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...
Why the House and Senate owe transit $10 billion
The Senate’s infrastructure deal came up short on transit in two key ways. The House can address these concerns by restoring the funds cut...
2021 Smart Growth America Internship Program
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Smart Growth America (SGA) and its transportation program, Transportation for America (T4America), are looking to recruit a minimum of two...
Three ways reconciliation can restore funds taken from transit and equity
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With the bipartisan infrastructure deal approved by the Senate, opportunities to shift long-term transportation policy will shift to the House and to...
The bipartisan infrastructure deal’s passage: More money for more of the same
Yesterday the Senate passed the bipartisan infrastructure deal, which incorporates the Senate transportation reauthorization in all its good and all its flaws. We outline...
Senate makes historic investment in yesterday’s transportation priorities
Deal worsens long-term prospects for addressing climate and equity woes
“The Senate’s final infrastructure deal is certainly big, but it’s anything but bold,” said T4America...
On infrastructure, the White House is about to trade away their stated goals on...
“In its current state, this deal fails to accomplish the administration’s goal of reducing emissions, preserving both the status quo of easy money to...
Senate takes aim at essential transit relief dollars to cover the cost of their...
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With the bipartisan infrastructure framework legislative text nearing a vote, unused transit COVID relief dollars have become a target for...
Request for qualifications: illustration project
Transportation for America is seeking a qualified illustrator, designer or artist to produce a series of illustrations to communicate the need for changes to...
Equity and inclusion in transportation: a conversation starter with USDOT
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has been engaging in a conversation with the public and the industry on the topic of equity and...
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As E-Bikes Surge, We Need to Address Both the Opportunities and Challenges
If you live in any city, you have likely noticed an upswing in people riding electric bikes, whether for delivering goods, as a shared...
Lessons learned from the missed opportunities of the Biden Administration
With the Biden presidency in the rearview mirror, we can look back at where the administration succeeded and failed and what lessons we can...
Three takeaways from T4A’s webinar on Trump’s executive orders
Yesterday, our Director Beth Osborne led a webinar that provided a high-level overview of our Reauthorization 101 resource and analysis of Trump’s recent executive...
