Transportation Funding
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Transit Agencies Mark Progress as Ballot Efforts Intensify
Help gather signatures for the funding measures during this weekend's demonstrations.
March 26, 2026
Citizen Initiative Would Raise Sacramento Sales Tax to Fund Safer Streets and Transit
Sacramento is a dangerous place to move around. A new ballot measure hopes to provide the city with the money to change that.
March 16, 2026
Competing Visions Emerge for the Future of Measure C in Fresno County
When a group of experts don't like a plan created through a community process, they just make their own.
February 24, 2026
This Federal Bill Would Give Your Community More Money To Build Its Own Transportation Future
States monopolize federal transportation funding even though local and regional governments oversee most of our nation's roads. It's time for that to change, a new bill argues.
February 9, 2026
Highway Projects Still Grab Biggest Share as California OK’s Nearly $1B in State Transportation Funding
But Transit and Active Transportation Get Boosts Too...
February 5, 2026
The Shocking Untold History of America’s Rails-to-Trails Movement
Some of the fiercest battles for the future of public space in America have happened on abandoned railway corridors — and the battles aren't over yet.
October 7, 2025
States Have More Power Than They Think to Fund Sustainable Transportation
As the Trump administration claws back money for sustainable modes, states have a big opportunity to fill the gap.
Liya Rechtman
September 28, 2025
How Millions For Transit, Walking, and Biking Could Vanish On Sept. 30
The Trump administration may be deliberately slow-walking contracts for hard-earned transportation dollars.
September 14, 2025
SB 63, Which Allows for a Bay Area Transit Ballot Measure, Clears Last Hurdle Before Final Vote
More oversight for the funds created was the key to get SB 63 to the Assembly Floor.
September 8, 2025
Leg. and Gov. Avoid Transit Fiscal Cliff. High Speed Rail Funding Steady, Active Transportation Remains Diminished
Thanks to the legislature including Senator's Wiener and Arreguin who stood up to keep transit running, and to Governor Newsom for approving the funding. And especially thanks to transit supporters who sent tens of thousands of letters and calls to the legislature and governor to make sure we have transit service essential for cost of living, housing and climate. - Adina Levin, Seamless Bay Area
June 24, 2025
