Transit Funding
Budget Cuts Kill DC Streetcar a Year Ahead of Schedule
The line was originally slated to end service in 2027, but funding cuts will force its closure next March.
NYC to Raise Transit Fares
The MTA board approved a 10-cent fare increase as part of a plan to increase revenue, claiming the agency loses $1 billion annually to fare evasion.
Why US Transit Agencies Pay 'Inconsistent and Exorbitant Prices' for Buses Compared to Europe, Asia
Inefficiencies in the procurement process, small contract sizes, and an emphasis on customization leads American transit agencies to pay more than double for the same vehicles.
Feds Deny NYC ‘Every Dollar’ of Transit Security Funding Due to ‘Sanctuary’ Status
DHS denied the MTA its request for funding under the Transit Security Grant Program despite the administration’s concern with transit safety.
Oregon Transportation Bill Saves 500 ODOT Jobs, but Leaves Future Funding Uncertain
A bill passed in a special legislative session will raise over $4 billion for transportation and public transit in the next 10 years, but fails to establish a long-term funding solution.
Pittsburgh Transit Board Reverses Proposed 35% Service Cuts
Thanks to new funding approved by the state legislature, the city’s transit agency will be able to temporarily stave off proposed service cuts, but the fix is only temporary.
The Wave of Transit ‘Fiscal Cliffs,’ Explained
Covid and inflation played a role. But for many agencies, the crisis goes much deeper.
Bay Area Transit Tax Measure Awaits Governor's Signature
A 5-county sales tax measure to head-off the 'fiscal cliffs' facing Bay Area transit agencies may appear on the November 2026 ballot in what would likely be Regional Measure 4. A signature-gathering effort could reduce the voter threshold to 50% + 1.
USDOT Threatens to Pull Chicago, Boston Transit Funding
The Trump administration is using isolated incidents on public transit systems to call for tighter security.
Why Saving Transit Matters
Jarrett Walker argues that letting transit systems die has impacts that go far beyond transit riders.
California Revives $750M Loan to Save Bay Area Transit
The state approved a $750 million loan as a stopgap measure to fund regional transit agencies until a 2026 ballot measure that could bring more permanent funding.
California Rejects Loan to Save Bay Area Transit
The state’s Department of Finance wants to extend negotiations about the loan, making it unlikely transit agencies will receive any assistance before the end of the year.
SEPTA Proposes $400M From State Fund to Delay Service Cuts
The plan would stave off service cuts for two years, but even if approved, the agency plans to go ahead with fare hikes on September 14.
Sports Gambling Company Sponsors Suspended Philly Stadium Train Amidst SEPTA Cuts
After SEPTA announced it would have to cut the subway line that leads to Lincoln Field, FanDuel offered $80k to keep the train running for the season opener.
NYC’s ‘Rare and Comprehensive’ Public Data Reveals Congestion Pricing's Success
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s analytics and data team maintains over 180 regularly updated datasets about the city’s transportation system.
SF’s Muni Transit Slashes Budget as it Approaches Fiscal Cliff
The transit agency, which faces a $322 million budget deficit, has pledged to preserve current routes and schedules, but is making other cuts across the board.
Judge Orders SEPTA to Stop Service Cuts, Fare Increases
The Philadelphia transit agency planned a ⅕ reduction in service and fare hikes to make up for its $213 million budget deficit.
Rhode Island Transit Avoids Driver Layoffs, But Cuts Still Coming to 46 Bus Lines
The agency revised a previous plan that would have reduced service on 58 of its 67 bus lines.
SEPTA to Cut 1/5 of Service Starting Aug 24
The Philadelphia transit agency is eliminating 32 bus lines and slashing service on dozens of others after the state legislature failed to come to an agreement over funding.
SEPTA Plans ‘Unprecedented’ Service Cuts
Without additional funding from state lawmakers, Philly’s transit agency says it will “begin dismantling” the system on August 14.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
County of Mendocino
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
Montrose County
Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA)
The Pocatello Development Authority
