Highways & infrastructure
What if we could build a future where cars, highways and outdated infrastructure don’t dominate our lives?
Which highway and infrastructure projects our government spends money on can shape our communities and have a direct impact on the quality of our lives. But far too often we are cut out of those decisions, or lack the information we need to make sure bad projects are stopped, and the right investments get made. Together we can make sure our leaders are making the right choices, and building a better future for all of us.
The Latest on Highways & infrastructure
The high and low points of America’s streets
Statement: Biden restores robust public and environmental review for infrastructure projects
Updates
CBS Austin: Advocacy groups pushback against TxDOT I-35 expansion as lawsuit waits for hearing
USDOT now accepting applications for the Reconnecting American Communities program
What You Can Do
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Highway Boondoggles
I-10 expansion, El Paso, Texas
Less driving is possible
Green Scissors
The Latest
Victory! Here’s how we helped get Houston’s METRO to make new electric bus commitments
Houston takes a major step toward a zero-emissions transit fleet with 20 new electric buses
Statement: Infrastructure must be a good deal for our health
A bipartisan group of senators met Tuesday afternoon to prepare for a vote planned Wednesday on a $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework that aims to boost federal investment in U.S. infrastructure, including billions for roads, clean water and power infrastructure, according to media reports.
Houston METRO plans to purchase 20 new electric buses
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) staff announced last week a proposal to transition their transit fleet to zero-emission vehicles. This announcement came as part of METRO’s new electric bus initiative, which will add 10 new zero-emission electric buses and 10 electric cutaway buses to their fleet starting in spring of next year.
An easier, wiser way to pay for infrastructure
Congress is working to finalize a new infrastructure spending package. But why are they ignoring an easy way to pay for it?