Thursday, January 30, 2025

Your questions about the Reconnecting Communities Program, answered

The Reconnecting Communities Program is a new funding opportunity passed under the 2021 infrastructure law, and there’s a lot to learn about what it...

Reconnecting Communities: Initiating restorative transportation justice

Much of the work of smart transportation focuses on playing defense against divisive infrastructure projects that would make travel more difficult. Now, communities and...

Cycling’s Gender Gap: Breaking The Cycle of Inequality

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Ensuring Access for All Persons with Disabilities

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When gas prices rise, choice matters

High gas prices put pressure on many Americans’ finances. Unfortunately, the cost of gas depends on a variety of factors, and there’s no silver...

An Antiracist Future For Our Infrastructure

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An Antiracist Future For Our Highways

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Compact & Electrified Cities Have the Potential to Massively Reduce Emissions

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To Combat Extreme Heat, Let’s Invest in Better Walking and Cycling Networks

Cities around the world are now hotter than ever. In addition to global warming, urban areas tend to be warmer than nearby suburban and...

Confused about the chaos? Make Congress and the administration clarify the transportation funding freeze

The federal government owes communities upwards of $125.6 billion dollars in federal contract obligations from the infrastructure law but President Trump is threatening to...

E-Buses Are the Solution for Clean, Equitable Public Transport Everywhere

All over the world, electric buses (e-buses) are becoming a cornerstone of sustainable, efficient public transport. As cities grapple with rising pollution, greenhouse gas...

Three opportunities to work with incoming USDOT Secretary Duffy

Last Wednesday (Jan. 15), former Congressman Sean Duffy faced questions from the Senate Commerce Committee, tasked to vet the next Transportation Secretary. Here are...