Federal Funding
Is a Federal Greenway Act What the U.S. Needs to Recover from COVID-19?
A new effort is underway to build a massive national network of connected walking and cycle infrastructure— and the organization behind it says a $10 billion federal investment in the project would help the country rebound from the economic ravages of COVID-19 in a way that highway spending never could.
September 9, 2020
A Hard Right Turn: The Moment the U.S. DOT Abandoned U.S. Walkers
Federal transportation officials have never done much to center the needs of pedestrians in their policies or funding decisions. But in 2012, things took a turn for the even worse.
August 20, 2020
Canada Backs Active Transport as COVID Response
It's a great innovation, but not every Canuck is happy about it — even among sustainable transportation advocates.
August 7, 2020
GOP Relief Bill Gives Zero Dollars to Sustainable Transportation
Nope, not even a penny.
July 28, 2020
Four Things Every Sustainable Transportation Advocate Should Know About the INVEST Act
The House reportedly likely to vote on a major infrastructure bill soon — and if it passes, it will have big consequences for the future of sustainable transportation in the U.S.
July 1, 2020
Trump Under Fire For Sacking US DOT Watchdog
President Trump has fired another inspector general — but the first sacking that has broad implications on national transportation policy.
May 20, 2020
Federal ‘HEROES Act’ is Super … For Drivers
Billions and billions for more new roads. And, sure, some money for transit ... but not nearly enough. Call your congressperson!
May 18, 2020
NYC Mayor to Trump: Speak Up And Save Our Cities Now
The mayor of America's largest city is calling out President Trump for turning his back on urban areas.
April 20, 2020
We Could Never Afford America’s Highways — Even Before COVID-19
Missouri just admitted that it can't maintain all the roads it has. But this is not bad news if we act accordingly.
April 13, 2020
Study: Most Car Owners Wish They Didn’t Have to Drive
Most people who get behind the wheel every day don't want to be there, a new survey shows.
March 19, 2020
