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July 31, 2023 at 2:04 PM

Disability Pride Month: Public Transit Moves Accessibility Forward

As a member of Voices for Public Transit, it's important that we continue to share the role public transportation plays in shaping a more equitable future for all. By reaching out to your elected officials, sharing your public transit stories on social media, and advocating for increased pub…

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July 28, 2023 at 2:04 PM

See How Public Transit Drives St. Cloud, MN

Residents of St. Cloud, Minnesota, recently shared their thoughts on how a local bus factory helps their economy thrive, while creating a positive ripple effect in communities across the country. John, Did you know approximately 87% of public transport…

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June 19, 2023 at 2:06 PM

Voices for Public Transit Celebrates Juneteenth

John Voices for Public Transit is celebrating Juneteenth by recognizing how public transportation contributes to racial equity, economic opportunities, and community development. The African American community has had a difficult history with syste…

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May 16, 2023 at 6:35 PM

Celebrate Infrastructure Week with Voices for Public Transit!

By participating in local and/or virtual Infrastructure Week events and sharing on your social platforms, we can tell lawmakers to keep the promises they made in the IIJA by investing in our nation’s infrastructure. John, Infrastructure Week 2023 is …

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April 22, 2023 at 2:04 PM

Celebrate Earth Day with Voices for Public Transit!

From reducing greenhouse gases to driving clean energy initiatives, public transit plays an important role in helping advance local and national sustainability goals. John, Earth Day is a day of celebration and recognition for the world we live in an…

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April 3, 2023 at 5:05 PM

How Does Public Transit Drive Your Local Economy? We Want to Know!

Did you know that every $1 billion invested in public transportation supports and creates approximately 50,000 jobs? Or that every $1 invested in public transportation generates $5 in economic returns? There’s no doubt about it: Public transportation is a major economic and jobs engine for …

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March 10, 2023 at 8:04 PM

TAKE ACTION: Urge Your Elected Officials to Keep Public Transit Promises Made in the IIJA

February is Black History Month, and Voices for Public Transit is celebrating some of the many African-American leaders in transportation and public transit. Dear John Across America, communities of all sizes depend on public transportation as a reli…

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February 24, 2023 at 8:32 PM

Honoring Black Excellence in Public Transit

February is Black History Month, and Voices for Public Transit is celebrating some of the many African-American leaders in transportation and public transit. Dear John February is Black History Month, and Voices for Public Transit is celebrating some…

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February 4, 2023 at 3:02 PM

Celebrate Transit Equity Day with Voices for Public Transit!

John, February 4 is Transit Equity Day—a day to honor civil rights icon Rosa Parks and reflect on the value of public transportation in advancing racial and social equality as well as providing access to vital education and employment opportunities. …

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January 27, 2023 at 4:05 PM

TAKE ACTION: Send a Message to Your Member of Congress

Dear John The 118th Congress has been sworn in and is already hard at work on a number of issues that could impact public transportation funding in communities nationwide. While most of these legislators are returning to Congress after being re-elected…

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December 30, 2022 at 6:03 PM

Goodbye 2022, Hello 2023!

Dear John, It's hard to believe the year is already coming to an end. As we reflect on 2022, Voices for Public Transit wishes to take a moment and express our gratitude for all of your amazing support. This year has been a true success in terms of th…

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December 20, 2022 at 6:04 PM

Reflecting on Public Transit's 2022 Milestones

John, It's been a busy year for Voices for Public Transit and public transportation in general, from implementation of the bipartisan infrastructure law to new investments in clean transit buses to major public transit wins at the ballot box during t…

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November 30, 2022 at 6:13 PM

Public Transit Wins at the Polls

John, Public transit had a good day at the polls this past Election Day. Nationwide, voters came out to support local transportation and public transit initiatives, approving 14 out of 19 pro-transit ballot measures. Together with similar wins at the…

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November 8, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Top 3 Reasons to Vote for Public Transit Today

Dear John, After months of waiting, Election Day 2022 is finally here! Voting in the midterm elections will help shape the future of public transit and public transportation investments for years to come, so make sure you get to the polls today! If…

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October 25, 2022 at 5:04 PM

Two weeks until Election Day---are you ready to vote for public transit?

John, It’s hard to believe, but there’s only two weeks left until Election Day. Voices for Public Transit wants to make sure you’re prepared to get out the public transportation vote! That starts with knowing the basics: where your polling place is l…

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October 19, 2022 at 5:05 PM

The Road to Public Transit Funding: Traffic Update

Dear John We know the road to public transit funding can be a long one, but Voices for Public Transit is excited to celebrate a major victory as the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) recently announced historic new investments in our nation’s buse…

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October 11, 2022 at 7:36 PM

Voices for Public Transit Honors Hispanic Heritage Month

John, In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month—September 15–October 15—Voices for Public Transit is celebrating some of the many Hispanic leaders who have played a role in shaping public transit and transportation policy in America. Check out our…

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September 20, 2022 at 6:03 PM

Make sure you're on track to vote this November!

Dear John September 20 is National Voter Registration Day, and Voices for Public Transit wants to make sure you’re ready to vote for public transportation in the 2022 elections! Today is a great day to register to vote or make sure your information i…

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September 2, 2022 at 2:10 PM

Back to School: Refresh your public transit knowledge!

Dear John It had to happen sometime—another summer is coming to a close. For many students and families, that can only mean one thing: back to school season is in full swing! As students brush off their books, we’re hoping to help brush up your publi…

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July 26, 2022 at 3:03 PM

Think you know how public transit funding works?

Dear John, Voices for Public Transit is moving full speed ahead to ensure the historic investments from last year’s bipartisan infrastructure law deliver on legislators’ promise to strengthen and improve public transportation in communities of all si…

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July 1, 2022 at 7:05 PM

WATCH NOW: The Road to Public Transit Funding

Dear John, When we celebrate the historic investments in public transportation made in the infrastructure bill, it’s important to understand that those investments aren’t immediate. In fact, they take a long, often winding road to get from Congress t…

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June 23, 2022 at 5:35 PM

#Voices4Transit Rides with Pride

Dear John, June is Pride Month and Voices for Public Transit is celebrating by honoring some of the LGBTQ+ trailblazers who have helped shape public transportation in America. Learn more in our latest blog post. Read More On the Blog …

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May 17, 2022 at 3:57 PM

Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with Voices for Public Transit

Dear John, In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Voices for Public Transit is celebrating the many contributions the AAPI community has made to help shape transportation and public transit in America. Read more in our latest…

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May 6, 2022 at 6:07 PM

Test Your Public Transit Knowledge!

Dear John If you’ve been following along with Voices for Public Transit, you know we’ve been discussing the environmental benefits of public transportation. Now it’s time to test your knowledge and see how much you’ve learned along the way! Take our …

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April 22, 2022 at 6:29 PM

We Need Public Transit to Protect Our Planet

Dear John, Every year Earth Day becomes an increasingly critical day to pause and recognize the importance of our environment and how we can work together in our communities to protect our planet from climate change. Big or small, every effort to red…

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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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