MoveAmerica Blog Archives - Page 4 of 32

August 30, 2019

MoveAmerica Blog

Labor Day Reminds Us that Our Strength Comes from Our Solidarity

Earlier this month I had the honor of speaking at the Convention of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers, or SMART, where I focused on the power of solidarity — a message that is especially important as the nation prepares to celebrate Labor Day. The belief that working people are…
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July 25, 2019

MoveAmerica Blog

If You Believe Todd Rokita is Not Hostile towards Amtrak, We Have a Bridge to Sell You

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGzrz00i_jU&feature=youtu.be “I’m not sure where the source comes from that I’m hostile to Amtrak … simply because I voted no on some funding votes.” – Todd Rokita, July 24, 2019 That was the response former Congressman Todd Rokita gave to lawmakers when they questioned why he repeatedly voted to defund Amtrak, our national passenger rail…
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July 8, 2019

MoveAmerica Blog, Rail

Amtrak’s National Network Must Be Preserved

The belief that the carrier’s regional expansion must come at the expense of its national network isn’t just concerning – this idea goes against Amtrak’s own mission and purpose.
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July 2, 2019

MoveAmerica Blog, Ridesharing Industry

Video: TTD to Congress: The Ridesharing Industry Must Be Held Accountable

By classifying themselves as technology companies, ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft are able to profit off a lack of regulatory compliance and sub-standard wages, all while undermining traditional transportation options.
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June 18, 2019

MoveAmerica Blog, Rail, Safety

Rail Unions to Congress: Safety is Not Negotiable

On Thursday, June 20, rail unions, including many TTD affiliates, will testify before Congress about the most pressing safety issues facing the industry and its workforce today. From recent decisions by the FRA to pressures from Wall Street that threaten safety, here is a preview of what will be discussed.
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June 14, 2019

MoveAmerica Blog, Rail, Safety

This is why two qualified crewmembers are needed on all freight trains

Our federal government recently prioritized the profits of the freight rail industry over safety by refusing to set standards for crew train size. The same agency — the federal railroad administration — also declared state laws that do set crew size null and void, paving the way for freight trains, which can be up to…
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May 17, 2019

MoveAmerica Blog

Does Congress have courage to rebuild national infrastructure?

The result of federal inaction and the misuse of funds is a sense that the days of doing big things are behind us. Our roads are crumbling. Our transit systems are struggling to drive strong demand. Our seaports are unequipped to accommodate growth in the movement of freight. Our airports are congested and flights are…
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May 17, 2019

MoveAmerica Blog

Playing politics with Transportation Projects is a Dangerous Game Working Families cannot Afford

When Vice President Mike Pence toured the damage in America’s heartland caused by historic flooding, he pledged to work with Republicans and Democrats to ensure farmers and ranchers in Iowa and Nebraska receive the federal funding they need to rebuild. He was right to do so. Asking rural families to front the full cost of…
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April 29, 2019

MoveAmerica Blog

Another Bad Idea Brought to You by the Koch Brothers

Some ideas are so mind-numbingly bad that they do not deserve a serious response. Moon advertising comes to mind. (That’s right. Advertisements projected across the moon. An idea so universally hated that Congress threatened to intervene in the early 90s despite the utter infeasibility of it.) Stopping hurricanes with hydrogen bombs. (No joke: an actual…
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April 26, 2019

MoveAmerica Blog, Safety, Transit

This Workers Memorial Day We’re Decrying Assaults On Transit Workers – And Asking Congress to Do Something About Them

April 28 is Workers Memorial Day, a day to remember and honor those who lost their lives or have been injured at work. For the men and women who keep America moving, this holiday is especially poignant. Working on the frontlines of our transportation system is never without risk. Whether working with heavy equipment and…
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