Want to save the climate? Start by funding transit operations
The current trend of more driving will make it harder for us to reach our emissions goals. Making public transit a more convenient and...
More highways, more driving, more emissions: Explaining “induced demand”
Even if we hit the most ambitious targets for changing our cars and trucks over to electric vehicles, we will fail to meaningfully reduce...
New calculator shows how highway expansions increase traffic
The SHIFT Calculator provides transparency about new traffic created by highway widening and expansion so transportation agencies can make smarter, more sustainable transportation investments.
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Federal transportation funding opportunities 101
With the imminent passage of the transportation infrastructure bill that initially passed the US Senate in August, the discussion now pivots to implementation. Federal...
Less than 30 days to speak out on transit funding
Last weekend, Congress gave themselves until October 31st to pass the infrastructure deal (the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act or IIJA) and the budget...
Transit funds could crack under the pressure of the budget deadline
The upcoming continuing resolution to fund the government and avert a shutdown won’t include transportation spending, piling on the pressure to pass the infrastructure...
Fix-it-first would be a win for rural communities
From Wikimedia CommonsThe lack of repair requirements in the infrastructure bill will shortchange rural areas, costing them potential jobs and leaving them with crumbling...
Fix-it-first would be a win for rural communities
From Wikimedia CommonsThe lack of repair requirements in the infrastructure bill will shortchange rural areas, costing them potential jobs and leaving them with crumbling...
A way to improve the infrastructure deal
We strongly urge you to support the transportation programs proposed for the budget reconciliation package, which will help fill the gaps left by the...
It’s time for infrastructure that works for rural America
Rural Americans need and deserve reliable and convenient transportation options, but current policies are failing them. Today we’re releasing six recommendations to help the...
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Another milestone: Major funding announced for Gulf Coast passenger rail
Earlier this week, the Federal Railroad Administration announced a significant investment of $21,117,115 in Restoration and Enhancement (R&E) grant funding to Amtrak. This funding...
Dakar, Senegal Receives the 2025 Sustainable Transport Award as the STA Program Celebrates 20...
Dakar, Senegal is the recipient of the 2025 Sustainable Transport Award (STA) in recognition of its efforts to promote sustainable and inclusive mobility centered...
ITDP Brazil Celebrates 15 Years of Progress on Regional Mobility
ITDP Brazil has played a key role in the development, implementation, and creation of policies that prioritize public transport, active mobility, and social inclusion...
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Transportation for America and Smart Growth America’s technical assistance services help communities at all different stages of their efforts to improve transportation in their...
