Blumenauer Brings Railvolution Conference To L.A.

The 15th annual Rail-Volution conference, a national gathering focusing on building livable communities through transit-oriented development, is being hosted by the city of Los Angeles from September 18th through 21st. TPR is pleased to present this interview with the conference’s “Godfather,” Congressman Earl Blumenauer (District 3, Oregon), in which he articulates the significance of this year’s Rail-Volution, explains the attraction of holding the conference in Los Angeles, and provides an update on the ongoing battle between Congress and the White House over the re-authorization of TEA-21.