Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Ray LaHood

Chicago Loses NYC’s Congestion Pricing Money

By Ben Fried | Jan 9, 2009 | 3 Comments

Will Chicago get a second chance at federal funds for better bus service? Photo: celikins/Flickr Looks like New York legislators aren’t the only ones willing to pass up big money for transportation improvements if it means putting a fair price on private auto use. Back in April, the feds withdrew a $354 million grant to […]

Same.gov: A Transportation Secretary Who’s Hard to Believe In

By Aaron Naparstek | Dec 18, 2008 | 25 Comments

On Monday, Obama announced his "green dream team." Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood wasn’t there. We’ve been calling around to Congressional staffers, advocates and insiders to get a better sense of what Obama’s appointment of Ray LaHood as transportation secretary means for those pushing for sustainable transport, smart growth, livable streets. While no one is giving […]

Ray LaHood, Known Unknown

By Sarah Goodyear | Dec 18, 2008 | 4 Comments

Ray LaHood, holding plaque, in 2004 with members of the League of Illinois Bicyclists Ray LaHood? Ray LaHood? That was the rippling reaction on the Streetsblog Network yesterday and early today as the news about Obama’s pick for Transportation Secretary sank in. "Say it ain’t so, Barack," was the headline on the brand-new blog WalkBike […]

Done Deal: Obama Picks LaHood as Transpo Secretary

By Aaron Naparstek | Dec 17, 2008 | 19 Comments

The Washington Post says it’s official.