Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about 2009 Transportation Bill

Bush DOT Chief Backs Transport Tech Funding

By Elana Schor | Oct 9, 2009 | No Comments

Former Transportation Secretary Mary Peters, who served for eight years in George W. Bush’s DOT, sat down with Streetsblog Capitol Hill this week to urge that Congress add a dedicated funding stream of $1 billion each year for transportation technology to the next long-term infrastructure bill. Since leaving office, Peters has transitioned to private consulting […]

Congress’ Transport Impasse Hits States — and Not Just Their Road Funds

By Elana Schor | Oct 5, 2009 | No Comments

When lawmakers failed on Wednesday to reach a deal on avoiding the cancellation of $8.7 billion in transportation spending authority, the consequences of Congress’ inaction weren’t immediately palpable to most voters — but the loss is sinking in on the local level. Photo: USGS.gov From Texas to New Jersey to Colorado, local DOT officials are […]

Deja Vu: Congress Could Put Off Deal on Transport Bill Until Next Month

By Elana Schor | Sep 24, 2009 | No Comments

After a day of twists and turns, the House yesterday approved a three-month extension of the current law that governs spending on the nation’s transit, bridges, and roads. Yet the 335-85 vote obscures an ongoing clash between the House and Senate that could extend into a fourth straight month. (Image: East Bay R.E.) House transportation […]

House Voting Today on Transport Law Extension — Or Not?

By Elana Schor | Sep 23, 2009 | No Comments

(ed. note: This post has been updated to reflect late-breaking news as of Wednesday afternoon.) House transportation committee chairman Jim Oberstar’s (D-MN) plan for a three-month extension of the 2005 federal infrastructure law, appears on track for a vote this afternoon, despite reports that GOP opposition unexpectedly derailed consideration of the bill. House transport committee […]

Oberstar’s 3-Month Transport Bill Extension Heading to House Floor

By Elana Schor | Sep 22, 2009 | 1 Comment

A three-month extension of existing federal infrastructure law — which is set to expire in eight days — is headed for a vote in the full House this week, likely as soon as tomorrow, according to a spokesman for transportation committee chairman Jim Oberstar (D-MN). House transport committee chairman Jim Oberstar (D-MN) (Photo: Bike Portland […]

Oberstar to Back 3-Month Delay in Transport Bill As Soon As Next Week

By Elana Schor | Sep 17, 2009 | No Comments

House transportation committee chairman Jim Oberstar (D-MN) is readying a proposal to extend current infrastructure law by three months — 15 months less than the delay preferred by the White House — and could introduce the legislation as soon as next week, his office said today. House transport committee chairman Jim Oberstar (D-MN) (Photo: Capitol […]

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