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April 14, 2022 at 3:05 PM

Public transit supports a stronger, more diverse economy

John, An investment in public transportation is an investment in local businesses, workers, and economies that makes our communities more vibrant, diverse, and prosperous places to live. Find out how public transit expands economic opportunities in o…

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March 8, 2022 at 9:56 PM

Honoring Notable Women in Public Transportation

John, It’s International Women’s Day, and Voices for Public Transit is celebrating by paying tribute to some of the notable women who have helped define—and in some cases, redefine—the history of transportation and public transit in America over the …

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February 4, 2022 at 6:23 PM

What is Public Transit's Role in Driving Equity?

  Dear John, Today is Transit Equity Day—a day to celebrate public transit and how it has helped drive racial and social equity and advocacy over the years. While we celebrate Transit Equity Day on Rosa Parks’ birthday, a civil rights icon, the reason…

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January 27, 2022 at 3:03 PM

2021: A year of turning challenges into opportunities

  John, Now that 2021 is in the rear-view mirror, we thought we’d take a minute to reflect on the challenges public transportation faced—and how Voices for Public Transit members worked together to turn those challenges into opportunities.  …

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December 21, 2021 at 9:38 PM

What Does Public Transit Mean to You?

Recent passage of the infrastructure bill represents a significant victory for public transit investment in communities nationwide. John, Recent passage of the infrastructure bill represents a significant victory for public transit investment i…

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November 16, 2021 at 4:47 PM

We Did It! Infrastructure Bill Passes with Historic Investment in Public Transit

  John, First, THANK YOU for being part of Voices for Public Transit! This year, we made our voices heard loud and clear. We reminded Congress again and again that our communities need robust, reliable investments in public transportation. And Congres…

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October 8, 2021 at 6:18 PM

TAKE ACTION NOW: Your Members of Congress to Support Public Transit Funding in Both Bills

John, We’re at a critical crossroads for public transportation. The reconciliation bill, known as the Build Back Better Act, includes strong investments in public transportation—as drafted. But both bills hang in the balance. They could fail …

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September 3, 2021 at 3:43 PM

ALERT: Urge Your Senators to Meet Commitment to Public Transit

Dear John, The Senate recently passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), but the public transit investment fell $10 billion short of what was negotiated in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework with President Biden. Please email your …

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September 1, 2021 at 9:06 PM

ALERT: Urge Your Senators to Meet Commitment to Public Transit

Dear John, The Senate recently passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), but the public transit investment fell $10 billion short of what was negotiated in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework with President Biden. Please email your …

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August 2, 2021 at 3:55 PM

Legislative Update: What's Happening with the Infrastructure Negotiations

Dear John, Last week, the Senate reached an agreement to advance a bipartisan infrastructure deal. This is movement in the right direction towards long-term funding for critical industries like public transportation. While this is a positive initial st…

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July 27, 2021 at 2:34 PM

URGENT: Tell Your Senators to Support Infrastructure Investment in Public Transit

John, The Senate is still debating bipartisan infrastructure legislation and we need your help! Funding for public transit has become a major part of this debate, and negotiations are going to continue this week. We must raise our voices to make sure t…

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July 23, 2021 at 7:08 PM

ICYMI: Urge Your Senators to Support Infrastructure Investment in Public Transit

John, The Senate is still debating bipartisan infrastructure legislation and we need your help! Funding for public transit has become a major part of this debate, and negotiations are going to continue over the weekend. We must raise our voices to make…

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July 16, 2021 at 6:23 PM

NATIONAL ALERT: Urge Your Senators to Support Public Transit in the Infrastructure Bill

John, The Senate is expected to take a key vote soon to advance infrastructure legislation. It’s critical that whatever advances includes a robust investment in public transportation. Please email your Senators now to help ensure that public transit is…

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June 28, 2021 at 3:14 PM

URGENT: Voice Your Support Today for the INVEST in America Act

John, The House of Representatives can strengthen our nation and support our economic recovery by making a solid commitment to public transportation. TAKE ACTION—Urge Your U.S. Representative to Pass the INVEST in America Act …

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June 23, 2021 at 4:19 PM

URGENT: Voice Your Support Today for the INVEST in America Act

John, The House of Representatives can strengthen our nation and support our economic recovery by making a solid commitment to public transportation. TAKE ACTION—Urge the House of Representatives to Pass the INVEST in America Act…

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June 17, 2021 at 8:07 PM

TAKE ACTION: Urge the House of Representatives to Pass the INVEST in America Act

John, Last week, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure advanced a five-year, $547-billion surface transportation reauthorization bill—the INVEST in America Act. (INVEST stands for “Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Su…

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May 28, 2021 at 3:59 PM

Republican Infrastructure Roadmap Proposal Heads in the Wrong Direction

John, Public transportation is critical to our nation’s future and relies on strong infrastructure investment to continue growing and evolving to meet the demands of our communities. Any infrastructure legislation must provide funding that e…

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May 19, 2021 at 6:35 PM

5 Public Transit Takeaways from United for Infrastructure Week

John, This year, you could feel the energy and excitement at United for Infrastructure Week—even though the event took place online. The momentum is building in Washington to finally push major infrastructure legislation across the finish line. This co…

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April 27, 2021 at 7:35 PM

Spread the Word: Public Transit Helps Communities Go Green

John, When you support—and ride—public transit, you help our planet. Public transportation will be instrumental in helping our nation meet its environmental challenges while also boosting our economic recovery. It reduces air pollution and t…

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April 20, 2021 at 3:04 PM

Share Your Story: Help Build Momentum for Infrastructure

John, Every public transit supporter—whether you ride transit or not—has a story to tell and we want to hear your story! SHARE YOUR STORY Congress and the Administration are beginning to advance major conversations surrounding …

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April 14, 2021 at 3:08 PM

Read Advocate Stories... and Then Share Your Own

John, Too often, policy debates in Congress get lost in abstract numbers. What makes a difference—what breaks through the noise—are stories from everyday Americans. The voices of public transit advocates, like you, are critical for winning a new commit…

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April 9, 2021 at 3:36 PM

5 Reasons to Champion Long-Term Funding for Public Transit

John, We want to again thank everyone in our community for raising your voices to support COVID-19 emergency funding for public transportation in the American Rescue Plan Act. Your voices helped win $30.5 billion in urgently needed emergency funding fo…

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March 16, 2021 at 5:14 PM

THANK YOU! American Rescue Plan Act Provides Emergency Funding for Public Transit

Dear John, The last twelve months have been challenging for public transportation, but we have great news. Last week, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act into law. This bill provides $30.5 billion in COVID-19 emergency funding for p…

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February 19, 2021 at 9:03 PM

Join us in welcoming U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg

  John, 2021 could be a tremendous year for winning new investments in public transportation! Recently confirmed U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg has bold plans for investing in American infrastructure, including public transit. As mayo…

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February 10, 2021 at 6:14 PM

TAKE ACTION: Urge Congress to approve COVID-19 emergency funding for public transit

John, A new economic study has shined a light on the terrible financial impact that COVID-19 is having on public transportation. Declines in ridership, fare revenue, and local and state taxes are all taking their toll on systems across the country. C…

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February 2, 2021 at 9:35 PM

TAKE ACTION: Urge Congress to approve COVID-19 emergency funding for public transit

  John, A new economic study has shined a light on the terrible financial impact that COVID-19 is having on public transportation. Declines in ridership, fare revenue, and local and state taxes are all taking their toll on systems across the country. P…

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January 22, 2021 at 8:34 PM

What's ahead for public transportation in the new Congress

  John, 2021 began with disturbing and tragic events in Washington, DC, but the strength of our nation’s laws, institutions, and democracy shone through. We’re hopeful that better times are ahead. In our kickoff blog for the year, we welcome the new C…

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December 31, 2020 at 4:05 PM

What's Ahead for Public Transit in 2021

  John, 2021 could be a pivotal year for public transportation. President-elect Biden and Congress could find common ground to pass a major infrastructure bill and new long-term transportation legislation next year. First, lawmakers need to take urgen…

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December 28, 2020 at 3:06 PM

Positive Steps for Public Transit in 2020

  John, It goes without saying—2020 was a historically challenging year for our nation and planet. American public transit has remained safe and operational, but lost revenues and increased costs have put tremendous pressure on systems around the count…

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December 15, 2020 at 3:03 PM

TAKE ACTION: Today is #SavePublicTransit Day

  John, The survival of our strong public transit systems is at stake! Today is a nationwide day of engagement to #SavePublicTransit. Advocates around the country from Voices for Public Transit and many other organizations are posting o…

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December 10, 2020 at 9:03 PM

TAKE ACTION: Support Emergency Funding for Public Transit

  Dear John, Congress may vote on new COVID-19 emergency response legislation within days. The current bipartisan proposal features $15 billion for public transportation. We need to strongly urge support for this bipartisan legislation while explainin…

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November 20, 2020 at 6:06 PM

Voters Overwhelmingly Support Public Transit Ballot Measures

  Dear John, First, a big thank you to everyone who voted to support public transportation in 2020. Voters approved 92% of public transit ballot measures in 2020 in both primaries and the general election. You can read a recap of the election and wha…

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October 21, 2020 at 5:04 PM

Fight for public transit by sharing your story

  Dear John, Public transit is facing a historic crisis! $32 billion in emergency funding is needed to help American public transportation maintain safe, reliable operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can help decision-makers better understand…

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October 15, 2020 at 3:33 PM

There's More than One Way to Vote for Public Transit in 2020

  Dear John, Election Day is nearly here. Voters in many areas are already casting their ballots. This election matters for public transportation—and you may be able to support public transit in more than one way this election. Learn how by reading o…

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September 25, 2020 at 9:03 PM

TAKE ACTION NOW: Support Emergency Funding for Public Transit

  Dear John, The U.S. House of Representatives may vote on new COVID-19 emergency response legislation in the coming week. We urgently need lawmakers to provide $32 billion in emergency funding to public transportation in this legislation. …

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September 16, 2020 at 7:05 PM

It's a Perfect Storm for Public Transit

  Dear John, Public transportation is facing a perfect storm! COVID-19 has put public transit systems across the country in dire financial straits. We need Congress to provide $32 billion in emergency funding to public transportation. But we also nee…

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August 24, 2020 at 5:03 PM

UPDATE: Stalled Negotiations in Congress Make a Dire Situation Worse

  Dear John, We wish we had better news. Unfortunately, Congress has reached an impasse on passing emergency relief legislation. Read our latest blog for an update on what’s happening in Washington.   Thank you to every m…

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August 7, 2020 at 11:04 PM

LAST CHANCE: Congress Will Be Voting this Weekend!

  Dear John, Congress is expected to vote on COVID-19 relief legislation this weekend, and we need your support. Take action now to urge lawmakers to include at least $32 billion in emergency funding for public transit in this legislation. …

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August 6, 2020 at 2:03 PM

#Voices4Transit Summer Roundup

A Summer Like No Other for Our Nation and Public Transit This has been an historic summer. Every American has been touched in one way or another by COVID-19, the economic downturn, and the fight for racial justice. Public transportation has c…

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August 4, 2020 at 6:36 PM

REMINDER: Urge Congress to Provide Emergency Funding for Public Transit

  Dear John, We need your help urgently! Congress is now considering new COVID-19 emergency response legislation—and it’s critical for lawmakers to include emergency funding for public transit. TAKE ACTION—Support Emergency Funding for …

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July 30, 2020 at 6:03 PM

Don't Delay: Please Support Public Transit Emergency Funding

  Dear John, Congress can help communities battle COVID-19 and support our nation’s recovery by providing urgently needed emergency funding for public transit in the new COVID-19 emergency response legislation. Please email your lawmakers now to urge…

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July 28, 2020 at 10:05 PM

URGENT: Please Support Public Transit Emergency Funding

  Dear John, Congress can help communities battle COVID-19 and support our nation’s recovery by providing urgently needed emergency funding for public transit in the new COVID-19 emergency response legislation. Please email your lawmakers now to urge…

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June 26, 2020 at 2:34 PM

TAKE ACTION: Urge Congress to Pass the INVEST in America Act

  Dear John, The U.S. House of Representatives is currently debating a new long-term transportation funding bill—the INVEST in America Act. (INVEST stands for Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation.) Please email you…

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June 24, 2020 at 8:04 PM

TAKE ACTION: Urge Congress to Pass the INVEST in America Act

  Dear John, The U.S. House of Representatives is currently debating a new long-term transportation funding bill—the INVEST in America Act. (INVEST stands for Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation.) Please email you…

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June 17, 2020 at 7:34 PM

Public Transit Investment is Critical to Our Nation's Recovery

  Dear John, Public transportation has been an essential service during the COVID-19 crisis—and it will be critical during the recovery ahead. Our latest blog highlights the importance of public transportation in our new world—and why we need Congress…

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May 27, 2020 at 7:37 PM

TAKE ACTION: Urge Congress to Support COVID-19 Funding for Public Transit

‌ VOICES FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT ‌ John, We hope you are well and staying safe during this difficult time. Communities across the country are weathering the crisis thanks to the dedication of essential workers, including healthcare providers, first responders…

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May 21, 2020 at 2:05 PM

TAKE ACTION: Urge Congress to Support COVID-19 Funding for Public Transit

‌ VOICES FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT ‌ John, We hope you are well and staying safe during this difficult time. Communities across the country are weathering the crisis thanks to the dedication of essential workers, including healthcare providers, first responders…

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April 24, 2020 at 6:35 PM

Try out our public transit stay-at-home learning activities for kids

‌ VOICES FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT ‌ John, First, thank you to everyone who is able to stay home, stay safe, and help our nation. And a special thank you to everyone who is out serving our communities at hospitals, shelters, pharmacies, food banks, grocery stor…

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March 31, 2020 at 11:03 PM

Thank Congress for Approving Emergency Funding for Public Transit

‌ VOICES FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT ‌ John, We have good news to share in this very challenging time. Congress approved historic COVID-19 economic relief legislation that includes a $25 billion lifeline for public transportation. Thank you to every member of Voi…

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March 24, 2020 at 4:04 PM

NO TIME TO WASTE: Urge Congress to Support COVID-19 Funding for Public Transportation

‌ VOICES FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT ‌ John, We’re making an urgent request today. Please EMAIL CONGRESS NOW to voice your support for emergency COVID-19 funding for public transportation. We recognize that most Americans are staying home to remain as safe as pos…

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