Transit funding in the infrastructure bill: what can it do for me?
The new infrastructure bill authorizes $109 billion to fund public transit projects through formula and competitive grant programs. Here’s what you need to know...
USDOT controls $200+ billion in competitive grants for states and metros
While the bulk of the $643 billion for surface transportation in the infrastructure bill goes out to state DOTs, more than $200 billion stays...
TransportationCamp DC ’22 in the rearview
Last weekend, we hit “Leave Meeting” on another virtual TransportationCamp DC, the annual unconference that brings together advocates, planners, engineers, students, and everyone else...
USDOT urges states to prioritize repair, safety, and climate with their influx of...
Flickr CC image from Flickr/PeteReedAlthough state DOTs have always been free to prioritize repair, safety, or improving access for everyone across the entire system,...
Show me the money: Financial breakdown of the infrastructure law
A month has passed since the $1.2 trillion infrastructure deal was signed into law and set the direction for the federal transportation program for...
Reducing emissions with better transit, part two: Improve transit access
Increasing funding for transit operations is a vital first step to help more people drive less, but there’s an equally important next step: connecting...
TransportationCamp DC 2022: Everything you need to know about joining the virtual unconference
On January 8, 2022, transportation advocates, experts, and organizers working on transportation issues in the DC region and at the national level will come...
Lemonade from lemons: Improvements worth celebrating within flawed infrastructure bill
Money from the finalized $1.2 trillion infrastructure deal is already flowing out to states and metro areas who are plugging it right into projects...
Behind the scenes on the rise in pedestrian and cyclist fatalities and injuries
Driver expectations, higher speeds resulting from less congestion, major gaps in infrastructure, and a systemic criminalization of pedestrian and cyclist traffic on the road...
From policy to action: Six things USDOT should do yesterday to maximize the...
Because of the shortcomings in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)’s actual policy, an enormous amount of pressure now rests on USDOT and...
Latest articles
Showcasing the 2026 Sustainable Transport Award Finalist Cities
Each year, the Sustainable Transport Award (STA) honors cities that are redefining their streets and mobility systems to prioritize sustainability, inclusivity, and equity. Since...
Ahead of COP30, the Spotlight is on More Nature-Based Solutions for Cities
It is no secret that cities are responsible for a large share of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and urban transport is one of...
Ahead of COP30, The Spotlight is on More Nature-Based Solutions for Cities
It is no secret that cities are responsible for a large share of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and urban transport is one of...
A Turning Point for Mexico’s Vehicle Standards — and Its Climate
Three leading civil society organizations — ITDP Mexico, the Mexican Center for Environmental Law (CEMDA), and El Poder del Consumidor (EPC) — recently joined together...
