Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Latest National Transportation News from T4America

T-Bill

· Last week, President Obama urged Congress to pass his $50B infrastructure plan ASAP.

· AASHTO is calling for a new gas tax (8.4% sales tax instead of flat 18.4 cents) to fund the next t-bill.


Federal Grants

· LaHood unveils all TIGER II grantees. NY, NJ and CT are among the grant winners. Requests top $19B for $600M program.

· HUD awards $100M in grants to help communities plan become more livable and sustainable. NY and CT are among the 45 regional winners.

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