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Monday, June 13, 2011

LAHOOD: EQUAL ACCESS TO TRANSPORTATION A RIGHT FOR ALL AMERICANS

In a June 1st FastLane blog entry, Transportation Sec'ty LaHood wrote, "Transportation is about a lot more than just getting around. Our roadways, runways, and railways connect people with all of the things that make life worth living: family, education, job opportunities, and recreation. That's why we here at DOT -- and the entire Obama Administration -- are laser-focused on improving access to transportation for all Americans."

"Last week, I joined the White House monthly disability call with the Special Assistant to President Obama on Disability Policy, Kareem Dale, to discuss with hundreds of stakeholders everything we're doing at DOT to improve transportation access for people with disabilities. In the twenty years since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, there's no doubt we've made significant strides forward. But we won't rest until everyone has equal access to all forms of transportation..."

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