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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. The proposed legislation, […]

June 4, 2020

Streetsblog USA |Legislation

Pols Seek Higher Corporate, Gas Taxes for Transit

It's not yet clear whether the House bill will provide a sufficient amount of funding to meet the MBTA's needs for additional staff and new capital projects.

February 26, 2020

Streetsblog USA |2020 Budget

Seattle Sues To Keep Vehicle Registration Fees — And Save Transit

Seattle leaders are not wasting any time to stymie a statewide ballot measure voters approved on Tuesday, announcing a lawsuit to block Initiative 976, which could drain tens of billions in transportation funding across the entire state by reducing annual vehicle registration fees. King County Executive Dow Constantine along with Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan and […]

November 7, 2019

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Debate Begins Over the Next U.S. Transportation Funding Bill

Pols Seek Higher Corporate, Gas Taxes for Transit

Seattle Sues To Keep Vehicle Registration Fees — And Save Transit