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Infrastructure in the News: March 6, 2014
BAF IN THE NEWS
Forbes: Mike Bloomberg on the UN, Climate change and how Obama’s efforts are just not enough
http://www.forbes.com/sites/rahimkanani/2014/03/05/mike-bloomberg-on-the-un-climate-change-and-how-obamas-efforts-are-just-not-enough/
In an interview with Mike Bloomberg, philanthropist and 108thMayor of New York City, we discussed his involvement with theC40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, his recent appointment as UN Special Envoy for Cities and Climate Change, what he thinks about President Obama’s efforts to tackle the climate crisis, and much more.
Infrastructure in the News: March 5, 2014
BAF IN THE NEWS
Philadelphia Inquirer: Rendell says maglev train should be more than a dream
http://www.philly.com/philly/business/20140305_For_some__maglev_train_more_than_a_dream.html
Former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell on Tuesday hosted a pitch for a super-high-speed, magnetically levitated train that could whisk riders from Philadelphia to New York City in 25 minutes and to Washington in 30.
Infrastructure in the News: February 28, 2014
NATIONAL NEWS
Bloomberg News: Highway Trust Fund rescue ideas dying off
http://www.columbian.com/news/2014/feb/27/highway-trust-fund-rescue-ideas-dying-off/
WASHINGTON — Five months before the U.S. Highway Trust Fund may be unable to pay its bills, top policymakers are shooting down the only ideas that can prop it up in time.
Infrastructure in the News: February 28, 2014
NATIONAL NEWS
Bloomberg News: Highway Trust Fund rescue ideas dying off
http://www.columbian.com/news/2014/feb/27/highway-trust-fund-rescue-ideas-dying-off/
WASHINGTON — Five months before the U.S. Highway Trust Fund may be unable to pay its bills, top policymakers are shooting down the only ideas that can prop it up in time.
Infrastructure in the News: February 27, 2014
BAF IN THE NEWS
Today Show: Ray LaHood appearance
http://www.today.com/video/today/54514781#54514928
Building America’s Future Applauds Obama Administration Infrastructure Proposal
Building America’s Future applauded today’s announcement from President Obama that he will lay out a proposal for a four-year, $302 billion surface transportation reauthorization and a new $600 million round of the TIGRER grant program. President Obama’s proposal also includes a one-time $150 billion infusion from corporate tax reform and comes at a time when the Highway Trust Fund is rapidly approaching insolvency and the Surface Transportation Bill is under consideration for reauthorization.
Infrastructure in the News: February 26, 2014
NATIONAL NEWS
Washington Post: Obama to tout new transportation proposal in St. Paul
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2014/02/26/obama-to-tout-new-transportation-proposal-in-st-paul-wednesday/
President Obama is traveling to the Union Depot in St. Paul, Minn., on Wednesday to call for new spending on transportation infrastructure, an issue that remains stalled in Congress.
Infrastructure in the News: February 25, 2014
NATIONAL NEWS
The Hill: Funding the Department of Transportation in a connected-car era
http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/economy-budget/198929-funding-the-department-of-transportation-in-a-connected
With Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) intent on introducing a transportation bill as early as April, lawmakers are scrambling to bail out the transportation trust fund—a fund which may fall short of its obligations by August, according to U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. Citing widespread congestion and poorly preserved roads, bridges, and tunnels, some would argue for raising fuel taxes to pay for maintenance and expansion of highway and public transportation systems. But most Americans strongly oppose increased fuel taxes because state and federal governments have a well-documented record of misspending transportation dollars.
Infrastructure in the News: February 24, 2014
NATIONAL NEWS
Washington Post: Obama looks to governors for help with economy
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obama-looks-to-governors-for-help-with-economy/2014/02/24/5cb75f4c-9d2c-11e3-8112-52fdf646027b_story.html
His domestic priorities stalled in a divided Congress, President Barack Obama is looking for allies among America’s governors.
‘Train: Riding the Rails That Created the Modern World—from the Trans-Siberian to the Southwest Chief’ by Tom Zoellner
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/train-riding-the-rails-that-created-the-modern-worldfrom-the-trans-siberian-to-the-southwest-chief-by-tom-zoellner/2014/02/14/ebffc92c-8cd9-11e3-95dd-36ff657a4dae_story.html