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Today on the Network, more
uplifting commentary from Ray LaHood. Posting on his (still
unfortunately-named) "Fast Lane" blog, the transportation secretary sings the praises of America's cities as innovative economic centers, and pledges support for urban transportation systems and transit-oriented development.

Because of the release of stimulus funds, cities will soon behumming with construction workers, engineers, and maintenance crews.You’ll see roads repaved, interchanges improved, and bus and railsystems repaired, upgraded, and expanded.

But, the stimulus is just the beginning. We need to find ways tokeep people employed -- and keep transportation healthy -- after theserecovery funds are expended. To that end, this administration iscommitted to strengthening and streamlining all federal transportationprograms. As I told the National Bike Summitlast week, we are absolutely committed to more livable, sustainablecommunities by reducing congestion, by building housing near transit,by supporting all modes of transportation.

Echoing LaHood's remarks, Trains for America
reports that passenger rail advocates are predicting a revival of
intercity service, thanks to stim funds, while in cycling news, Streetsblog LA and DC Bicycle Transportation Examiner look at new bike parking facilities on tap for their respective cities, and Orlando Bike Commuter reflects on what it takes to foster a cycling community.

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