Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Transportation Policy

Last Chance to Tell House Reps to Vote for Transit

By Ben Fried | Jan 28, 2009 | 4 Comments

We’re getting word that the House will vote on Jerrold Nadler’s amendment to the stimulus bill in less than an hour. $3 billion for transit is on the line. If you haven’t called your representative yet, there’s still time to speak up for more investment in green transportation. Here’s how to get your message through. […]

Chuck Schumer on Transit: I’ve Got Your Back, Fairfield County

By Ben Fried | Jan 28, 2009 | 14 Comments

Schumer in Chautauqua. When was the last time you saw Chuck with a majestic cityscape behind him? New York’s senior senator threw suburban train riders a bone yesterday, announcing that he’s secured a tax break for transit commuters in the Senate version of the stimulus bill. The Daily News reports: The provision would raise the […]

Call This Morning to Boost Transit Funding in Stimulus Package

By Ben Fried | Jan 28, 2009 | 4 Comments

Last night Jerrold Nadler’s stimulus bill amendment, which would add $3 billion for transit, cleared the House Rules Committee. The full House may vote on the amendment by noon today, so the sooner you call your representative the better. Transportation for America sends along some key points to make in your phone call: In the […]

Nadler Amendment Clears Rules Committee. Floor Vote Next.

By Ben Fried | Jan 27, 2009 | 2 Comments

A spokesman for Jerrold Nadler confirms that the amendment to boost transit funding in the stimulus package has cleared the House Rules Committee. That means the full House will decide whether to add $3 billion in transit investment to the economic recovery bill — a vote that could take place as soon as noon tomorrow. […]

Call Now for a Better Transit Stimulus

By Ben Fried | Jan 27, 2009 | 5 Comments

We’re at a critical moment for green transportation in the stimulus package. The key piece on the table now is Jerrold Nadler’s amendment to boost transit investment by $3 billion. A decision could be reached as soon as today, so now is the time to make those phone calls. The people to reach are the […]

House Nixes Funding for Transit Service. Where Is Schumer?

By Ben Fried | Jan 27, 2009 | 5 Comments

Chuck, what about keeping transit affordable? Last night’s news about the denial of Rep. DeFazio’s amendment to fund transit operations left us wondering whether parliamentary issues were really the deciding factor. In general, it appears, the Democratic leadership is coming down hard against any add-ons to the recovery package. "There’s a desire to keep the […]

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