Amendments we’re tracking to the House INVEST Act
The INVEST Act, which hits all three of Transportation for America’s three principles, is being considered this week on the House floor ahead of...
The bipartisan infrastructure deal: What we know and don’t know
The infrastructure deal could end up spending money just like our current transportation program does — it’s unclear. Graphic from Repair Priorities
In the midst...
Now Hiring: Policy & Outreach Associate (T4America)
Transportation for America, a program of Smart Growth America, is seeking a skilled and motivated individual with knowledge, experience and interest in outreach and...
Senate Commerce Committee proves that bipartisanship doesn’t have to equal terrible transportation policy
The Senate committee tasked with handling the rail portions of the larger transportation bill managed to produce a bipartisan bill that also makes the...
Thank Chairman DeFazio for his leadership on the INVEST Act
After a marathon session, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved the INVEST in America Act on Thursday with bipartisan support. Help us send...
Build transit back better with more trains, more buses, more frequency
As more Americans begin returning to work and daily life, we need transit to be there, running reliably and frequently, getting us where we...
Nine ways the House’s transportation proposal starts to make a “paradigm shift”
With the House’s INVEST in America Act being considered in committee on Wednesday, it’s a good time to look at what else beyond our...
New House transportation bill goes 3 for 3 on T4America’s core principles
Late last week the House released their new five-year proposal for transportation policy and spending, known as the INVEST in America Act. By focusing...
House transportation proposal focuses on updating nation’s outdated transportation policy to get better results
The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee’s proposal for long-term transportation policy makes repair, safety, climate change, and access to jobs and services core goals...
Introducing Benito Pérez, T4America’s new policy director
Transportation for America is pleased to announce that Benito Pérez, a veteran of the District Department of Transportation in Washington, DC, is joining the...
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