Transportation for America (or T4A) is an American policy organization that supports progressive transportation and land use policy. The transportation program of Smart Growth America,[2] T4A supports reforming transportation policy at the federal, state, and local levels.
| Formation | 2008[1] |
|---|---|
| Type | 501(c)(3) organization |
| Purpose | Advocacy for a transportation system that safely, affordably and conveniently connects people of all means and ability to jobs, services, and opportunity through multiple modes of travel. |
| Headquarters | 1152 15th Street NW, Suite 450, Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Region served | United States |
Director | Beth Osborne |
Chair | John Robert Smith |
Parent organization | Smart Growth America |
| Website | t4america |
History
editDuring the first Trump presidency, the organization criticized the administration over proposed cuts to federal funding for public transit.[3] In 2020, the organization's director Beth Osborne criticized efforts to cut transit funding amid the economic crisis that emerged in the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2021, T4A urged the Biden administration to allocate increased funding for public transportation.[4] Alongside multiple labor unions and environmental organization, T4A urged the addition of $10 billion in public transit funding in the White House-backed reconciliation bill.[5]
Policy goals
editAccording to the organization, its policy goals include greater investments in public transportation, smart growth, and environmentalism.[6] T4A has engaged with federal policymakers to push for increased funding for public transit.
Membership
editIn addition to individuals who may participate, T4A's membership roster includes a number of governments, as well as housing, business, environmental, public health, transportation, equitable development, and other organizations.[7]
Leadership
editThe current director of Transportation for America is Beth Osborne, who formerly served as Acting Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy and as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy in the Department of Transportation during the Obama administration.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Our History". Retrieved May 22, 2020.
- ^ "2021 Smart Growth America Internship Program". Transportation For America. 2021-08-24. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
- ^ Laris, Michael (February 10, 2020). "Trump administration proposes billions in transportation cuts — and new spending". Washington Post.
- ^ Evers-Hillstrom, Karl (2021-07-29). "Transit advocates want more from bipartisan infrastructure bill". The Hill. Retrieved 2021-10-05.
- ^ Evers-Hillstrom, Karl (2021-08-30). "Coalition urges Democrats to restore $10 billion in transit funding". The Hill. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
- ^ T4A Blueprint, accessed 18 November 2009
- ^ T4A Coalition Partners Archived 2009-11-19 at the Wayback Machine, accessed 18 November 2009
- ^ "Beth Osborne". Transportation For America. Retrieved 2021-11-07.