LISA SCHWEITZER, associate professor in USC Price School of Public Policy: “Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood last week told POLITICO that the House transportation bill is “the worst” measure he’s ever seen “during 35 years of public service.” His problem? The legislation would eliminate the deficit-plagued Highway Trust Fund as a funding source for transit, walking and biking projects. Money for those projects would instead have to come out of the general fund. Transit and sustainability advocates are outraged. Don’t...
