Report: 3 Ways to make bus driving a better job
From New Jersey to Denver to Los Angeles, transit agencies across the US are experiencing an alarming bus operator shortage. Driving a bus was once considered a stable path to the middle class, but the profession is now having difficulty with recruitment and retention. Bus operator positions now turn over more than any other at transit agencies.
Report: Investing in the Transit Workforce for Stronger Communities
Transit plays a central role in providing access to schools, jobs, medical care, parks, grocery stores, and other everyday necessities. For decades, the United States has underinvested in this essential building block for economic mobility and equitable prosperity. Transit is also a vital climate solution, providing the fastest pathway for cutting transportation emissions. Ambitious investment in reliable, fast, and affordable public transit systems will help communities flourish and support an economy that works for all.
Research: Stronger Communities through Better Transit Act
An annual federal investment of $20 billion in transit operations would transform public transit in America.
Transit Stories: Martha Escobedo
Los Angeles, CA Bus Rider My name is Martha Escobedo. I’m a mom to two wonderful daughters and work as a caregiver in Los Angeles. I’m involved with a number of non-profit organizations and have been a volunteer with MOVE LA for the past six years. I always tell Eli and Marisa from MOVE LA […]
TRANSIT MESSAGING RESEARCH
RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MOBILIZING AND MOVING COMMUNITIES The national movement for better transit has achieved some big victories over the last couple of years, like securing an unprecedented level of COVID relief funding for transit from the federal government. But if we’re going to actually shift the current transportation paradigm and give people genuine […]
POLITICO
Politico covers our coalitions letter to Congress urging them to fully fund transit programs. Read the article.
NOLA.com
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell pens an op-ed in NOLA.com on the importance of the Greenhouse Gas Rule. Read the op-ed.
The Hill
The Hill covers our coalition efforts to urge the Biden Administration to take action on the Greenhouse Gas Rule. Read the article.
Smart Cities
Smart Cities covers the importance of the Greenhouse Gas Rule. READ MORE
Inside Philanthropy
Inside Philanthropy covers our letter to funders urging them to fund transit center campaigns. Read the article
