In the joint submission, the transit agencies outline significant challenges they face due to aging infrastructure, an outdated funding model that relies on regressive sources such as transit fares and property taxes, and the exceptional ridership growth forecasted for the coming decades.
U.S. DOT Awards $50M in SMART Grants
The competitive grant program, established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, provides $500 million over five years for state, local, and Tribal governments to leverage advances in technology to create safer, more efficient, and more innovative transportation systems.