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I don't want to make this political, but with 52 days until the presidential election, I have been concerned about the lack of information made available to date on the candidate's positions relative to transpotation.

I found this in an editorial from the Washington Post, and thought it might be appropriate for this forum:

<<....Unfortunately, neither Barack Obama nor John McCain has made transportation a priority or spelled out in any detail how to pay for it. Mr. Obama calls for "stronger" infrastructure and the development of high-speed freight and passenger rail. He says that he would ease congestion by giving states money to build bike lanes and pedestrian-friendly roads.

Mr. McCain would encourage automakers to develop fuel-efficient technology by issuing a "Clean Car Challenge" that would award a $5,000 tax credit to each consumer who buys a zero-emissions car. He would also increase penalties for automakers that don't comply with fuel economy standards, and he would offer a $300 million prize to anyone who can develop a car battery that surpasses current technology. He is right to focus on fuel efficiency and innovation, but his plan relies on implausible initiatives. His call for a gas tax holiday this year showed a misunderstanding of the fund's unstable finances...>>