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Duffy Gives Senate Mixed Messages on ‘Woke’ Transportation Funding
The U.S. DOT secretary says he's drowning under a backlog of grants from the Biden administration — but somehow has time to uncover for its "woke" agenda.
April 2, 2025
SOFTBALLS: Eight Takeaways from Trump’s DOT Choice Sean Duffy’s Confirmation Hearing
The former reality star, congressman and Fox News host said "yes" to just about everything during his confirmation hearing — but wasn't asked the hard questions.
January 16, 2025
An Open Letter to Congress and President Trump: Unite to Solve America’s Roadway Crisis
"Just as we know the top factors causing roadway deaths, we also have the solutions to stem the traffic safety crisis. The key now is leadership – to act on this knowledge and put proven, life-saving tools in place."
November 17, 2024
House GOP Leaders Try to Sneak Massive Transit Cuts into the Budget
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again to cut transit funding.
August 18, 2024
Senators Urge Regulators to ‘Put the Pedal to the Metal’ On Vehicle Safety Standards
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has been in effect for a full year, but federal transportation leaders still haven't implemented some of its most crucial safety provisions — and advocates and electeds say its time they step up to stem the record-setting tide of traffic deaths on U.S. roads
November 16, 2022
OPINION: Pass the Bicycle Commuter Act — Now!
September 20, 2021
OPINION: Feds Must Invest in NY Subway, Not Roads, to Meet Climate Goals
Congressional legislation does virtually nothing to encourage other Americans to reduce their carbon output like transit-dependent, cramped-apartment New Yorkers.
August 31, 2021
‘Very Flawed’ Infrastructure Bill Passes
The infrastructure bill that passed the Senate won't meet the challenges of ending climate change and reducing traffic violence, advocates said.
August 11, 2021
New COVID Relief Bill Is a Strong Start To a Long Transit Recovery
Congress is poised to give the transit industry its most significant lifeline yet in the pandemic, but it may still leave some cities struggling to make it for the long haul, advocates argue.
March 8, 2021
Georgia Senate Wins Put Major Transportation Reform Within Reach
Democrats reclaiming majority control of the Senate creates a path to a green infrastructure bill that has eluded sustainable transportation advocates for decades.
January 6, 2021
