"America Builds: A Review of Our Nation's Transit Policies and Programs"

House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit

2025-04-09

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Summary

This hearing focuses on the state of public transportation in the United States, examining key challenges such as declining ridership, rising crime on transit systems, and insufficient funding despite record investment. Witnesses from rural and urban transit agencies emphasize the need for increased flexibility in federal funding, streamlined regulations, and targeted investments to address safety, operational efficiency, and access for vulnerable populations. The hearing explores the economic benefits of transit, including job creation and regional economic growth, and calls for a more responsive, accountable, and equitable approach to reauthorizing surface transportation programs.

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