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 […]
Transit Tuesday: Richard Jackson
Transit is the lifeblood of our economy and allows me to have a decent life.
Transit Tuesday: Ian Buck
Minneapolis, MN – My name is Ian Buck, and I teach computer science, cybersecurity, and media production, for 10th – 12th graders in Career and Technical Education programs. I teach district-wide across Minneapolis Public Schools and have students at all of the district high schools, which requires me getting around town as efficiently as I can. I am also a member of the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers (MFT).
Transit Tuesday: Barbara Henry
Providence, RI – My name is Barbara Henry and I’ve lived in Rhode Island for over 20 years. I have a Masters Degree in Social Work and, 3 years ago, I got a fulfilling job at the Fogarty Center working with people with disabilities. Not only do I love my job but it completely lifted me out of poverty. My whole life changed and it’s all due to being able to go from Point A to Point B. I own my home in Providence now, where I live with my son. For the first time in my life, I can breathe.
Fare Free Transit: An Overview
Public transit increases economic activity, makes life more affordable for millions of people across the U.S., and helps reduce congestion and pollution. But despite these public benefits, public transit is not often treated as a universal public good, with most transit agencies in the United States charging a fare in order to ride. In order […]
