Why the INVEST Act is good for climate and business
We can have it all: a federal transportation program that reduces carbon emissions while boosting our economy. The House of Representatives led the way...
Answers to your questions about Driving Down Emissions
We recently hosted a webinar to discuss our new report, Driving Down Emissions. We received many more great questions during the webinar than we...
Driving Down Emissions in Minnesota
State and local policymakers have an important role to play in making it possible for people to drive less, which is essential for lowering...
We’ll never address climate change without reducing how much we drive
With transportation accounting for the largest share of carbon emissions in the U.S., we’ll never achieve ambitious climate targets or create more livable and...
Senate Democrats recommend less driving—as Senate committee approves billions for new roads
The Senate Democrats’ Special Committee on the Climate Crisis recently released a report recommending key federal actions in each sector to avert the impacts...
Senate Democrats recommend less driving—as Senate committee approves billions for new roads
The Senate Democrats’ Special Committee on the Climate Crisis recently released a report recommending key federal actions in each sector to avert the impacts...
Webinar recap: How the Senate’s transportation proposal would make climate change worse
Transportation is the largest source of U.S. carbon emissions, and most of it comes from driving. But a long-term transportation bill passed by a...
Webinar recap: How the Senate’s transportation proposal would make climate change worse
Transportation is the largest source of U.S. carbon emissions, and most of it comes from driving. But a long-term transportation bill passed by a...
Why the Senate’s transportation bill is terrible for climate
Last summer, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee passed a long-term transportation bill that was praised for its climate title, marking the first...
Why the Senate’s transportation bill is terrible for climate
Last summer, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee passed a long-term transportation bill that was praised for its climate title, marking the first...
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Six months in—how has Biden done with transportation?
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While Congress controls the discussion on transportation reauthorization, President Biden’s team has a wealth of opportunity to make bold administrative changes to...
Transportation Reauthorization Update: What We Know and What We Need to See
Capitol Hill has been abuzz with transportation infrastructure bills. As the final policy framework takes shape, Transportation for America wants to remind Congress of...
