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Congress Extends SAFETEA-LU
December 22, 2010
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Congress has adopted a continuing resolution that includes the sixth extension of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). The extension will give the new Congress through March 4, 2011, to devise a proper reauthorization.
Here's the text from the Dec. 22 Legislative Alert from American Public Transportation Association:
Congress Approves Short-Term Continuing Resolution to Fund Federal Programs through March , 2011 – Extension of SAFETEA-LU Included
Yesterday, the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives approved the Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act of 2011, a continuing resolution (CR) to fund federal programs, including programs administered by the Department of Transportation and the Transportation Security Administration, at Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 levels through March 4, 2011. The bill also includes an extension of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity…
Climate Change And State Transportation Policy
December 14, 2010
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A report released today by Smart Growth America and the Natural Resources Defense Council says transportation policies in every state could save money and reduce carbon emissions by making smarter decisions with state funds.
“Getting Back on Track: Climate Change and State Transportation Policy” reports that current transportation policies in almost all 50 states either fail to curb carbon emission rates or, in some cases, actually increase emissions. This contradiction between state policies and broader efforts to reduce carbon emissions means not only that many states are missing opportunities to protect clean air; it means they are missing economic opportunities as well.
According to the findings in the new report, fewer than half of states have complete streets laws or policies in place, and only 15 states provide incentives for clean transportation commuting.
According to the findings in the new report, fewer than half of states have complete streets laws or policies in place, and only 15 states provide incentives for clean transportation commuting.
