Transit Tuesday: Bob Browning
Newburgh, NY – Transportation issues have created a tendency for me to turn down appointments because the stress of getting to the Bronx, or even some facilities closer to me, outweighs the immediate medical need.
10 Keys to Building Effective Signature Gathering
Start Early (6 to 12 months): An early start enables you to recruit volunteer signature gatherers, train staff and volunteers, identify hot spots for signature gathering, have packet parties, and set up systems. PRIOR to the signature gathering drive beginning, identify as many volunteers as possible to gather at public locations. Eighty percent of your […]
Quick Take: Public Transit Accessibility Dashboard
In July 2026, the Center for Inclusive Mobility Environments at Michigan University published the Public Transit Accessibility Dashboard. The dashboard ranked 85 cities and 100 transit authorities from across the country, showing which cities are leading the way for accessible transit and where there is still work to do. Methodology The dashboard assessed the top […]
Quick take: Transportation Special Report: Navigating Accessibility, Funding, and Infrastructure Gaps
In the April 2026 Issue of Business NH Magazine, “Transportation Special Report: Navigating Accessibility, Funding, and Infrastructure Gaps” was published. Background Information on New Hampshire Transit Across New Hampshire, public transportation is provided by a variety of sources including nonprofit agencies, municipal systems, and private operators, which depend on federal and state support as well […]
Quick Take: Economic Impact of Public Transportation Investment
In February of 2026, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) released their new report “Economic Impact of Public Transportation Investment.” In it, APTA evaluates how their recommended investment in public transportation delivers economic value over the next twenty years (ending in 2045). Main Takeaway As written in the Executive Summary on page 2, “Increased public […]
A Comprehensive Approach to Transit Safety
Public transit is already one of the safest ways to get around, with transit riders less likely to experience crime and get into traffic accidents compared to drivers. Still, there is room for improvement. Surveys of both riders and non-riders continue to show concern about safety while using transit. For example, a 2016 survey of […]
Quick Take: Transit Priority Atlas
The Transit Priority Atlas maps and illustrates the strategies and tools cities have implemented to ensure faster and more reliable street-running transit. The Atlas includes visuals for each strategy and tool listed. Italicized terms are defined with examples in the Glossary. Strategies for Transit Priority Targeted Strategies – Addressing transit delays in a specific location […]
Toolkit: Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Request for Information (RFI)
While framed around “family-friendly” transit, this Request for Information (RFI) actually focuses on reforming how transit performance is measured. Current Metrics: Success is based primarily on trip counts and miles traveled. Proposed Shift: The FTA also wants to collect data that reflects the customer experience while using transit. Definition of “Family-Friendly”: High-quality, welcoming service for […]
Letter to the US Senate Appropriations Committee Regarding the FY2027 THUD Appropriations Bill
The National Campaign for Transit Justice and 110 partner organizations sent the following letter to the US Senate Appropriations Committee regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Transit, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Bill: Dear Chair Collins, Vice Chair Murray, Chair Hyde-Smith, and Ranking Member Gillibrand: We are writing to express our deep concern about the […]
Letter to Speaker Johnson and Leader Jeffries Regarding the FY2027 THUD Appropriations Bill
The National Campaign for Transit Justice and 115 partner organizations sent the following letter to Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries: Dear Speaker Johnson and Leader Jeffries: We are writing to express our deep concern about the FY2027 (FY27) Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill reported by the House Appropriations […]
