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  • Call to Action: Urge Your Lawmakers to Fund Transit… Again
  • Transit Leaders Look to Local Support to Bolster Programs
  • Advocates Warn Short-Term Transit Cuts Could Foreshadow Deeper Long-Term Slashing

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sf.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Call to Action: Urge Your Lawmakers to Fund Transit… Again

A group of indefatigable advocates have set up an action page so you can help keep funding for transit and housing out of the hands of big oil

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enr.com /1 week ago

Transit Leaders Look to Local Support to Bolster Programs

At APTA annual conference, topics included ballot measures and agency revamps.

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usa.streetsblog.org /3 weeks ago

Advocates Warn Short-Term Transit Cuts Could Foreshadow Deeper Long-Term Slashing

A deeper dive on the transit cuts in the latest federal transportation extension bill – and how advocates are fighting back.

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seattletransitblog.com /1 month ago

“Hop On Board!” Campaign Kicks Off

Yesterday, a coalition of transit advocates launched “Hop On Board!”, the official campaign urging Seattle voters to pass the renewal and expansion of the Seattle Transit Measure t...

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sf.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Transit Month Kicks Off Amidst Do-or-Die Funding Push

Getting the Regional Transit and the Stronger Muni for All Measures Passed is Focus of this Year's Transit Month Celebrations

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usa.streetsblog.org /3 weeks ago

Transportation Reform Has an Imagination Problem

How can we make our cities less dependent on cars if our neighbors can't even imagine themselves getting on the bus?

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planetizen.com /1 month ago

Transit Planning 201: The unfunded mandate

Transit Planning 201: The unfunded mandate Joshua Woods Tue, 09/22/2026 - 05:00 Primary Image Caption Paratransit vehicles don't fo...

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sf.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

The Measure RTM Campaign Kicked Off Yesterday. The Fate of Regional Transit Is In Your Hands.

It's time to get your hands dirty to save regional transit.

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usa.streetsblog.org /1 week ago

Talking Headways Podcast: The Passion Problem in Public Transit

Where should the most enthusiastic supporters of transit try to work?

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sf.streetsblog.org /1 day ago

Commentary: A Bay Area Public Transit Renaissance is Underway

With rapidly growing ridership, improving customer satisfaction and long-awaited regional integration moving forward, the future of Bay Area transit is bright — but only if voters...

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planetizen.com /1 week ago

Op ed: if transit agencies want sustainability, they should focus on their buildings

Op ed: if transit agencies want sustainability, they should focus on their buildings Zachary Whalen Thu, 10/15/2026 - 05:00 4 minutes

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rtands.com /1 day ago

Passenger Station Roundup: MTA, TransLink, SacRT

STV has been selected by MTA Construction & Development to serve as project management consultant for a multi-station program to advance ADA accessibility, TransLink will repla...

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sf.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Advocates Skeptical About Waymo’s ‘Transit Rewards’ Program

It could do some good for regional rail, but advocates stress this isn't a substitute for good bus service

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planetizen.com /1 week ago

How Chicago, New York and Seattle are funding transit projects amid tough times

How Chicago, New York and Seattle are funding transit projects amid tough times Christine McLaren Wed, 10/14/2026 - 09:00 Primary Image...

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usa.streetsblog.org /5 days ago

Monday’s Headlines Are On the Ballot

Transit referendums are on the ballot all over the place, and the Rail Passengers Association has you covered on how you should vote. In addition, Bolt has a cheat sheet for all lo...

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 week ago

NITA asks riders to help shape 2027 transit priorities at Union Station open house

The CTA, Metra and Pace joined the new Northern Illinois Transit Authority for an interactive open house on service, safety, trip planning, transit-friendly communities, and the fu...

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usa.streetsblog.org /2 weeks ago

How Your City Can Pass Its Federal Transit Equity Test and Still Fail Riders

"A system that looks fair on paper only because it pushed everyone else into a car is not equitable."

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mychamplainvalley.com /1 month ago

Group pushes for more state transit funding in Burlington

A group says Vermont's transit system has been chronically underfunded, while demand continues to grow among seniors, workers, students, people with disabilities, and rural residen...

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sf.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

This Week: Phone Bank for Transit, SF Politics, Transit Tales

Here is a list of events this week. Monday/today! Phone bank with SFBike to Save Transit. The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is phone banking and connecting with voters, expla...

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sf.streetsblog.org /2 weeks ago

Headlines, October 5

Which Demographics Support Transit Funding (EastBayTimes) If Transit Funding Fails, it Will Hurt (RichmondSide) Muni’s Run Club (MissionLocal) Ferry Ridership Breaks Recor...

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vtdigger.org /1 month ago

Advocates for public buses say Vermont needs new systems for raising funds

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Advocates give a thumbs-up to Tom Kotarac as NITA board chair. Former aviation chief Jamie Rhee chosen as AcTINg executi...

This post is sponsored by Find The Right Bike. This article is by John Greenfield, with additional reporting on statements by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and St...

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planetizen.com /1 month ago

Three agencies expanding on-demand transit

Three agencies expanding on-demand transit Zachary Whalen Tue, 09/01/2026 - 05:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption...

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jcitytimes.com /2 weeks ago

Rep. Menendez, Transit Advocates Call on State Leaders to Expand Light Rail Service

Congressman Rob Menendez (D-NJ) joined Hudson County Complete Streets and other local transit advocates to press Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her administration to expand and modernize...

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