We need institutions that are change agents, working in collaboration with communities to achieve climate and equity goals. It’s essential that government agencies meet the opportunities created by the IIJA and other funding sources with transportation…
What we do, and why we do it. We believe that targeted research and effective grassroots advocacy can persuade leaders to make better choices that center both climate and justice outcomes in transportation. TransitCenter makes grants…
This post was written by guest contributor James Brasuell. With the adoption earlier this year of an omnibus transportation bill, HF 2887, the Minnesota State Legislature and Governor Tim Waltz achieved a major victory for non-automobile…
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Whether we’re in a city, suburb, or small town, most of us work hard to make a better future for our families, and we should be able to rely on good public transit to keep us…
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We are seeking new freelancer voices to add to our blog! We’re interested in stories from around the country that explore the political, institutional, and bureaucratic barriers to great transit, and highlight initiatives designed to tear…
Many transit agencies across the country will soon face financial calamity as federal COVID emergency funding dries up and the durability of work from home keeps fare revenue suppressed. Agencies in the Bay Area were some…
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In cities and regions across the country, transit agencies are struggling to fully deliver on their mission—and in many cases have trouble just getting service out the door. The reasons for these challenges are numerous, but…
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What your city can learn from #6minuteservice In September 2022, Riders Alliance, a member-led transit advocacy group in New York City, launched a nine month-long campaign calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to invest in more frequent…
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