The US Government spends hundreds of billions of dollars on transportation every year, but what are those dollars really getting us? More highways and more sprawl?
Several national organizations are working to change how the federal government spends critical transportation dollars. And they’re looking for your help to persuade our legislators to support smarter investments.
APTA has a Transit Action Center on their website where you can contact your elected officials about the importance of investing in transit.
Smart Growth America also has an active action page on their website, providing information and action opportunities on top Congressional issues. Right now they’re focused on ensuring Complete Streets, preserving the EPA’s Smart Growth office budget and inserting smart growth into the climate change debate. While they are focused on smart growth broadly, transit is an integral part of smart growth, and important to support.
Use these great resources to have your say!