Facelift Project for Hollywood Stirs Divisions
March 28, 2012
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Reconnecting America's Abigail Thorne-Lyman, the director of the Center for Transit-Oriented Development, was interviewed as part of a New York Times article on Los Angeles efforts to develop a comprehensive urban plan.
How to team up to build around transit stations
March 8, 2012
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Better! Cities & Towns has published a lengthy article on the Feb. 14 webinar "Making Joint Development Work: the Federal, Transit Agency and Business Perspective"
John Robert Smith Applauds Senate Inclusion Of Local Funding Control Language In Senate Transportation Bill
March 5, 2012
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In response to the Senate's inclusion of local funding control language in its transportation bill, Reconnecting America President and CEO John Robert Smith issued the following statement:
Will Gridlock in Congress Mean Gridlock for Americans?
February 27, 2012
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Reconnecting America President and CEO John Robert Smith moderated a discussion of pending federal transportation legislation with North Carolina Department of Transportation Secretary Gene Conti; Steve Heminger, Executive Director of Bay Area Metro Transportation Commission, and member of the congressionally chartered National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission; and Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett.
Reconnecting America Comment On Obama Administration Proposed FY13 Budget
February 16, 2012
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"In the Administration's recently released budget for Fiscal Year 2013, which calls for increased investment in our nation's communities and infrastructure, there is good news for all Americans, whether they live in urban or rural areas and whether they travel by automobile, bus or rail. In particular, President Obama continued the Administration's support for alternatives to highway transportation, such as increased funding for transit systems, and new investment into expanding inter-city and high-speed passenger rail. This affords all citizens choices in how they will travel and is at the heart of the work that Reconnecting America does, connecting people to the places that matter," said John Robert Smith, President and CEO of Reconnecting America. "In addition, the Administration's proposed funding for the Sustainable Communities Partnership would allow even more places around the country to benefit from that highly successful initiative. For our country to remain competitive…
Connecting Communities: Investing In Quality Growth
February 16, 2012
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Reconnecting America President and CEO John Robert Smith will be speaking in Eugene, Ore., Feb. 16 at the "Connecting Communities: Investing in Quality Growth" seminar. The event seeks to discuss the challenges and opportunities that face communities in regard to development and revitalization. Quality growth can spark a richer social, economic, cultural, and more healthy, and vibrant community.
House Puts Transportation in Partisan Crossfire
February 8, 2012
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The Feb. 8 Miller-McCune article by Emily Badger, "House Puts Transportation in Partisan Crossfire" quotes Reconnecting America President and CEO John Robert Smith.
Kim Burnett Joins Reconnecting America Board of Directors
January 26, 2012
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Reconnecting America President and CEO John Robert Smith today announced the appointment of Kim Burnett to the organization's Board of Directors.
Federal Transportation Infrastructure Investment Critically Important
January 25, 2012
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Reconnecting America President and CEO John Robert Smith issued the following response to President Obama's State of the Union address January 24:
Lawmakers Push to Fund Transit Service During Economic Emergencies
December 20, 2011
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DC Streetsblog reporter Tanya Snyder quotes Reconnecting America's Policy Director Sarah Kline in article congressional efforts to fund transit service during economic emergencies.
