Whew! A bunch of news to report today transit nerds.
- Obama has chosen a relative unknown, moderate republican Ray Lahood from Peoriai, for Secretary of Transportation. Streetsblog provides many links to the reactions from the various arms of the livable streets movement.
- On the homefront, Souto defends Tropical Park against yet another ruthless, expensive FDOT-led Bird Road widening. I wonder if FDOT will ever understand that widening lanes induces demand and does not solve congestion, not to mention is hazardous to all non-motorized users. And $177 million?! Find our original post on this issue here. And while you are at it, tell Souto he is right to defend the park, its visitors and all District 10 residents.
- Miami 21 went on ’til the wee hours of last night…and with little resolve. The PAB never voted, resolving to (maybe) do so on January 7th. Regardless, the real big hearing is later that month when Miami 21 goes before City Commission. We will need every livable city advocate in Miami to come out and speak in support that day.
- Dissolve the Downtown Development Authority (DDA)?! Someone wants to…
- Finally, a press release from Commissioner Sarnoff’s office actually targets several vacant lots to be temporarily managed and maintained as park space, not just the Brickell Bay Drive lot we mentioned yesterday.
On the list?
Yes, the Millenium site.
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