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Advocates React to Jeff Tumlin’s Resignation from SFMTA
It's certainly been a tumultuous five years
December 16, 2024
Guest Commentary: Muni Funding Working Group Reflections
Thoughts on efforts to make the SFMTA more efficient
November 22, 2024
One Hidden Reason Why Your State DOT Isn’t Building Protected Bike Lanes
"Proven safety countermeasures" might sound like a wonky engineering term, but it could hold the key to unlocking money to save lives.
November 21, 2024
‘Stars On Cars’ Rating System Will Finally Grade How Safe Vehicles Are For People Their Drivers Hit
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has finally changed the nation's consumer safety rating system for new automobiles to accommodate vulnerable road users.
November 20, 2024
Everything You Need to Know About Trump’s Would-Be US DOT Secretary Sean Duffy
Former Fox News host, congressman, reality TV star and competitive lumberjack Sean Duffy has said he wants to "take an ax" to Washington. Will non-automotive modes get the chop, too?
November 20, 2024
An Open Letter to the New U.S. Congress and the New Administration: It’s Time to Unite to Solve America’s Roadway Crisis
"Just as we know the top factors causing roadway deaths, we also have the solutions to stem the traffic safety crisis. The key now is leadership – to act on this knowledge and put proven, life-saving tools in place."
November 18, 2024
Talking Headways Podcast: Biden Administration’s Transportation Policy Legacy
Former U.S. DOT Director of Public Affairs Dani Simons, now of Alstom, on how Biden Administration policies evolved from ideas to bills such as the IIJA and Inflation reduction act.
November 14, 2024
How State DOTs Keep the Public in the Dark About How They Spend Our Transportation Dollars
State DOTs control hundreds of billions of dollars of our transportation funding. Where does it all go — and what do we actually get for it?
November 14, 2024
Op/Ed: The Bay Area Needs Transit Funding, but Future of Regional Measure Is Unclear
Time is running out for the MTC to come up with a framework that has enough regional agreement to pass.
October 17, 2024
