Unserious, particularly amid a fuel crisis. We need:
- A design standards initiative to control first-order system costs (tunnels, grade seps, stations)
- Generous support for projects that comply (80/20)
- Steady and increased planning funding to develop proposals under these criteria
Nolan Hicks
If it gets its way, the US House would drastically reduce funding for transit & rail systems.
The House's proposed legislation—supported by GOP & Dems—would cut overall authorized transit funding by 15% compared to the current law, and reduce potential funding for projects like new lines by 45%.
As currently drafted, BUILD America 250 would likely reinforce the United States’ car dependence, depriving Americans of affordable travel options and degrad…
