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Inside The Bus Coalition’s Push for Stronger Federal Transit Investment

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March 20, 2026

On the latest episode of METROspectives, leaders from The Bus Coalition (TBC) sat down with Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss the organization’s evolving role in shaping federal transit policy and advocating for stronger investment in bus systems nationwide. With surface transportation reauthorization approaching, the coalition is focused on ensuring that bus and bus facility programs remain a central priority in Washington.

In this conversation, TBC’s Executive Director Ed Redfern, President Corey Aldridge, and Washington Representative Joel Rubin outline the coalition’s key policy priorities, the challenges facing transit agencies, and how industry stakeholders can work together to strengthen the voice of bus transit at the federal level.

Topics include:

·         How TBC’s priorities have evolved

·         Issues impacting membership

·         The Surface Transportation Bill outlook

·         How to get involved in advocacy efforts

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Cover of METROspectives episode with The Bus Coalition

Inside The Bus Coalition’s Push for Stronger Federal Transit Investment

March 20, 2026

In this conversation, TBC’s Executive Director Ed Redfern, President Corey Aldridge, and Washington Representative Joel Rubin outline the coalition’s key policy priorities, the challenges facing transit agencies, and how industry stakeholders can work together to strengthen the voice of bus transit at the federal level.

Cover Photo for METROspectives with Timothy Menard

How AI and Innovation Are Powering the Future with LYT’s Timothy Menard

March 5, 2026

Menard discusses how data-driven signal prioritization is improving efficiency, reliability, and ridership, while offering insight into the innovations driving the next generation of smart mobility. Together, they explore how technology and collaboration are paving the way for a more connected, sustainable future in transit.