An editorial by Jeff Gerritt published in today’s Detroit Free Press discusses gas tax reform that could result in more funding for public transit systems.

“The centerpiece of the reform package would scrap the state’s flat 19-cents-a-gallon tax and replace it with a proportional tax paid by gasoline wholesalers — a move that eventually would raise an added $150 million for transit.”

Read the full story on freep.com including reader comments.

Midwest High Speed Rail Association launches midwesthsr.org.

The Midwest High Speed Rail Association has launched a new website (http://www.midwesthsr.org/)to enable action among supporters. The site is also an informative resource for media and individuals, sharing positive facts on the benefits of high speed rail. Site visitors can use Web tools to send letters of support to Congress and sign up for e-mail alerts.

MHSRA is a Chicago-based non-profit association of individuals, local governments and corporations committed to expanding high speed rail infrastructure throughout the midwest.