Recent Streetsblog LA posts about Election 2010

Oberstar Says Goodbye, Mica Promises Rail and a Long-Term Bill

By Tanya Snyder | Nov 4, 2010 | No Comments

Rep. Jim Oberstar said goodbye today after 36 years in the House, during which he helped pioneer federal support for biking and walking. “I go in peace of mind and heart, but with sadness,” he said in his concession speech. He said he wouldn’t change or take back any of his votes for transportation, especially […]

Fred Barnes: Americans Mainly Want to Stay in Their Cars

By Ben Fried | Nov 3, 2010 | No Comments

After yesterday’s electoral drubbing, the Obama administration will have to deal with a starkly different Congress when they make their expected push for a multi-year transportation bill early next year. We know that some influential House Republicans, like John Mica, don’t necessarily believe that bigger highways will solve America’s transportation problems. And we know that […]

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Election Results: GOP Govs Win Big, Dems Take California, Oberstar Ousted

By Tanya Snyder | Nov 3, 2010 | No Comments

The biggest news from last night, of course, is that the GOP won control of the House of Representatives. That means Republicans now control all the House committees, and Ohio’s John Boehner — a believer in wider highways — will wield the Speaker’s gavel. The Democrats hung on to the Senate, though, and pundits are […]

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Election Day Finds Two Livability Champions on the Ropes

By Tanya Snyder | Nov 2, 2010 | No Comments

Rep. Jim Oberstar (D-MN) will likely lose his chairmanship of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, as control of the House is widely expected to shift to the Republicans after today’s election. But Oberstar could also lose his seat in Congress. As committee chair, Oberstar has been a strong advocate for transit investment and livability reforms. […]

Vote Early: The Streetsblog Election of 2010

By Damien Newton | Oct 29, 2010 | 9 Comments

Here’s your chance to vote early on the issues facing California voters next Tuesday. If you need help, check out the Streetsblog Voter Guide first.

California Streetsblog Voter Guide

By Damien Newton | Oct 29, 2010 | 6 Comments

At long last, Tuesday is election day. Voters throughout California, and the rest of the country, will head to the polls to vote on Congressional, Senate, Governor and Statehouse races. California voters have a lot of big decisions to make, including several statewide races and ballot propositions. Streetsblog has covered the races throughout the last […]

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