The Bus Coalition works throughout the year to identify opportunities for engagement with bipartisan leaders on Capitol Hill and the Administration to further our work and accomplishments together. Check back here regularly for news and updates — and let us know if you have ideas, events, or resources to share with the bus transit community!
A quick reminder and deadline extension to Monday, September 8th for our 5339 Funding Allocations Poll, available at the link below. Please take a moment to fill out this quick survey — and do reach out if you have any questions!
Last week, the Senate unveiled their 2026 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Bill. Once again, we were pleased to see full funding for the Buses and Bus
Registration is now open for the 2025 Annual Meeting! This Coalition meeting is especially important in this crucial Transportation Reauthorization debate, especially around the future of the Sec. 5339 Formula
On Thursday, April 21st, TBC members and supporters joined a Coalition webinar on FTA Transition Plan preparations and the challenges and opportunities associated with this year’s low- and no-emissions grant
On August 11th, the US Senate passed an historic $1.2 trillion infrastructure package that significantly increases funding for bus transit programs. While only 60 votes were required, 19 Republicans joined 50
On Monday, June 7, the Bus Coalition Board met to discuss and ultimately strongly endorse the House introduced INVEST Act which is set to be marked up in Committee. The
On the release of the INVEST in America Act, The Bus Coalition President Bill Carpenter released the following statement: “On behalf of The Bus Coalition (TBC) and its members, I
