Passenger Transport

World Cup Proved What Public Transit Can Do—Federal Investment Will Keep Us Delivering

The 2026 FIFA World Cup was a test for our nation’s public transportation systems. From Kansas City to Dallas, Seattle to Boston, Los Angeles to New York, public transportation moved millions. Public transit filled hotels, drove spending at restaurants and shops, and brought visitors into neighborhoods across 11 U.S. host cities.

8/3/2026
By Paul P. Skoutelas

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Senate Appropriations Committee Leaders Unveil Continuing Resolution

8/4/2026

In advance of the Sept. 30 deadline for government funding, Senate Appropriations Committee Leaders released “S. ____, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027”. In general, the four-month Continuing Resolution (CR) funds federal government programs, including programs of the Transportation, […]

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