Thursday, June 27, 2013

Anthony Foxx Sworn In As U.S. Secretary of Transportation

Charlotte, N.C. Mayor Anthony Foxx has just been confirmed by the Senate as the 17th U.S. Secretary of Transportation. Not a single senator voted against.

Foxx has shown support for light rail, streetcars, bike and pedestrican infrastructure and transit-oriented development. And he has the blessing of former Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.
 
DC Streetsblog has the story.

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