BAFEF Mentions in Charleston Policy Forum News

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood to speak at policy forum in Charleston and nearly 100 mayors from across the state sign a letter asking for President Obama's support in the next step in deepening Charleston Harbor. Read more on this in Infrastructure in the News!

Charleston Regional Business Journal: U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood to speak at policy forum in Charleston
LaHood will be the keynote speaker at a policy forum hosted by the Building America’s Future Educational Fund, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Associated General Contractors of America in conjunction with Mayor Joe Riley and the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce. The forum is titled “Moving to a 21st Century Transportation System.”

AP: Officials discuss transportation investments in SC
Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell and Charleston Mayor Joe Riley are meeting to discuss improvements in transportation infrastructure based on federal funds.

Post and Courier: Mayors beseech Obama: Support sought to make Charleston Harbor deeper
Nearly 100 mayors from across the state signed a letter asking for President Barack Obama's support in the next step in deepening Charleston Harbor...A national transportation forum scheduled for Wednesday should include discussion on the topic. The event includes a keynote address from U.S. Transportation Department Secretary Ray LaHood.