Originally published on NRDC Expert Blog. By Mitchell Bernard We must build the national transportation system of the future — and do it now, all while strengthening the responsible public oversight we all depend on to protect the environment and public health. As congressional negotiations move forward on President Biden’s call … [continued]
Any legislation on infrastructure must address the backlog of repairs, the challenge of the climate crisis, and the inequities in our transportation system.
The House of Representatives on Thursday passed a roughly $760 billion infrastructure package they hope will be incorporated into the bipartisan infrastructure framework currently being negotiated. The INVEST in America Act includes several climate provisions, including funding for electric-vehicle charging infrastructure, railways, and measures to make infrastructure more resilient to … [continued]
Originally published on NRDC Expert Blog. By Mitchell Bernard Our transportation system — the lifeblood of our economy — directly impacts the quality of our lives, and the life of the nation, every day and in every community. It’s time to move forward. When the nation set out decades ago to build … [continued]
Originally published on NRDC Expert Blog. By Deron Lovaas Our transportation system is enormous. More than 4 million miles of roads, 140,000 miles of freight rail, 21,400 miles of intercity passenger rail, and more than 180,000 miles of public transit such as bus routes and commuter rail lines. All of … [continued]
