Hugh may want to weigh in here as well, but I think this may be a good move on the part of the White House.  The House proposal is severely lacking, especially on the bike/ped front

http://thehill.com/blogs/e2-wire/e2-wire/210691-white-house-threatens-to-veto-house-transportation-bill?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=transportation

Chet