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Though it’s an uphill battle, national efforts to prioritize safety over speed really can gain momentum and achieve results. The Complete Streets movement is one such example.A street in Portland, OR features a bike path, transit, and space for people walking. (Travis Estell, Flickr)The term

Freight plays a valuable role in keeping our communities and local economies thriving, but heavy freight vehicles pose unique challenges to community roads and air quality. Fortunately, not all good things have to arrive in a diesel-powered package.The following post was co-authored by T4A Policy

Without full transparency on California’s transportation spending, the state’s transportation investments will never align with our climate goals. This post by Transform Policy Director Zack Deutsch-Gross and T4A Policy Manager Corrigan Salerno was originally published by Next City. Click here to read the original.Governor Gavin

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 have rolled out to the states, efforts to build out a charging network still have a long way to go.This apartment

Investments and policies that support car travel at the expense of all other transportation options have helped create a culture of driving in the U.S. Investing in a variety of transportation choices, like opportunities to bike, walk, and take public transit, would improve safety and

The following post was written by Mehr Mukhtar and London Weier.Recent record-breaking temperatures demonstrate that we can no longer rely on old design approaches to meet the needs of our communities. Transportation infrastructure is no exception. Extreme heat can cause road surfaces to buckle and

City councilmembers in Mobile, Alabama have removed a barrier to passenger rail’s return in the Coastal South.Today, the City Council of Mobile, Alabama voted to advance the long-awaited return of passenger rail on the Gulf Coast by approving a long-term lease and funding agreements with

Transportation for America (T4A) and its parent organization (SGA) are looking to recruit an intern to support its technical assistance, research, and advocacy work.Organizational overviewAbout Smart Growth America Smart Growth America envisions a country where no matter where you live, or who you are, you

Passenger rail efforts in the Gulf Coast demonstrated tireless commitment to federal advocacy, funding development, and ultimately service implementation. But if our nation’s leaders are truly interested in advancing a national network, they can take action now to support future efforts. In recognition of recent

In testimony to the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, Beth Osborne explained how our current approach to transportation is failing average Americans and what steps need to be taken to build a system that responds to taxpayer needs.Beth Osborne addresses the House T&I Committee on