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Now Ds and Rs are happily working on reauthorization negotiating how much of the competitive grants will go to put more money out to the states with less accountability. State DOTs and Rs can't throw a bone to those that want accountability and modernization. Everyone else...
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2) It could be due to distance. People commuting from WV to DC would both cause traffic and be in traffic. That's a choice. A fast trip over a long distance can be due to job scarcity if many people in the region have to travel far for work. 2/
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This time with the alt text hopefully working.

Bunnies in NW DC.

'Tis the season I'm reminded how underrated The "Prince of Egypt" is. Stephen Schwartz, Hans Zimmer, Steven Spielberg, starring Ralph Fiennes, Michel Pfeiffer, Val Kilmer (RIP), Helen Mirren, Sandra Bullock, Jeff Goldblum, Patrick Stewart, Danny Glover, Steve Martin & Martin Short. So much talent!

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@usdot.bsky.social what is your problem with safety exactly?

Remember when Sen. Capito was *freaking out* b/c the FHWA Administrator wrote a memo suggesting they encourage state DOTs to fix crumbling roads and bridges? Bet she holds it together now that the Secretary wants transpo dollars to reward birth rates. 🫡
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2% of funding for bicyclists? What should we support this program? @bikeleague.bsky.social
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