Recent Streetsblog USA posts about transit funding

Midterm Races that Sustainable Transportation Advocates Are Watching

By Streetsblog | Nov 7, 2022 | No Comments

Sustainable transportation is on Tuesday's ballot in communities across America — and advocates say that several of the most important aspects our federal transportation future may hang in the balance, too.

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Congestion Pricing Update: New York’s Tolls will Have National Implications

By Dave Colon | Aug 10, 2022 | No Comments

There are seven scenarios in New York's environmental assessment for congestion pricing. How this plays out is crucial to America's effort to rein in traffic and fund transit.

Advocates: Cutting High Speed Rail Out of Climate Bill Was a Mistake

By Kea Wilson | Aug 3, 2022 | No Comments

The Democrats' decision to axe high speed rail from the climate bill has some advocates wondering what it will take for lawmakers to finally understand the environmentally transformative potential of the mode.

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MTA Boss: Feds’ Extensive Technical Questions Are Delaying Congestion Pricing

By Dave Colon | May 27, 2022 | No Comments

How many questions must the MTA face before they can put in a toll?

As part of the newly-passed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) helped successfully pass legislation that will make transit stations accessible for millions of U.S. residents with disabilities. Image: Daniel X. O'Neil, CC

How the New Infrastructure Deal Will Make Transit Better

By Kea Wilson | Nov 9, 2021 | No Comments

...especially if the Build Back Better Act passes through reconciliation later this month.

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New Yorkers Want Congestion Pricing … And Now

By Dave Colon | Sep 26, 2021 | No Comments

Some amazingly eloquent New Yorkers speaking out for relief from constant abuse by car drivers.

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