Public transit

“In Congress Colin delivered real results, including over $135 million in federal dollars for critical public transportation, health care, affordable housing and law enforcement – all within the 33rd Congressional District.”

“Expand public transit and safe sidewalks so people can get around safely”

“Together, we’ll focus on bringing home our federal tax dollars to make much-needed upgrades for our roads, buses, and rail”

“Rebecca’s plan outlines how she will stop the games and finish the Gateway Tunnel, support bus lines, modernize roads and bridges, and expand air traffic controller pipelines to improve air travel.”

“In Congress, I’ll fight to make sure we’re getting every cent we’re owed in order to modernize New Jersey’s roads, rails, buses, and airports. Investing in our infrastructure will bring good-paying jobs to New Jerseyans, boost our economy, and improve the quality of life for all of us.”

“I’m fighting to modernize transportation so families can get to work, school, and home safely and on time. Too many residents lose hours to traffic and unreliable transit. We need strong federal investment to ease congestion, fully fund transit options, repair critical infrastructure, and build a transportation system that keeps our district moving forward.”

“Make rapid transit a reality for Southern Marylanders. Fully fund and break ground on Southern Maryland Rapid Transit (SMRT) to create a reliable rapid transit option for Charles and Prince George’s Counties along the MD 5 and US 301 corridor.”

“Modernize the Metro. Invest in Metro’s modernization so commuters can count on safe, reliable service.”

“Expand bus routes to provide new commuter options. Expand commuter options beyond driving by investing in reliable bus connections, park-and-ride capacity, and rail improvements that better connect residents to job centers.”

“Co-sponsored the Metro Funding Modification Act of 2026 to strengthen financial accountability and help ensure reliable transit service for Maryland commuters.”

“In some areas, we need to make investments that the private sector won’t make on its own. For example, expanding the supply of clean energy, building a modern electric grid, and building 21st century transit.”

“There was a time the Valley was connected to New York and Philadelphia via passenger rail. Thousands rode the train every day into the city for work. I’ll work hard to both support SEPTA and reconnect our region to those hubs.”

“Invest in mass transit – like the elusive high-speed rail we’ve been working to connect west central Wisconsin to bigger marketplaces – increasing tourism and lowering emissions from commutes.”

“Ford, who has built a career on collaboration and results, praised recent efforts by Illinois leaders to strengthen and properly fund public transportation, ensuring stability for working families and seniors.”

“Substantial investment in public transport”

“Updating of the current public transportation systems”

“To get there, we have to overhaul our transportation system, which is why I’ve led bold initiatives to build up density along our transit corridors, creating partnerships that will fund rapid transit expansion and lead to more affordable housing in the neighborhoods that need it the most.”

“Expand Rapid Transit”

“In Congress, Oliver will fight to secure the federal funding needed to ensure the job gets done, and that our residents get the transit solutions they’ve been promised for decades.”

“Supported state funding for free transit and energy assistance programs to help federal workers weather government shutdowns and economic uncertainty.”

“Universal basic income and a living wage for all will help tackle the affordability crisis, but we must also create direct public services, including national grocery stores, free high-speed public transit, and high-speed gigabit broadband for every household.”

“Universal Basic Guarantees: Medicare for All, Housing, Food and Water, Free Transit, High-Speed Internet, Childcare, Income, Jobs”

“Metro, at the direction of Chair Solis, has launched a 23-month pilot program which will allow K-12 and community college...”

“New York City needs federal funding that matches our ridership and supports the need for expanded access. Projects like the Interboro Express (IBX), G train expansion, and realizing Mayor Mamdani's vision for fast and free buses require steady, reliable streams of funding from the federal government as well as the state. We need to fight for the funding we deserve.”

“Infrastructure funding that prioritizes public transit, broadband access, and climate-resilient construction.”

“I will fight relentlessly for legislation that funds new transit infrastructure that will help unlock economic development and more affordable housing in Lynn and across the District, and strongly oppose efforts to cut mass transit funding from the Highway Trust Fund. Defunding transit hurts working people in cities and smaller communities alike.”

“Claire will fight to redirect federal dollars toward public transportation, walking, and biking, and to build a new mass transit system that works for everyone.”

“That means significant, unapologetic public investment — in transit, in safe streets, in electrification without leaving workers behind, in reconnecting communities that highway policy deliberately cut apart. It means fighting to redirect federal dollars away from road expansion and toward the infrastructure of shared public life.”

“Increase the amount of federal transportation spending dedicated to public transportation projects and support local efforts to increase transit options and availability.”

“SB 1 (Author: Beall; co-author: Wiener): Massive transportation funding increase. SB 1, which Scott and others passed in 2017, is the largest transportation funding measure in California history. Through an increase to the gas tax, vehicle registration fees, and the diesel gas tax, it raises over $5 billion annually for road repairs, freeway repairs, and public transportation. Scott advocated strongly to increase the share of the measure dedicated to public transportation, and ultimately was able to increase the public transit share to nearly $1 billion annually in new transit investment.”

“The MTA carries 43% of the nation's mass transit riders and receives only 17% of federal transit formula funding. New York's working class has been subsidizing the rest of the country's transportation system while ours deteriorates. Claire will fight to change that.”

“New York City needs federal funding that matches our ridership and supports the need for expanded access. Projects like the Interboro Express (IBX), G train expansion, and realizing Mayor Mamdani's vision for fast and free buses require steady, reliable streams of funding from the federal government as well as the state. We need to fight for the funding we deserve.”

“For a more reliable, equitable distribution of funding, we must advocate for formula-based federal financing of public transportation based on ridership.”

“Establish increased, predictable, formula-based funding for transit operations”

“Increase capital funding under a more predictable, formula-based approach”

“His work in this space includes securing over $1 billion annually for public transit investments in California, generating hundreds of millions in new funding for Muni, streamlining bus and bike lane approvals, and helping lead the fight to prevent our transit systems from collapsing financially post-COVID.”

“IN CONGRESS, HE’LL FIGHT TO EXPAND SUPPORT FOR TRANSIT AND CUT RED TAPE TO DELIVER PROJECTS FASTER AND AT LOWER COST.”

“In Congress, Scott will be a leading champion for public transit. He’ll fight to stabilize our transit systems, expand and improve them, and fix the broken bureaucratic processes that create the unacceptable delays and cost-overruns that have become all too common in recent years.”

“Scott is California’s leading advocate for affordable and reliable transportation and in Congress, he’ll fight to expand federal funding for transit and cut red tape to deliver projects faster and at lower costs.”

“Sponsored legislation (HB6342 – 95th GA) providing tax credits for those who use mass transit”