Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Three years in, what can Biden still accomplish for transportation?

In November 2020, we sent the incoming Biden administration a memo outlining executive actions and long-term legislation we urged the new president to initiate....

Better build another highway: The Legacy Parkway story

Gently curving through wetlands southeast of the Great Salt Lake, Utah’s Legacy Parkway has been characterized as an example of a state DOT making...

Why we need the Stronger Communities Through Better Transit Act

On Thursday, January 18, 2024, Representative Hank Johnson (GA-04) reintroduced the Stronger Communities Through Better Transit Act, which would establish a federal funding program...

Perspectives and takeaways from my first time at TCamp

TransportationCamp DC took place at George Mason University Arlington Campus on January 6. As one of 300 attendees in person – with an additional...

Frequently asked questions about TransportationCamp DC

TransportationCamp DC is coming back on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at George Mason University’s Arlington campus. This is an annual opportunity to connect with...

Press statement: Newly updated MUTCD doesn’t go far enough to protect pedestrians

Washington, D.C. (Dec. 20) — Yesterday, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released the 11th Edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD),...

Green Light for Climate Action: Unveiling the impact of the GHG Emissions Measure rule

By mandating emissions tracking and target setting, the GHG Emissions Measure addresses an urgent need for climate action. And while this popular rule is...

Avoiding Derailment: The Freights First Act in Perspective

There is no denying that there are persistent issues that impact reliable freight service and the efficient delivery of goods nationwide. Yet, despite the...

Now Hiring — Policy Associate

Transportation for America – a program of Smart Growth America – is seeking a skilled and motivated individual with knowledge and interest in transportation...

Now Hiring — Policy Associate

Transportation for America—a program of Smart Growth America—is seeking a skilled and motivated individual with knowledge and interest in transportation policy with a focus...

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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...

Helping communities at every stage

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...