Commission staff unveils proposed SB 1 workforce-reporting framework, attendees raise data and accountability concerns Commission staff proposed a two-part update to SB 1 program guidelines to standardize reporting on jobs, wages and workforce partnerships (Part A: quantitative prompts; Part B: qualitative narrative). Stakeholders welcomed equity language but raised feasibility and timing concerns for data and accountability.

Commission staff has unveiled a groundbreaking two-part framework for the SB 1 program that aims to standardize job reporting and emphasize workforce equity, but stakeholders are voicing concerns about data availability and accountability.

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Free curbside parking may feel convenient to motorists, but it can block sightlines, crowd sidewalks, and take up land that could serve many more people.

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A city tells the truth about itself through its design. If the safest way to move through it requires a car, then freedom has been quietly tied to income and ability.

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Moving toward a future where transit works for everyone — Hawaiʻi Appleseed While measures in Hawaiʻi may not have advanced this session, the conversation around transit equity is far from over.

The momentum built during the 2026 session has shown that there is a deep community desire for a more accessible and affordable #transportation system.

#KeikiRideFree #FareFreeTransit #Mobility #Hawaii #YouthRideFree #TransportationEquity

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Pedestrian Head Start — Hawaiʻi Appleseed Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) and Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs) give people a safer head start and make crossings more inclusive for those with disabilities.

New #Policy Brief: Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) and Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs) give people a safer head start and make crossings more inclusive for those with disabilities.

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Key Transportation Bills Wisconsin Advocates Should Be Watching, by Raphie Torralba, Transportation Policy Analyst for 1000 Friends of Wisconsin

Transportation Policy Analyst Raphie Torralba highlights key transportation bills you should be following in the Wisconsin State legislature.
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Keiki Ride Free — Hawaiʻi Appleseed Adopting a statewide fare-free transit model.

Our new report makes the case for a statewide “Keiki Ride Free” transit program, which would improve access, equity, and opportunity for Hawaiʻi’s youth.

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Giving pedestrians a head start in 2026 — Hawaiʻi Appleseed As pedestrian fatalities and injuries are on the rise in Hawaii, the state must invest in improvements to make it easier and safer for people to walk.

As pedestrian fatalities and injuries are on the rise in Hawaiʻi, the state must invest in improvements to make it easier and safer for people to walk.

#hawaii #transportationequity #pedestriansafety #trafficsafety #accessibility #mobility #peoplefirst

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Appropriations panel backs Francis proviso to delay a KC‑area highway project and shift funds to rural districts The House Appropriations Committee approved a proviso directing KDOT to delay a not‑yet‑let $130–150 million Kansas City‑area preservation/expansion project scheduled to begin in 2028, reallocating $50 million each to District 6 (Southwest Kansas) and District 4 (Southeast Kansas) and splitting remaining savings between North Central and Northwest Kansas for shoulders and passing lanes.

A bold move in Kansas could shift $150 million from a KC highway project to boost rural infrastructure—are lawmakers finally prioritizing the needs of all districts?

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@mohammedmissouri.bsky.social bikers all over the city are having to shovel out these ice mounds by hand

We need city services distributed equally regardless of our transportation mode. This is not #TransportationEquity

Senate committee hears $1.2M appropriation proposal to ensure transportation for foster students in APS; debate rolls bill over Senate Bill 234 would appropriate $1.2 million to Albuquerque Public Schools to provide transportation for students in foster care and relieve caseworkers of transport duties; supporters said contracts were canceled and CYFD absorbed costs. The committee rolled the bill to a later agenda to continue questions about statewide equity and funding.

Senate Bill 234 aims to secure $1.2 million for Albuquerque Public Schools to ensure foster students have reliable transportation, but questions about equity and funding have led to further debate.

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At the end of the day, I got to hang out with the fun and cool folks from @bikeboston.bsky.social, BU Cycle Kitchen, and BU Urbanists, and celebrate our shared love for Boston, biking, and work together to create a city where #TransportationEquity is real. You can see how much we got done!

Panel advances motor‑vehicle exemption raising protections for debtors; lenders, trustees voice concerns Senate Judiciary approved SB150a to create a $5,000 motor‑vehicle equity exemption for debtors, intended to help people keep essential transportation during bankruptcy; proponents said it preserves work access, while bankers and a bankruptcy trustee warned it could complicate small‑claims collections and allow gaming.

A new bill in South Dakota could allow debtors to keep essential vehicles worth up to $5,000 during bankruptcy, but it raises concerns among creditors about potential complications in small-claims collections.

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Through our Getting There program, we provide free, round-trip Uber rides for women and their children.

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Imagining a wintry Guelph where the city's heart beats beyond the car Some ideas don’t fit neatly into op-eds or news columns. This piece is one of those, but we think it's a great way to humanize common issues many of us face - especially in the winter.

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Through our Getting There program, we provide free, subsidized round-trip Uber rides for women and their childre

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CalSTA deputy outlines 2026 legislative calendar, flags AB 98 and other bills with local impacts Alejandro Espinosa, CalSTA deputy secretary for legislation, briefed the Interagency Transportation Equity Advisory Committee on the 2026 legislative calendar and bills that touch transportation equity — including AB 98, AB 30, SB 131 and SB 79 — and offered to connect local concerns to Caltrans districts.

CalSTA's Alejandro Espinosa reveals how upcoming legislation could reshape transportation equity for low-income communities in California.

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Shiloh community begs state to take action after VRA agreement goes past extended deadline ELBA, Ala. (WDHN) — Some Shiloh residents say they have grown weary waiting on the decision determining which mitigation project the state will implement as they say they have gone past the deadlin…

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California Transportation Commission kicks off SB 1 Cycle 5 guidelines development, previews VMT and equity updates The California Transportation Commission on Nov. 20 opened public workshops to draft Cycle 5 guidelines for its three SB 1 competitive programs, previewing actions to prioritize projects that mitigate passenger VMT, pursue VMT neutrality in congested corridors, and strengthen transportation equity and community engagement requirements.

The California Transportation Commission is set to redefine transportation funding with new guidelines prioritizing projects that reduce vehicle miles traveled and enhance community engagement.

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EAC evaluations were folded into SB 1 funding recommendations, CTC deputy says Matthew Yoscott, deputy director for SB 1 programming at the California Transportation Commission, told the EAC on Nov. 14 that member evaluations of community engagement were incorporated into SB 1 project ratings and in some cases changed staff funding recommendations for projects totaling hundreds of millions of dollars.

EAC evaluations are reshaping California's $400 million funding landscape, directly influencing which projects get the green light and which don't!

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This isn't just bad service—it's punishing people without transportation. We're forced to pay EXTRA to fix YOUR mistakes, then ignored. @Uber @BestBuy do better. #DisabilityRights #TransportationEquity #CorporateAccountability

Flagler Schools to survey community after state law lets districts defer later start times Under Senate Bill 296 (2025) Flagler County Schools may seek an exemption instead of immediately moving middle and high school start times later; district staff recommended no immediate schedule change and plan a November stakeholder survey and a Department of Education exemption report by June 1, 2026 if the board chooses to pursue changes.

Flagler County Schools are weighing the impact of a new state law on school start times, but community input could shape the decision ahead of a crucial deadline.

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Residents, advocates warn proposed cuts to MCTS would leave riders without reliable service At a public hearing on Milwaukee County's 2026 recommended budget, scores of residents, transit users and disability advocates urged supervisors to restore or rethink proposed cuts that would eliminate six MCTS routes and reduce service on others, saying the changes would harm students, seniors, people with disabilities and workers who rely on the

Proposed cuts to Milwaukee's transit system threaten essential access for students, seniors, and those with disabilities—advocates are sounding the alarm!

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Votes at a glance: CTC meeting in Merced — procedural approvals, equity guidance and Prop. 116 credit At its Merced meeting the Commission approved routine consent items, adopted the Interagency Equity Advisory Committee guiding statements, and approved a mechanism for TAMC to repay Proposition 116 funds through future eligible rail investments.

The California Transportation Commission made significant strides in equity and funding at its recent meeting in Merced, setting the stage for future rail investments.

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Massachusetts legislators propose equity in tolling under Senate Bill 2400 Bill amends tolling system to ensure equitable charges on major interstate roadways

Massachusetts is taking a bold step towards fairness on the highways with a new bill aimed at equitable tolling charges!

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Massachusetts establishes Transportation and Environment Equity Fund managed by state treasurer Massachusetts creates a fund to support transportation and environmental equity initiatives.

Massachusetts is taking a bold step towards a greener future by launching a fund dedicated to transportation and environmental equity initiatives!

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Massachusetts establishes Transportation and Environment Equity Fund for underserved municipalities Massachusetts creates a fund to enhance transportation services in underserved communities.

Massachusetts is taking a bold step forward by launching a new fund dedicated to improving transportation services in underserved communities.

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🚨 Final day to apply to the @SafeStreetsAustin Board!
Want to help shape a safer, more accessible Austin for all? This is your chance.

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