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 […]
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 […]
Quick Take: Repair Priorities
In April 2026, Transportation for America released a report, Repair Priorities 2026, authored by Mehr Mukhtar. The report, Repair Priorities 2026, highlights a persistent failure to improve U.S. road conditions despite historic levels of federal funding. Key Findings: Stagnant Progress: Between 2018 and 2024, the share of roads in “poor” condition decreased by only 3%, […]
Quick Take: Good Jobs First Report — ”Smart Growth and Good Construction Jobs”
On October 17th, 2025, Good Jobs First released their new report “Smart Growth and Good Construction Jobs: How Urban Density Benefits Union Density.” This report builds on the organization’s 2003 report, “The Jobs Are Back in Town: Urban Smart Growth and Construction Employment”, as well as five other resources that they list and describe on […]
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 […]
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.
Quick Take: CCI Report – Letting People Move
Climate and Community Institute has released an exciting report, “Letting People Move” authored by Kira McDonald, Emmett Hopkins, and Narayan Gopinathan. This report focuses on measuring the real cost of highways and making policy recommendations for Congress, State Legislatures, and the Department of Transportation. Read the full report that details why and how we need […]
Quick Take: A Case Study on Community Benefits Agreement Lessons Learned in the Bus Manufacturing Industry
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.
