In April, President Obama, Vice President Biden and Secretary LaHood announced the effort to transform the nation's transportation system by developing rail infrastructure and launching high-speed passenger rail services in 100 mile to 600 mile corridors that connect U.S. communities.
Read More →Gave go-ahead for list of shovel-ready construction projects likely to qualify for $8 billion in federal stimulus funding.
Read More →Group responsible for building high-speed train service covering 800 miles at speeds up to 220 MPH. Building the high-speed train system will cost less than half the cost of freeway and aviation alternatives. Operating the system will create an annual surplus of more than $1 billion.
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Annual award honors “a woman who is an outstanding role model and has contributed to the advancement of women and minorities in transportation.”
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