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Don’t miss our World-Class American Transit webinar

Don’t miss our upcoming webinar on Transportation for America’s latest report, World-Class American Transit, on Wednesday, February 11, at 12:00 pm ET.Led by report author Corrigan Salerno, the webinar will break down what it would take to deliver frequent, reliable transit across the U.S. The

What’s in the tangled FY26 transportation spending bill? 

Threading the needle to avoid a shutdown, Congress is set to pass the latest funding package, including fiscal year 2026 Transportation-Housing and Urban Development appropriations. Here’s what’s inside the compromise:Last week, Congress looked like it was on track to pass a package of fiscal year

DC’s streets are for cars…good luck, everyone else

After the recent winter storm, DC prioritized plowing roads for cars, while leaving sidewalks, curb ramps, and bus stops inaccessible. For me, and the many other DC residents who get around walking or rolling, the city remains essentially closed. It’s yet another example of how

Why cargo e-bikes are the missing middle of transportation

Owning and maintaining a car is expensive. Walking and biking are great options, but they can’t replace every trip. Cargo e-bikes can bridge the gap between the two, lowering transportation costs for families while making roads safer and more fun for everyone. Owning a car and

Inside TransportationCamp DC 2026

TransportationCamp DC was back and better than ever. On a rainy January Saturday, more than 400 transportation professionals, advocates, and first-time attendees proposed and led more than 50 original sessions, shared big ideas, made new connections, and challenged one another to think differently about the

What stood out to our team at TCamp 2026

Nearly 20 staff from Transportation for America and Smart Growth America attended TransportationCamp DC. While it’s hard to understand just how special TCamp is unless you’ve been there, some of these reflections from staff can help paint the picture. Special thanks to our underwriting sponsor, Arnold

Why transit, density, and walkability matter for social connection

There are many wonderful benefits to having reliable transit and being well-connected to jobs, housing, and services. It costs less than relying exclusively on a car, it creates a smaller carbon footprint, and it’s safer than driving. However, being well-connected also provides significant social benefits

New report: World-Class American Transit

New analysis shows U.S. transit falls far short of global peers and what it would take to close the gap.Achieving world-class service would require nearly tripling the national transit fleetWASHINGTON, D.C., January 14, 2026 — Transportation for America today released a new report, World-Class American

New report: World-Class American Transit

New analysis shows U.S. transit falls far short of global peers and what it would take to close the gap.Achieving world-class service would require nearly tripling the national transit fleetWASHINGTON, D.C., January 14, 2026 — Transportation for America today released a new report, World-Class American

Year in review: Our top most read blogs of 2025

2025 is coming to a close, so we’re taking a moment to reflect on some of the biggest stories from the year. Whether it’s through reimagining infrastructure, restoring rail service, or making sure federal dollars actually serve communities across the U.S., our top posts of
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