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Reality Checkpoint Mid-2010

Tue, 07/06/2010

Those hopeful expectations of 2007 and 2008 for a new systemic mobility perspective and overhaul of funding for our transportation infrastructure buckled under the weight of: (1) the credit crisis, bailouts, recession and lagging jobs recovery; (2) posturing on climate change and energy followed by consumption of Congressional energies on healthcare, followed by a grassroots awakening to deficit, debt and fear of governmental over-reach; and (3) immersion of government and media in Gulf oil in the shadow of mid-term elections. Time to check-out?

We think not. Now is the time to check-in – to share private sector perspectives on freight mobility for the future of our region and the nation.

CCFC “Latest News and Commentary” includes short updates on:

• SAFETEA-LU Deja Vu? Our take on the current transportation infrastructure muddle, at least through the end of this Congress.
• Recommendations for Reauthorization from Mississippi Valley Freight Coalition, plus our commentary.
• State Rail Plan Resurgence, plus our commentary on a few things we think should be added to the agenda.
• Wisconsin Central Group and LSSA Projects.