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Everybody Wants an Electric School Bus
Applicants for the first $500 million from the federal Clean School Bus Program requested almost $4 billion.
February 16, 2023
California Grants Billions for Transit Projects
Cuts proposed to the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program by Governor Newsom would affect future funding cycles, if they happen. Meanwhile, $3.68 billion will be awarded in 2023.
February 1, 2023
How Mayors Can Lead The Way to a Sustainable Transportation Future (Hint: Listen to John Bauters)
On today's episode of The Brake, though, we spoke with Mayor John Bauters of Emeryville, Calif., who's making massive progress to make streets safer, greener and more equitable in his small town — and sharing lessons in leadership that can scale to even the biggest cities.
February 1, 2023
What It’s Like to Be a Woman Transit Operator
Across the U.S., transit agencies are grappling with a shortfall of operators. These operators — frontline workers that keep buses and trains running are essential to a functioning transit network that actually gets riders where they need to go.
January 27, 2023
Data: Other Countries Are Building Transit While the U.S. Falls Behind
"While the world is building out ever more accessible transit systems, the US appears to be falling behind."
January 25, 2023
Governor’s Proposed Budget Takes Back Promised ATP Funding, and Ignores Transit
Newsom's draft CA budget takes into account an estimated $22.5 billion shortfall this year by pulling back some promised funds, including $20 billion from transit and $200 million from the ATP, with potential to restore some of that if tax revenue is higher than expected or federal revenue can backfill.
January 11, 2023
Commentary: Our Failure to Invest in Trains Leaves Us Vulnerable
Our transportation system is anything but resilient.
January 5, 2023
Solstice News Round-Up: La Brea Bus Lanes, NoHo DASH, Anaheim Street Improvements
Bike/walk improvements underway on Wilmington's Anaheim Street, new NoHo DASH bus service, La Brea Avenue bus lanes delayed, and Metro presentation shows ridership recovery trends
December 22, 2022
What It Takes to Put a Seat at Every Bus Stop in Town
Emeryville Mayor John Bauters just did it
December 22, 2022
Metro Breaks Ground on Early Phase of Valley Rail Construction
The East San Fernando Valley rail line, in the middle of Van Nuys Boulevard, is anticipated to open around 2028-2030
December 5, 2022
