#TransitPolicy

CLRTHRU

@clrthru.bsky.social

4 months ago

🏙️ Chicago transit agencies proposed fare hikes and restated 2026 budgets — a signal that federal funding gaps are reshaping urban mobility. #TransitPolicy

Transform California

@transformca.bsky.social

6 months ago

FTA seeks to eliminate environmental criteria from capital investment grant guidelines The Federal Transit Administration requests public comment on updated guidelines that would remove the “social cost of carbon” calculation and make broader changes to the multibillion-dollar program.

The Federal Transit Administration is seeking public comment on proposed changes to its Capital Investment Grant program, including dropping the “social cost of carbon.” Comments due Sept. 2.

#PublicTransit #TransitPolicy #SustainableCities

www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/fta-cap...

Transform California

@transformca.bsky.social

7 months ago

Transportation policy a focus for Mullin U.S. Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-South San Francisco, is prioritizing federal transportation and pedestrian safety in a new legislative package — inspired by some of San Mateo County’s existing transportation policies

Rep. Kevin Mullin is pushing new transport and pedestrian safety bills, inspired by San Mateo County, for next year’s federal surface transportation reauthorization.

www.smdailyjournal.com/news/local/t...

#TransportationSafety #PedestrianSafety #InfrastructureBill #TransitPolicy

Hacker News Companion

@hncompanion.com

8 months ago

Funding & governance of transit authorities (esp. US) impact system quality. Issues cited include political interference, union roles, and differing philosophies on how transit should be funded vs. run like a business. #TransitPolicy 5/6

TeleWorkInsights

@teleworkinsights.bsky.social

9 months ago

Transit agencies are rethinking fare structures and shifting investments toward service reliability over frequency.
#PublicTransport #TransitPolicy #RemoteWork

Brian Phillips, CRS

@themobilebroker.bsky.social

1 year ago

Gov. Hochul’s $154M plan funds NYPD overtime for subway safety, adding 1,000 officers. Critics say it’s costly, short-term, and call for more mental health outreach & late-night train frequency to address root issues. #SubwaySafety #NYPD #TransitPolicy
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