Transportation Funding
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Four Things to Know About Biden’s Energy Plan
The candidate's plan has...just about everything in it. But which programs will actually get the most federal money?
July 15, 2020
CA Transit Association Asks for Help to Stave Off Transit Collapse
Steep drops in ridership and the elimination of fare payments have caused huge revenue losses, but the need to keep operating buses and trains to get essential workers to their jobs did not diminish.
July 9, 2020
Four Things Every Sustainable Transportation Advocate Should Know About the INVEST Act
Congress is reportedly likely to vote on a major infrastructure bill soon — and if it succeeds, it will have big consequences for the future of sustainable transportation in the U.S.
July 2, 2020
Debate Begins Over the Next U.S. Transportation Funding Bill
Yesterday, House Democrats released a draft bill that establishes a $494 billion, 5-year plan for the nation's transportation infrastructure; but in spite of language to address climate change, and significant funding increases for rail and transit programs, the lion's share of the bill's funding would still go to roads and highways.
June 4, 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 19, 2020
CTC Approves SHOPP, Including Funding Specifically for Complete Streets
Caltrans requested $100 million "reservation" in SHOPP for Complete Streets, and got $42m plus a commitment to approve the rest next month
May 13, 2020
CTC: Active Transportation Program Application Deadlines Delayed, More Actions
Three months' delay for 2021 program. Exception for quick-build pilot, which will delay deadlines for one month. Other transportation funding deadlines also delayed
April 30, 2020
Caltrain and AC Transit Will Ask for Money in November Ballot Measures
A look at what to expect from ballot measures to fund Caltrain and AC Transit
April 22, 2020
MTC Votes on Federal Relief Allocation: No Set Aside for Worker, Rider Protections
Advocates had asked the commission to set aside five percent of the money to provide COVID-19 protective equipment and sanitation for transit workers and riders. The commissioners demurred, saying they didn't want to micromanage the transit agencies.
April 22, 2020
CA Announces 2020 Transit Infrastructure Capital Grants
$500 million awarded towards 17 projects - including rail, people-mover, BRT, electric bus and more
April 21, 2020
