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After a series of legislative failures, Oregon’s state transportation agency faces a financial crisis that could prompt a rethink of its approach. The situation offers lessons for the nation’s broken transportation program.“She flies with her own wings.” That’s Oregon’s state motto, but right now her

The proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger could reshape America’s rail network for generations. Mergers between major freight railroads often trigger service cuts or track closures, changes that could reduce passenger train service for communities that rely on rail. As regulators push back on an incomplete

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

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

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

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