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Video: Secretary LaHood’s remarks at today’s Streetcar Unveiling Event
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Fred Hansen to depart TriMet, and the continent? [Updated]
Update:This morning’s Oregonian Article (unavailable when this post was first written) indicates that Fred’s Australian gig is temporary, volunteer work, and that he intends to remain with TriMet. (Thanks to commenters and someone who contacted me privately about this.) Original Post: A local transit blogger and light rail operator, PDXTrains, has received a tip: TriMet’s…
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Who is Ray LaHood?
The NY Times takes a look.
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Federal Transit Administrator Named
I am told that as a Senate staffer, Rogoff was very helpful in obtaining Federal support for Seattle’s streetcar. Peter M. Rogoff, Nominee for Administrator, Federal Transit Administration, Department of Transportation Peter M. Rogoff has served for 22 years on the staff of the Senate Appropriations Committee, including 14 years as the Democratic Staff Director…
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Likely Appointment of LaHood Greeted with Skepticism
The probable appointment of Rep. Ray LaHood (R- IL) as Secretary of Transportation has alternative transportation advocates scratching their heads. He has little background in transportation. He has supported cycling (he’s a member of Earl’s bicycle caucus) and has shown some support for Amtrak, but otherwise doesn’t appear to have a strong background. The Overhead…