Letter: Senate Banking Priorities – Transit Reauthorization
The National Campaign for Transit Justice and over 120 partner organizations sent the following letter to members of the Senate Banking committee: __________ Dear Chairman Scott and Ranking Member Warren: When Congress passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in 2021, it provided historic investments in transit systems and transit infrastructure across the country. For […]
Transit Tuesday: Kelly Ehrhart
I live in Nashua, NH and have been active with the New Hampshire Developmental Disability Quality Council and Disability Rights Council NH. I’m on the autism spectrum and have heart disease so I use buses, Medicaid transportation, Uber, Lyft, and taxis to get around.
Transit Tuesday: Steven Glassford
Minneapolis, MN – I’m Steven, and I live in downtown Minneapolis, where I work as a bus operator. But I don’t just drive the bus—I ride it daily. Whether I’m heading to the YMCA, the library, or work, I take transit because it’s convenient, affordable, and the best way to navigate the city without relying on a car.
Letter: Protect Investments in Clean and Active Transportation
On Monday, September 29, 2025, The National Campaign for Transit Justice and over 180 partner organizations sent the following letter to members of the 119th U.S. Congress in response to the Trump Administration withholding millions of dollars that were promised for transportation projects around the country. __________ Dear Members of Congress, We are writing to […]
Transit Tuesday: Summer Begnaud
Honolulu, HI – My name is Summer. I grew up in Lafayette, Louisiana and Houston, Texas, where sprawling cities and car dependency were the norm. After visiting walkable cities like Paris and now living in Honolulu, Hawaii, I’ve developed a strong appreciation for public transit and urban design that prioritizes people over cars.
Quick Take: The Community Benefits Resource Center published “A Case Study of the New Flyer of America Inc
In recent years, the U.S. has seen a surge in public investment to revitalize the manufacturing industry and preserve jobs. Community and labor collaborations use Community Benefits Agreements (CBAs) to ensure that corporations receiving public incentives also deliver tangible benefits to workers and local communities.
Transit Tuesday: Ron Williams
Robbinsdale, MN – I’ve lived in Minnesota since 1978. For 30 years, I used public transit to commute to work in downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. Even after retiring in 2010, I still rely on buses and trains to get to the University of Minnesota for classes, attend events, and visit friends. Transit isn’t just about getting around for me—it’s about independence, affordability, and creating a better community.
Transit Tuesday: Jenny McBride
Anchorage, AK – I grew up in suburban Chicago, where there wasn’t much public transit, and everyone relied on cars. But I’ve always cared about conservation, so I never bought a car and instead made my way on bikes and transit. Now, living in Juneau, Alaska, I’m grateful to live in a place where I can still get around without a car. I take the bus to work daily, and while the system isn’t perfect, it gets me to most places I need to go.
Transit Tuesday: Angelick Gittens
Irmo, SC – My son and I live in Irmo, South Carolina just outside of Columbia. He is my first and only and about to turn 18! I’m legally blind and had my first eye surgery when I was 8 years old to remove cataracts. My latest surgery is a more serious operation to repair and rebuild the nerves in the back of my eyes. Since I don’t drive I’ve been active with Able South Carolina advocating for better services, especially better transit and paratransit.
Transit Tuesday: Phillip Harrison
Overland Park, KS – My name is Phillip Harrison. I live in a much different Kansas City than my mother did when she moved here from South Dakota in the late 1950s. She didn’t need a car. Kansas City had street cars and corner grocery stores. She said people even called it the Little Apple back then. Since then, the Kansas City area has sprawled out and having a car is almost the only way to get where you need to go.
