Federal Funds * USA - Shift could aid D.C. area transit projects
Brighter outlook for transit projects
Washington,DC,USA -The Washington Post, by Ashley Halsey III -January 14, 2010: -- The Obama administration announced a major shift in transportation policy Wednesday that would steer more money to transit projects designed to spur economic development and help the environment... The change moves away from a Bush administration approach that gave funding priority to projects that would save the most passengers the most time for the money... Shifting transit funding priorities could help District officials' efforts to transform two lanes of K Street into a transitway to speed buses through the heart of the city and also aid Maryland in its efforts to secure federal money for the 16-mile Purple Line... The intent is to create smooth-flowing commuter bus traffic through the heart of the city, ultimately luring people from their cars onto faster, more efficient buses... Construction would be done in phases to minimize traffic interruptions... (Photo from elwan: 1600 K st. view 4 dvpmt)Labels: stimulus funds
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