lobbyists Target Hundreds of Billions in Transportation Spending
Congress must once again approve a 6-year plan for transportation funding. Lobbyists on all sides of the issues have already spent about $45 million in just the first half of 2009, according to the Center for Public Integrity.
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