Quick take: Groups across the country took action to oppose cuts to the Neighborhood Access and Equity projects
The House T&I Committee hearing on April 30 was an appropriations mark-up, where they proposed a claw-back of funds (rescission) appropriated in the Inflation Reduction Act. The National Campaign for Transit Justice focused on bringing attention to these cuts, working with groups from around the country to reach out to their members of Congress to urge the House T&I committee to oppose these cuts.
Quick Take: International Transit Systems Inform Models for US Cities to Adopt
Transit activists in Illinois and California went overseas to learn about the investments that were made to create robust transit systems in Germany and Switzerland – and bring those lessons home.
Quick Take: Framework for State DOTs
Transportation for America has released a new framework for state Departments of Transportation (DOTs). “Innovative DOT” framework is geared toward helping state DOTs meet the changing transportation landscape and community needs. The framework “highlights innovative approaches leaders are adopting to enhance transportation system efficiency, government effectiveness, and constituent satisfaction. Learning from peers can help state […]
Quick Take: Union of Concerned Scientists report: Freedom to Move (Part I)
More transportation options such as transit, walking, and biking are good for the environment, the economy, and social equity.
Quick Take: Project 2025 is Donald Trump & the Republicans’ policy roadmap for our future on a wide array of issues, including public transportation.
Project 2025 calls for the elimination of funding for the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) core formula programs and its discretionary Capital Investment Grants (CIG) program.” Eliminating these funding streams would harm transit authorities’ ability to do regular and essential maintenance to ensure that our transit systems run smoothly and are safe.
