Skip to content

Stimulus Update: Senate Compromise Unlikely to Raid Transit Funds

According to a list posted by Politico, the Senate left transit funding untouched in the stim bill compromise brokered yesterday. For now, it appears safe to take a break from contacting your senators about this particular point of concern.

According to a list posted by Politico, the Senate left transit funding untouched in the stim bill compromise brokered yesterday. For now, it appears safe to take a break from contacting your senators about this particular point of concern.

Whether it’s smart policy to trim the recovery package while the economy hemorrhages jobs is a different matter.

Photo of Ben Fried
Ben Fried started as a Streetsblog reporter in 2008 and led the site as editor-in-chief from 2010 to 2018. He lives in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, with his wife.

Read More:

Streetsblog has migrated to a new comment system. New commenters can register directly in the comments section of any article. Returning commenters: your previous comments and display name have been preserved, but you'll need to reclaim your account by clicking "Forgot your password?" on the sign-in form, entering your email, and following the verification link to set a new password — this is required because passwords could not be carried over during the migration. For questions, contact tips@streetsblog.org.

More from Streetsblog USA

Talking Headways Podcast: Architecture’s Role in Population Decline

October 1, 2026

Steal This Idea: ‘Emergency Streets’ Strategy Gets First Real-World Pilot

October 1, 2026

How to Use the ‘Emergency Streets’ Strategy to Move From ‘Crash Response’ to System Change

October 1, 2026

Thursday’s Headlines Pollute the Air and Pay for the Privilege

October 1, 2026

NYC Amazon Delivery Drivers Routinely Speed, Block Bus And Bike Lanes

September 30, 2026
See all posts