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One reason Congress writes checks for bigger highways despite the public demanding different choices? The influence game played by the road lobby. New research summarized by @kevshen.bsky.social here (blog.ucs.org/kshen/the-hi...) scrutinizes the tactics of the DC groups pushing road construction.

1mo

Our car-dependent transportation system is no accident.

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The Highway Lobby Spends Millions to Make Sure We Pay Billions

Today marks day 1 of public hearings on the EPA’s reconsideration of the endangerment finding, a 2009 declaration that greenhouse gases threaten public health. Follow along with us👇🧵

10mo

💰🚗For more than a half century, fuel efficiency standards have saved US drivers money. How much money? TRILLIONS. Fuel efficient vehicles mean less expensive trips to the gas pump and more money for education, for family outings, for groceries. (🧵👇)

4mo

Our expert Samantha Houston is skeptical about National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program's final guidance under Trump. Read more: act.ucsusa.org/45GtH1a

9mo

From nationwide #EV charging to pollution-free buses, trucks, biking, and walking: these investments save money and lives. Congress must protect and expand them, not roll them back. Let’s keep building a cleaner, more affordable transportation system. 👏 #ChargingUSForward

The Trump agenda is sending energy prices skyrocketing. Even worse, his Big-Beautiful-for-Billionaires Bill will drive your power bills even higher.

10mo

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Steven Higashide

Eos

Grateful to @markey.senate.gov for defending fuel economy standards that protect consumers, public health, and our climate. Rolling them back only raises costs. Thank you for fighting for cleaner, cheaper transportation. #CleanerCars #RouteZero

Senate EPW Democrats

Union of Concerned Scientists

ATHENA

Thank you, @dorismatsui.bsky.social, for standing up for strong fuel-economy standards that save families money, cut pollution, and reduce oil dependence. Clean transportation is affordable transportation. #CleanerCars #RouteZero

Thank you @davids.house.gov for pushing back on attacks on federal fuel economy standards. These rules save drivers thousands, cut pollution, and strengthen U.S. energy security. #CleanerCars #RouteZero

4mo

🚍🌍 UCS is keeping an eye on the Surface Transportation Reauthorization(STR) because it shapes how the US moves—and who benefits. For decades, highway projects have divided and polluted communities. It’s time for a better approach. Learn more in our recent blog: act.ucsusa.org/45fndps

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