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“Shovel Ready” Transportation Projects
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How should Vermont spend its $131 million in federal transportation stimulus money. We go over the initial list of 30 "shovel ready" projects with VTRANS Secretary David Dill. Plus, we bring you the latest results from Town Meeting Day, and we read from some of your emails.VPR News
Richmond bridge to close March 9 for stimulus-funded repairs
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The Vermont Transportation Agency says a bridge in Richmond will be the state’s first project to get under way that is being paid for with federal stimulus money.VPR News
Rutland leaders oppose Amtrak service cuts
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As part of the state’s budget cutting, the Transportation Agency wants to eliminate passenger rail service between Rutland and Albany, New York. It would be replaced with a bus that would stop in additional Vermont towns.VPR News
Administration hopes for more federal transportation money
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As Vermont’s budget crisis deepens, the Douglas Administration hopes the federal government will pay more for road and bridge repair. The Administration also wants to increase motor vehicle fees in order to stem a growing deficit in the transportation fund.VPR News
Interview: Transportation Secretary David Dill
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The Agency of Transportation is facing some tough choices. Roads and bridges are aging, and tax revenues are falling. That means the Agency must trim another millions from its budget.VPR News
Tight budgets make funding public transportation a challenge
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Tight budgets could squeeze some bus and train service in Vermont at a time when the demand for public transportation is on the rise in some parts of state.VPR News