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fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

California's gas tax kicks in: How much more will drivers pay at the pump?

The gasoline excise tax in California increased from 59.6 cents to 61.2 cents per gallon on July 1, as part of Senate Bill 1.
California
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Caltrans Admitted the Highway 37 Widening Would be Underwater. Why Bother Deleting the Internet Presentation That Admits It? - Streetsblog California

"Additionally, with the projected sea level rise, most of the existing SR 37 will likely become permanently inundated by the mid-century and even as early as by 2040, thus cutting off a major regional transportation route."
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Last Year's Cuts to Active Transportation Now the Norm in State Budget - Streetsblog California

The Active Transportation Program is the victim of its own success, continuously oversubscribed. Yet the governor and some of our lawmakers fail to recognize its value.
Alternative transportation
#gas-tax
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Trump administration sees 'no viable path' forward to finish high-speed rail project, moves to pull federal funding

Federal Railroad Administration's Drew Feeley stated that California High-Speed Rail Authority has misled taxpayers, effectively conned them out of $4 billion due to mismanagement.
SF politics
#federal-funding
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Lawsuit against USDOT alleges ultimatum tying transportation needs to immigration agenda

AG Letitia James is suing the DOT for unlawfully tying transportation funding to immigration enforcement compliance.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

One Structural Change Could Shift Everything About How Transportation Works in America - Streetsblog USA

NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Lawsuit against USDOT alleges ultimatum tying transportation needs to immigration agenda

AG Letitia James is suing the DOT for unlawfully tying transportation funding to immigration enforcement compliance.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

One Structural Change Could Shift Everything About How Transportation Works in America - Streetsblog USA

#congestion-pricing
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Congestion Pricing Reduced Traffic. Now It's Hitting Revenue Goals.

New York's congestion pricing plan generated $48.6 million in its first month, exceeding expectations and aiming to fund transit system repairs.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Public advocate releases four-month review of congestion pricing in NYC

Congestion pricing implemented in NYC shows significant traffic reductions and overall positive outcomes, reinforcing its necessity amidst federal disputes.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Trump's bid to end NYC congestion pricing temporarily blocked by federal judge - here's how long ruling will hold

A federal judge has temporarily prevented the Trump administration from ending Manhattan's congestion pricing program.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Monday's Headlines: Don't Kill Congestion Pricing Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Hochul and Trump discussed congestion pricing, but details are unclear, and an artificial deadline looms.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Congestion pricing brings in $215 million for MTA so far in 2025

Congestion pricing generated $215.7 million in 2025, crucial for funding public transportation improvements
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Congestion Pricing Reduced Traffic. Now It's Hitting Revenue Goals.

New York's congestion pricing plan generated $48.6 million in its first month, exceeding expectations and aiming to fund transit system repairs.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Public advocate releases four-month review of congestion pricing in NYC

Congestion pricing implemented in NYC shows significant traffic reductions and overall positive outcomes, reinforcing its necessity amidst federal disputes.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Trump's bid to end NYC congestion pricing temporarily blocked by federal judge - here's how long ruling will hold

A federal judge has temporarily prevented the Trump administration from ending Manhattan's congestion pricing program.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Monday's Headlines: Don't Kill Congestion Pricing Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Hochul and Trump discussed congestion pricing, but details are unclear, and an artificial deadline looms.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Congestion pricing brings in $215 million for MTA so far in 2025

Congestion pricing generated $215.7 million in 2025, crucial for funding public transportation improvements
#legal-action
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

AG James Sues Trump Over 'Strong-Arm' Tactic of Tying DOT Funds to Immigration Crackdown - Streetsblog New York City

NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Letitia James files lawsuit against US DOT over federal transportation funding

New York AG Letitia James leads legal action against the Trump administration over unlawful transportation funding tied to immigration enforcement.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

AG James Sues Trump Over 'Strong-Arm' Tactic of Tying DOT Funds to Immigration Crackdown - Streetsblog New York City

The U.S. Department of Transportation's funding threats over immigration policy violate state rights and constitutional separation of powers.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Policymakers debate how to raise money to save Bay Area transit agencies as fiscal cliffs loom

Bay Area transit agencies face severe budget deficits post-pandemic, risking deep service cuts without new funding.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Highway Shakedown: How Local Road Users Are Subsidizing State Highway Investments - Streetsblog San Francisco

The user-pay principle underscores the expectation that road users directly fund the transportation system through taxes, but local governments are not seeing a fair return on their contributions.
Alternative transportation
#public-transit
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Commuters rally at City Hall to support funding for NYC subway and transit improvements

Funding for the MTA's capital plan is crucial to upgrade and maintain NYC's subway and transit system.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Transit-Funding Measure Reintroduced - Streetsblog San Francisco

The Bay Area risks major transit service cuts without new funding, leading to significant economic and social repercussions.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Commuters rally at City Hall to support funding for NYC subway and transit improvements

Funding for the MTA's capital plan is crucial to upgrade and maintain NYC's subway and transit system.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Transit-Funding Measure Reintroduced - Streetsblog San Francisco

The Bay Area risks major transit service cuts without new funding, leading to significant economic and social repercussions.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Subway Riders: Sean Duffy 'Has No Idea' What He's Talking About - Streetsblog New York City

New Yorkers reject negative critiques of their subway system and are resistant to political pressure regarding funding.
#public-safety
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Wednesday's Headlines: Stand Your Ground Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Duffy's funding threats to the MTA appear politically motivated, not based on actual crime data or public safety needs.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Wednesday's Headlines: Stand Your Ground Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Duffy's funding threats to the MTA appear politically motivated, not based on actual crime data or public safety needs.
#electric-vehicles
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Albany Running Out of Options to Close MTA Funding Gap: Watchdog - Streetsblog New York City

The MTA budget crisis requires urgent action, including cuts, fee increases, and possibly tax hikes, to address a projected $33.4 billion shortfall.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

Trump Administration 'Reviews' Threaten to Delay Transportation Projects Nationwide - Streetsblog USA

Transportation funding for states now involves additional reviews from U.S. DOT, causing uncertainty in release schedules and project approvals.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
4 months ago

In 2024 the German state of Bavaria allocated 50 million in funding for 508 low and zero emission buses

Bavaria invested over €50 million for 508 climate buses in 2024, exceeding its annual goal and promoting zero-emission transportation.
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