February 12, 2018 – There is a mismatch between the ADA compliance of transit agencies of their vehicles and physical stations, and the non-compliance of the pedestrian infrastructure surrounding these transit stops which pedestrians need to traverse to reach their bus or train stop. Addressing the “first and last mile” problem of users being able to access public transit by car, bike, foot, or any other mode can boil down to addressing the first and last 20 feet when there is a missing curb ramp or tree root lifting the sidewalk pavers.
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https://enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/money-2250365_1280-e1500581252782.jpg500750Jeff Davishttps://enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Eno-Logo-2.pngJeff Davis2018-02-15 20:42:302023-06-27 19:12:02How Will the New Budget Deal Affect FY18 Omnibus Appropriations?
February 15, 2018 – On February 12, President Trump proposed a federal budget for fiscal year 2019 that would give the U.S. Department of Transportation $77.3 billion in gross new budgetary resources, which would be a reduction of $1.7 billion (2.2 percent) from the amount you would get from averaging the House and Senate versions of the non-yet-finished FY18 appropriations bill (excluding emergencies).
The House and Senate are taking the week of February 19 off for the President’s Day District Work Period, so no hearings are scheduled. Here is what is happening the following week: Tuesday, February 27 – House Homeland Security – Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security – subcommittee hearing on…
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February 15, 2018 An updated status of major transportation and infrastructure bills in Congress (no recent updates, alas) is here. Here is the updated nominations calendar. STATUS OF PENDING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TRANSPORTATION NOMINATIONS Department of Transportation Adam Sullivan Assistant Secretary for Governmental Affairs Nomination confirmed 2/13/18 by voice vote Department of…
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Airports, Environment, Federal Budget, Federal Funding, Federal Governance, Highways, Local governance, Maritime, Ports, Public transit, Rail, State Governance
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