Transportation for America
@T4America
Safely, affordably, and conveniently connecting people to jobs, services, and opportunity through multiple modes of travel. A @SmartGrowthUSA program
📢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…
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 That means updating outdated practices & standards for a faster, more effective approach 👇 t4america.org/2025/07/23/dra…
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…
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 @knoxross, Chairman of @SouthernRailCms, and Gregg Baxter from Herzog. Register here 👇 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
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to learn about our bold proposals for modernizing the transportation program by holding agencies accountable, updating outdated standards, and delivering real outcomes for people—not just cars.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…
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-…
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…
🚨 Up to $4.7 billion in transportation grants awarded to grantees across the country will be rescinded following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.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…
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…
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…
#CompleteStreets prioritize people over speed and safety over status quo. @SmartGrowthUSA’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…
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…
.@BethOsborneT4A was featured in this @MorningBrew 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…
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…
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…
Despite receiving billions of dollars in federal funding, many states continue to let roads crumble while avoiding accountability for safety and repair. The current system enables a flawed approach to performance management—and it needs to change 👇 t4america.org/2025/06/12/mor…
"There's no secret of the infrastructure need for the corridor...Congress will have difficult choices as it authorizes and appropriates funds for the upcoming year." -John Robert Smith, Chair of T4A. espn.com/soccer/story/_…
"I want my grandsons to live in a country that’s better connected. Where they can move for jobs, education, and healthcare and still stay connected to their communities. That future doesn’t build itself." -John Robert Smith, T4A Chairman. railway-news.com/rolling-short-…
Do you want to see better transportation in your community? 🚍🚏🚊🚴🏻🧑🦯🚶🏿♀️ This new guide, a collaboration between @T4America & @PolicyLink, can help you learn who to engage & effective advocacy strategies 💡 Check it out ⤵️ loom.ly/QYddpk0
Join us Wednesday, June 18th, from 12-1 p.m. ET for a conversation on designing our roads for safety and how to invest in public transit and passenger rail to create more prosperous communities. Register here ⤵️ us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
