News Summary

Tuesday, August 03, 2010

National and Industry News

States turn to tolls to fund roads(USA Today)

Biofuels left out as automakers go electric(San Francisco Chronicle)

Smarter Highways coming to I-5 August 10(Washington State DOT)

GPS may be everywhere, but EMS crews don't have them(amNewYork)

State hosts national transportation conference(The Charleston Gazette)

Bans on texting while driving(USA Today)

Zooming in on camera upgrades (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

Deadline ticking for nearly bankrupt N.J. Transportation Trust Fund (Star-Ledger)

International News

Paris' Popular Bike Rentals Spark Electric Car Plans(NPR)

China Launches New Global Positioning Satellite(ABC News)

Congress/Administration News

Trucking Association Opposes FREIGHT Act (Journal of Commerce)

Gov. Ed Rendell's idea to use highway cameras to identify uninsured drivers draws criticism (The Patriot News)

President Obama's climate 'Plan B' in hot water (Politico)