Federal Policy

A Trump administration proposal recommends massive cuts to popular programs, and in states like New York, the changes could cripple transportation infrastructure and planning.

A new bill in Congress would multiply federal funding for walking and biking paths in states like New York — even as some powerful congresspeople threaten to take away what we've already got.

Hint: it's probably not to make anyone's transportation network better!

"If Republicans want credibility as the party of infrastructure competence and fiscal responsibility, several committee leaders are positioned to advance this legislation without transforming it into partisan theater."