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Challenges in bringing back transit riders after COVID - and already declining ridership prior to COVID - will lead to a $730 million annual "fiscal cliff" beginning in 2026 after federal emergency funds are expended. New and innovative strategic plans from RTA and Metra, CMAP's Plan of Action for Regional Transit, and legislation sponsored by State Sen. Ram Villivalam and Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado to consolidate the RTA and its three service boards are all bold steps to leverage the moment to fundamentally rethink how we deliver mobility in Northeast Illinois. Registration: https://lnkd.in/g2VSPXWG

When people ask me about upcoming major infrastructure projects and improvements, I always let them know that the inconvenience of roadway construction is well worth the improvements when everything is completed.

Our May/June issue of the Review is now available online! This issue takes a deep dive into the latest updates on transportation and transit in Michigan. Inside, you'll find fascinating articles on funding roads, rail expansion, a recap of our annual Capital Conference, and more! Access the flipping book here: https://hubs.la/Q02yTGtN0 #MILeg #AdvocacyIsAwesome

Test your knowledge! 🚗 Who among these US presidents signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956, paving the way for the construction of the iconic Interstate Highway System? Leave your answer in the comments below! 🛣️ #transportationtrivia #interstatehighways #federalaidhighwayact #uspresidents #highwayhistory #transportationknowledge #highwayconstruction #presidentiallegacy #transportationeducation #roadwayhistory #mpactlogistics

Did you know? According to the Texas Association of Counties, 46% of all roadway surface in Texas is maintained by county road & bridge precincts. Every level of government, from the federal to the municipal, helps to fund, construct, and maintain roadways. County road & bridge precincts, however, represent the largest component in maintaining a suitable transportation network in the State of Texas. In Tax Year 2023, Ellis County citizens contributed 17 cents on the dollar to each of our county’s four road & bridge precincts, as well as a separate component of the tax rate for farmer-to-market (FM) roads. Ellis County coordinates with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) and the Regional Transportation Council (RTC), as well as the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), for any projects that reach regional importance. To better understand the future vision for transportation in the North Texas region, click here to read NCTCOG’s Mobility 2045 Plan: https://lnkd.in/gvyU8kKH. #transportationnetwork #northtexas

The Regional Transportation Authority needs your input on a draft $2.46 billion regional transportation plan for the greater Tucson region. Review the draft and take the RTA Next survey to tell us what you think. The draft plan outlines new roadway, transit, environmental, safety, ADA, bicycle and pedestrian improvements for the next 20 years. Your input will help the RTA Board in developing a final draft for voter approval at a future election. Take the survey at https://lnkd.in/g3eMFcGU Facebook is not meant to be used as a platform for obtaining RTA Next draft plan feedback. Instead, we ask that everyone take our draft plan survey to provide your input

Across the country, highways that were built decades ago now need modernization to serve the needs of growing and changing communities. Over time, many of these roads have become badly mismatched to the way that people use them today, as they serve commercial areas, residential neighborhoods, industrial districts, or areas with an evolving mix of uses. Join USDOT Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg and Representative Earl Blumenauer and national and local experts on July 31 at 3:00-4:15 p.m. ET to explore case studies, resources, and Federal funding opportunities that can support the modernization of Legacy Highways as a way to improve safety, spur development and affordable housing investment, and provide better access for everyone using the road. #USDOT

Proposals for draconian cuts to DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) would be devastating for the Dallas region. DART's value as an economic and mobility asset has become more apparent under the visionary leadership of President & CEO Nadine S. Lee (A Downtown Dallas, Inc. Board of Governors member) over the past three-plus years. A recent University of North Texas economic impact study found that 31 transit-oriented projects in the DART service area generated nearly $1 billion in direct spending between 2019 and 2021 and spurred nearly 11,000 new jobs. Lee and her team have also made strategic investments to enhance the rider experience and ensure that safety, cleanliness, and reliability are at the forefront. DART is now carrying over 80% of pre-pandemic ridership levels, ahead of the national average of 76%. Bus and rail service cancellations and missed trips are now at less than one percent -- down from 15 percent just two years ago. Thank you to Ruben Landa and the Greater Dallas Planning Council for pushing back on the short-sighted effort to defund DART. https://lnkd.in/gf3kRYAM

If you've been connected with me for any time on here, you know I'm big on advancing awareness about the critical resources we often take for granted -- and the part we must play in ensuring those resources are responsibly developed and available when we need them. For a long time, that meant talking about mineral resources. But today, the resource I'm focused on is transportation. How often do you think about it? How often do you complain about it? Our ability to safely and efficiently get from point A to point Z is critical, but it always takes public dollars and good planning (including public input!) for the public transportation network to fulfill that purpose. That's why I'm inviting all my connections in Pima County to participate in this short survey. It's a key opportunity to weigh in on the draft of a 20-year regional transportation plan that is soon to be finalized for eventual voter consideration. Please take the survey and share within your own networks too. #transportation #PimaCounty

Some of us on the OneSTL communications team take transit regularly - but not all of us. Transit isn't always available where we are going, or the added travel time can be too great. #DumpthePump Day on June 20 is a great time to try transit, and new transit riders can sign up for a free transit pass for the month of July here: https://lnkd.in/ghvtnzQW If you wish transit were different in your area, you can join other voices calling for change, like Citizens for Modern Transit. You can also voice your support for transit during local planning processes in your area. These are some plans currently underway that may be in your area: St. Louis County Comprehensive Plan: https://lnkd.in/gfnZqwqm Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan: https://lnkd.in/gkXGgRDP Jefferson County Walk Bike Plan: https://lnkd.in/g8CAefbV City of St. Louis Transportation & Mobility Plan: https://lnkd.in/gCqzr5fd City of St. Louis Strategic Land Use Plan: https://lnkd.in/grU4NgZu