
LaHood: TIGER II Grants Removing Trucks From Highways
November 4, 2010 by Truckdrivernews · 1 Comment
The mission statement for the Department of Transportation says it is to ensure a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets our vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people.
It is kind of atrocious for the Department of Transportation to use fast, and safe, and efficient all [...]


Seems Not Everybody Wants High-Speed Rail
November 3, 2010 by Truckdrivernews · Leave a Comment
The Republican lawmaker in line to head the House Transportation Committee says he wants to re-examine $10 billion in federal grants for high-speed train service, one of President Barack Obama’s own programs.
Rep. John Mica, R-Fla., the committee’s ranking GOP member, told The Associated Press in an interview on Wednesday that he believes high-speed trains [...]
