Countdown to October 29 Transportation Deadline
Thousands of Voices for Public Transit Advocates Share Their Views with Congress
The U.S. House of Representatives is moving forward with its version of a multi-year transportation bill, which will include provisions for roads, bridges, and public transit. While it is far from a perfect bill, it is at least reassuring to know that there is finally movement on the issue in the House.
- See more at: http://voicesforpublictransit.org/blog.aspx?id=10-21-2015#sthash.Putc5WVm.dpuf
Sometimes, Congress works—or doesn’t work—in mysterious ways. Take public transportation funding, for example. For more than six years, Congress has been unable to pass a long-term transportation bill with increased funding for public transportation. There are many, many reasons for Congress to increase federal support for public transportation. Below, we share our top 10 reasons why Congress should move forward and pass a bill that increases America’s investment in public transportation. - See more at: http://voicesforpublictransit.org/blog.aspx?id=10-22-2015#sthash.GRwqqdj9.dpuf
Here's a very clear visual showing the catastrophic drop in infrastructure funding - get the picture? . . . and why YOU need to take action for long-growth - not these 60 or 90-day extensions
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