Transit Funding

In Total, $75 Billion Approved for Mass Transit

Last week, a majority of transportation initiatives were approved by voters. This is good news for transit advocates, but risks still loom.

November 13, 2008 - The Wall Street Journal

Amtrak Funding Bill Passes

The Senate has passed a bill that will allocate $2.5 billion for Amtrak annually, with money going to operation, repairs, and new safety measures.

October 2, 2008 - The Wall Street Journal

NYC Congestion Pricing Isn't Dead Yet

The prospect of a looming MTA deficit and rising transit fares is prompting a second look at congestion pricing in Manhattan, a project defeated by the state Assembly in April, notwithstanding a federal grant for $360 million.

August 7, 2008 - The New York Times

Highway Funding: The Last Bastion of Socialism in America

Since 1956, federal, state and local governments have invested nine times more capital funding in highway subsidies than in transit.

July 24, 2008 - Streetsblog

Latest Culprit of Housing Crisis: Transit Expansion

Falling revenues from real estate taxes could impact transit expansion plans as New York's MTA faces a sharp decline.

May 24, 2008 - Tim Halbur

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