After years of funding shortfalls and service cuts, Rhode Island riders and advocates won a major victory. The state’s new budget closes RIPTA’s projected gap, prevents another round of cuts, and invests in paratransit, bus shelters, and cleaner buses – putting public transit on firmer ground for the year ahead.
Advocates made significant progress in the legislature for our Rhode Island communities and environment.
States are pouring money into roads and highways. It’s time for a better plan — one that cuts pollution and brings real driving alternatives to every community.
Fare-free transit could open doors for thousands of Connecticut students. Learn how this law can remove transportation barriers, boost opportunity, and invest in youth potential. Drawing from personal experience, Marc Gonzalez makes a compelling case for statewide fare-free buses as a bridge to a brighter future.
Electric buses are transforming public transit with cleaner air, quieter streets, and lower long-term costs. From Boston to Burlington, communities benefit from healthier rides and reliable service. Despite federal setbacks, local action can accelerate this transition. Learn why investing in electric buses is essential for a cleaner, safer future.
The Trump administration is working to roll back environmental justice protections like Justice40 and Title VI – but can they really do that? Undoing these policies won’t be easy, but their strategy goes beyond legal challenges. Learn how communities can fight back against these attacks on clean air, safe water, and environmental equity.
Highways have cut Allston off for decades, limiting how people move and connect. The Allston Multimodal Project is a chance to fix that—if we push MassDOT to prioritize people, not just cars. Here’s how we can make it work for everyone.
Reduced fares transform communities by improving access to jobs, healthcare, and culture while cutting costs for families. But what other benefits could we unlock for everyone by making transit more affordable?
The new report offers clear, actionable solutions to rebuild the state’s crumbling transportation system, while protecting the health, wallets, and quality of life of Massachusetts residents.
Boston’s MBTA is crumbling, underfunded, and unreliable, leaving riders stranded and disconnected. These three terrifying truths reveal the haunting reality of our aging transit system, calling for urgent action to secure funding and prevent further collapse.
