In our policy proposals for reauthorization, states would need to meet enforceable road and bridge maintenance targets before they can spend federal dollars on expansion.  Find out how to create policies where repair is the rule, not the exception 👇 t4america.org/2025/06/12/how…

Our transportation system continues to prioritize moving cars fast over safely and efficiently getting everyone where they need to go. Join us for a conversation on how our new policy proposal prioritizes the safety of all road users 6/18 @ 12 p.m. ET 👇 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

.Beth Osborne was featured in this Morning Brew ☕️ segment on LA's transit crisis 👏 "There's an underlying belief that no one wants public transportation...and if you're gonna have transit at all, it's gotta be frequent." Check out the full video 👇 youtube.com/watch?si=KlQwl…

Join us tomorrow at 12 p.m. ET for a conversation on how to influence the upcoming Surface Transportation Reauthorization to achieve the transportation priorities that are most important to you and your communities! Learn more and register here ⤵️ us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

#CompleteStreets prioritize people over speed and safety over status quo. Smart Growth America’s new report uplifts the cities and towns that are raising the bar with policies that make it safer and easier for everyone to get where they need to go Read more👇 t4america.org/2025/06/25/new…

Highways have displaced communities for decades—and federal policy still fuels the damage. Our latest Rethinking reauthorization post lays out a new path to reconnect communities and make them better places to live and get around. Find out more 👇 t4america.org/2025/06/26/how…

Join us Wednesday, July 16th, at 12 p.m. ET to learn about our policy proposal for modernizing the transportation program by holding agencies accountable, updating outdated standards, and delivering real outcomes for people—not just cars. Register here👇 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

🚨 Up to $4.7 billion in transportation grants awarded to grantees across the country will be rescinded following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. See our break down of how this impacts communities everywhere👇 t4america.org/2025/07/08/con…

We need transit that works everywhere, including rural places. Our most recent Rethinking reauthorization post explains how our new policy proposals help policymakers prioritize investing in mobility not just for big cities, but small towns 👇 t4america.org/2025/07/09/the…

Despite promises to speed up project delivery, our new analysis finds that safety grant funds are being obligated at just ten percent the rate of the previous administration. New, politicized review requirements are the likely culprit. Find out more👇 t4america.org/2025/07/09/no-…

Join us Wednesday, July 16th, at 12 p.m. ET to learn about our bold proposals for modernizing the transportation program by holding agencies accountable, updating outdated standards, and delivering real outcomes for people—not just cars. Register here👇 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Join us this Wednesday at 12 p.m. ET to explore our federal policy proposals for expanding and improving passenger rail across the U.S. We'll be joined by Knox Ross, Chairman of Southern Rail Cmsn, and Gregg Baxter from Herzog. Register here 👇 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

With the IIJA set to expire in 2026, a new five-year law needs to take its place. Based on past reauthorizations—and today’s political and fiscal realities—we expect to see major delays and uncertainty for the federal transportation program. Learn more👇 t4america.org/2025/07/23/fiv…

Our policy proposals for the next surface transportation reauthorization aim to pull the federal transportation program out of the 1960s and into the 21st century. That means updating outdated practices & standards for a faster, more effective approach 👇 t4america.org/2025/07/23/dra…

📢We're accepting applications our Community Connectors program, which helps small and mid-sized cities repair the damage caused by divisive and dangerous roads. 🗓️Apply by August 31st! Learn more and apply here ⤵️ smartgrowthamerica.org/services/commu…

We're proud to support the All Aboard Act, which would expand and modernize the passenger and freight rail networks! It was just reintroduced by Senator Markey (D-Mass.), and Representative Chris Deluzio (PA-17) 👏 Learn more ⤵️ earthjustice.org/press/2025/leg…

A recent interview with DDOT Director Sharon Kershbaum, where she discussed transportation in DC, set alarm bells for us at SGA. The Director seemed to suggest that safety for those outside of personal vehicles is out of her scope. See our response ⤵️ smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hub/…