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Alternative transportation

California exploring getting rid of the gas tax, replacing it with road charge program

from24/7 Wall St.

2 days ago

Alternative transportation

Avoid These States with the Highest Gas Tax

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Alternative transportation

California exploring getting rid of the gas tax, replacing it with road charge program

from24/7 Wall St.

2 days ago

Alternative transportation

Avoid These States with the Highest Gas Tax

more#gas-tax

fromLos Angeles Times

1 week 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

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.

1 week ago

Alternative transportation

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

fromBrooklyn Eagle

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.

1 week ago

Alternative transportation

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

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.

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.

fromNew York Post

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.

fromNew York City, NY Patch

NYC Congestion Pricing Raised Nearly $160M In 3-Month Period

Congestion pricing in NYC generated $160 million in its initial three months but faces potential termination due to federal funding threats.

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.

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

fromwww.nytimes.com

3 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.

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.

fromNew York Post

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.

fromNew York City, NY Patch

NYC Congestion Pricing Raised Nearly $160M In 3-Month Period

Congestion pricing in NYC generated $160 million in its initial three months but faces potential termination due to federal funding threats.

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.

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

more#congestion-pricing

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.

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.

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.

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.

more#legal-action

San Francisco

fromABC7 San Francisco

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.

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

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

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.

fromBrooklyn Eagle

Brooklyn

Bus lines in Brooklyn will get increased service starting June 29

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

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.

fromBrooklyn Eagle

Brooklyn

Bus lines in Brooklyn will get increased service starting June 29

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.

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.

fromIrish Independent

Renovation

2.4m funding is ring-fenced for Mullingar to Longford N4 upgrade which is expected to cut road deaths

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.

fromIrish Independent

Alternative transportation

Renovation

2.4m funding is ring-fenced for Mullingar to Longford N4 upgrade which is expected to cut road deaths

more#public-safety

#electric-vehicles

fromFast Company

States seek alternatives to pay for infrastructure since more EVs means less gas tax revenue

Oregon faces a dilemma where promoting electric vehicle use decreases gas tax revenue, impacting road maintenance funding.

fromPortlandTribune.com

Alternative transportation

Alternative transportation

Legislator: EV owners need to pay for road repairs

fromFast Company

States seek alternatives to pay for infrastructure since more EVs means less gas tax revenue

Oregon faces a dilemma where promoting electric vehicle use decreases gas tax revenue, impacting road maintenance funding.

fromPortlandTribune.com

Alternative transportation

Legislator: EV owners need to pay for road repairs

more#electric-vehicles

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