Tuesday, July 1, 2025

New Community Connectors grant program and resources for advocates

A new grant program from Smart Growth America will help advance locally driven projects that will reconnect communities separated or harmed by transportation infrastructure...

House threatens funds for reconnecting communities

The House’s debt ceiling package, H.R. 2811, proposes cuts to several programs, including the Neighborhood Access and Equity Program established under the Inflation Reduction...

Greener Fleets: How federal dollars can supply the demand for clean transit

Image source: Proterra The Low and No Emission Vehicles (Low No) program saw a big increase in funding in America’s historic infrastructure law, but an...

Is the federal government squandering clean transit funds?

A new report shows splitting clean transit funds between zero-emission vs. low-emission is holding U.S. transit agencies back from cleaning up the bus fleet. WASHINGTON—A...

San Juan, PR: Trampling communities and a national rainforest in the name of “economic...

Deemed a project of major economic significance for several decades by the Puerto Rico’s Department of Transportation (DTOP), the agency rammed through community opposition,...

Is your state missing the bus? Evaluating state transit access and ridership

The state you live in plays a major role in the quality of transit near you. Back in February, we took a look at...

Full steam ahead? Senator Cruz takes a stand for passenger rail

Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), the new ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, is showing the signs of a strong...

Full steam ahead? Senator Cruz making helpful moves on passenger rail

Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), the new ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, is showing the signs of a strong...

Advocates call for White House council to track and reduce emissions

While NEPA exists to protect the environment and communities, it has long fallen short of addressing climate emissions and protecting disadvantaged communities. In response...

Reconnecting the Hill District to downtown Pittsburgh

In its heyday, the historic Hill District neighborhood was bursting with life. It was full of opportunities and culture; residents treasured it. After slowly...

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Jakarta’s Traffic Management Strategies Set a Standard for Indonesia

Cleaner air has long been a shared goal for Jakartans, and it has become increasingly urgent with visible smog and pollution regularly shrouding the...

Jinan’s Electric Trolleybuses Spark A Transformation for China

In recent years, China has made remarkable achievements in vehicle electrification, positioning itself as a global leader in electric mobility as it pushes for...

How the Cycling Cities Campaign Helped Scale a Global Movement

Amid the devastation wrought by the pandemic were small glimmers of hope. Vehicle use was down, and people wanted to spend time outside, enjoying...

In Mexico, A New Approach to Road Safety Can Save Lives

Improving road safety is a critical issue for public health and for the development of all cities and urban communities. According to the latest...