Building a charging network that works
It’s nearly impossible to move forward with a transition to electric vehicles without a network of chargers in place. However, though some federal funds...
Building a charging network that works
It’s nearly impossible to move forward with a transition to electric vehicles without a network of chargers in place. However, though some federal funds...
Congressional briefing emphasizes electrification and public transit to meet climate goals
54 years since the first Earth Day, the US is still focusing on highway expansion. In light of increasing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, due...
There’s a climate cost to America’s freeways, and it’s not paid equally.
The environmental impacts of the Interstate Highway System continue to harm communities of color through health hazards, pollution, and displacement.
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The sprawling roadway network...
FTA helps deliver more buses for less
The Federal Transit Administration is working hard to ensure that the next rounds of the Low or No Emissions Grant Program and Buses and...
The IIJA is a climate time bomb. Will states defuse it?
Despite the transportation sector being the biggest emitter of U.S. greenhouse gasses, our AI-powered analysis of over 57,000 infrastructure law-funded state projects shows that...
Takeaways from the Smart Growth Electrification Roundtable
On January 23, 2024, Transportation for America, in partnership with the Bicameral Electrification Caucus, organized a roundtable discussion on Capitol Hill on the vital...
Will EPA’s proposed emissions rule go up in smoke?
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The EPA’s proposed tailpipe regulations could reduce carbon emissions across all types of vehicles over the coming decades. While reducing...
How Minnesota set a national example in climate legislation
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Minnesota made waves last week by passing a landmark transportation spending bill that will fund transit expansions and passenger rail...
Greener Fleets: How federal dollars can supply the demand for clean transit
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The Low and No Emission Vehicles (Low No) program saw a big increase in funding in America’s historic infrastructure law, but an...
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Cycling Cities Start with Streets Designed for All Ages
The benefits of cycling over cars are evident: improved physical health, reduced transportation costs, and lower greenhouse gas emissions. However, despite these advantages, access...
We can’t afford to keep avoiding repair
When decision-makers fail to prioritize basic maintenance and repair, everyday Americans pay the price—in increased costs, increased time on the road, and suffering local...
It’s time to stop expanding and start maintaining
To reshape our transportation system and address staggering maintenance needs, we must prioritize repairing existing infrastructure before expanding our roadways any further.
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While we might have the most extensive highway infrastructure in the world, the U.S. is delivering pitifully poor results compared to our peers when...
