ARRA

Transportation Reauthorzation Bill Is MAP-21

"Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century", or MAP-21, follows the path of predecessors SAFETEA-LU, TEA -21, and ISTEA. In this press release by the Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works, Chairman Barbara Boxer of CA launches the bill.

April 9, 2009 - U.S. Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works

ARRA Lowers Transit Expenses

With all the 'shovel-ready' talk focused on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, gone unnoticed by many was the huge increase in the transit costs that can be included in the pretax program to assist commuters - $230/month can now be included.

March 28, 2009 - Contra Costa Times

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