#OnThisDay in 1871, the first cable car was patented by Andrew S. Hallidie of #SanFrancisco - service began in 1873. #transport #history
Truly yours,
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"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." #MLK #MLKDay #DreamLivesOn
I look forward to working with my colleagues on the House Budget Committee GOP, House Agriculture Committee, and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
As a former mayor, I have unique insight into the critical role targeted investments in our infrastructure play in permanent job creation. I am excited to bring... these lessons I learned on the local level to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to better inform our policies and decisions on the projects we invest in.
See MoreWith our district’s varied infrastructure, it is important to have a voice on the committee of jurisdiction. That is why I advocated joining the T&I Committee. ...We must work to improve maintenance along the Fourth District’s navigational channels, find a permanent solution for funding our roads and bridges, and protect our important pipeline and railroad infrastructure.
See MoreAs CNY moves forward on the I-81 rebuild -- the biggest civic project in the history of this district -- I'm proud to be able to continue to serve on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee!
LATEST: Shuster welcomes new Committee Republicans for the 115th Congress. #transport
#OnThisDay in 1935, Amelia Earhart becomes the first #pilot to fly solo from #Hawaii to #California. #transport #aviation #history
#OnThisDay in 1951, Donald Howard Rogers piloted the first passenger #jet on a trip from #Chicago to New York City. #NYC #transport #history
#OnThisDay in 1793, Jean Pierre Blanchard made the 1st balloon flight in #US flying from Philly, PA to Deptford, NJ. #transport #history
#OnThisDay in 1893, completion of the Great Northern #Railway connected Saint Paul, MN to #Seattle, WA. #railroads #transport #history
#OnThisDay in 1933, construction of the Golden Gate #Bridge (Golden Gate Bridge) began. It finished under budget & in 4 years. #transport #history
#OnThisDay in 1870, construction of the #Brooklyn #Bridge begins. #NYC #transport #history
Happy New Year! Hoping that you have a wonderful and safe 2017! #transport #newyear #2017
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas! Please travel safely. #transport #Christmas