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

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.

Alex Roman
Alex RomanExecutive Editor
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March 13, 2026
  • The Bus Coalition's leadership, including Ed Redfern, Corey Aldridge, and Joel Rubin, discusses strategic policy priorities for federal transit investment.
  • They address the current challenges that transit agencies face amidst evolving transportation needs and funding limitations.
  • The coalition emphasizes collaboration among industry stakeholders to effectively advocate for the bus transit sector at the federal level.

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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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Quick Answers

The Bus Coalition's primary objective is to advocate for stronger federal transit investment to improve and expand bus transit systems.

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