Infrastructure in the News: September 22, 2010
Dow Jones reported that the U.S. Treasury's chief economis urged lawmakers to back the creation of national infrastructure bank and USA Today wrote that almost a quarter of major urban roads are in poor shape. More in this Infrastructure in the News.
National News
Dow Jones: Treasury Official Urges Lawmakers To Back Infrastructure Bank
The U.S. Treasury's chief economist urged lawmakers Tuesday to back the creation of national infrastructure bank.
Discovery News: RESPONSIVE TRAFFIC LIGHTS CAN CLEAR CONGESTION
Traffic lights should respond to cars, and not the other way around, says a new study.
State News
USA Today: Almost a quarter of major urban roads are in poor shape
Nearly one-quarter of the USA's major urban roads are in substandard or poor condition, costing the average motorist an extra $402 a year in vehicle operating costs, a transportation research group reports today
USA Today: BoltBus, RedCoach, other bus lines go for business travelers
On your next business trip, stretch your legs, plug in your laptop and prepare for a leisurely ride — on the bus? Bus companies are aggressively pursuing business travelers in a bid to give the airlines and Amtrak a run for their money. They're offering new coaches, rock-bottom fares and perks such as free Internet access so road warriors can work while they ride.
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Texas Transportation Institute, 2009 Get The Facts
Americans wasted 3.9 billion gallons of fuel in 2009 due to traffic congestion and the total cost of congestion in 2009 was $115B
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Washington
Mike McGinn
Mayor, Seattle
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