Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Ray LaHood

Gov. Rick Scott Says He’s Not Reconsidering Florida HSR Position After All

By Angie Schmitt | Feb 25, 2011 | 6 Comments

Update, 5:00 PM Friday: Rick Scott’s office just issued a statement with the subject line “Rick Scott: My position remains the same on High Speed Rail.” Rather than saying he asked for more time to consider his options, he refers to LaHood’s decision to extend the deadline and says: I believe High Speed Rail is […]

Obama Admin’s Bold Transpo Plan Leaves Funding Question to Congress

By Tanya Snyder | Feb 14, 2011 | 16 Comments

The president’s six-year transportation plan [PDF], included as part of the administration’s FY2012 budget proposal, weighs in at a hefty $556 billion and lays out several policy reforms that, if enacted, could help the nation transition to a more multi-modal, less oil-dependent transportation system. The plan is a blueprint that Congress can use as a […]

LaHood Goes to Detroit to Talk to Automakers About Distracted Driving

By Tanya Snyder | Jan 20, 2011 | 4 Comments

A year ago, the Department of Transportation helped launch FocusDriven, an advocacy group for victims of motor vehicle crashes involving drivers using cell phones. “In one year, we’ve made progress – but at least 5,500 people still die every year in crashes,” said FocusDriven president Jennifer Smith, who lost her mother in a collision involving […]

Bicycle Advocates Thank LaHood, Talk Strategy

By Tanya Snyder | Jan 14, 2011 | 2 Comments

This was a big week for bike advocates: They had a pow-wow with Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, launched a new coalition, and refined their strategy for the 112th Congress. LaHood blogged about the meeting, encouraging bike advocates to stay engaged in the political process. He assured advocates that they “have a friend in the administration” but […]

LaHood Takes Sides in Miss America Contest

By Tanya Snyder | Jan 10, 2011 | No Comments

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood’s latest blog post urges readers to support Loren Vaillancourt – Miss South Dakota – to become the next Miss America. After all, as her YouTube promo states, she can save lives. Vaillancourt lost her brother to a distracted-driving-related crash last year. According to LaHood, she’s partnered with State Farm’s “Teen Driver Safety” […]

The Good, the Bad, the Ugly: The Last of the Streetsies 2010

By Tanya Snyder | Jan 5, 2011 | No Comments

We couldn’t put a bow on 2010 until we’d thanked those who contributed to the cause of sustainable transportation and smart growth last year and shaken our fist at those who’d done their darnedest for sprawl and highways. Check out our first two installments of national, state and local Streetsie winners. Here are our parting […]

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