Off to the Races: How Early Primary States Could Impact 2028 Candidates’ Transportation Agendas

August 28, 2026 | Sean Rafferty

The DNC’s announced early nominating states fall short of the national average in transit ridership but closer to the median...

Delving into the Data on Transit System Security

August 7, 2026 | Sean Rafferty

FTA data shows cities have diverged sharply in dealing with post-pandemic surges in transit crime.

Analysis Reveals Red States & Districts Favored in BUILD Grant Funding

July 24, 2026 | Sean Rafferty

Analysis suggests longstanding partisan preference in grant awards has surged under the Trump DOT.

Senate Commerce Committee Takes on Connected Vehicles, Aviation Bills, & Transport Nominees

July 24, 2026 | Sean Rafferty

Senators debated protectionist provisions on automotive manufacturing and advanced bipartisan FAA reforms.

Deregulatory Review: DOT Rulemaking under the Second Trump Administration

July 17, 2026 | Sean Rafferty

The DOT rolled back federal regulations at unprecedented speed during the first year of President Trump's second term.

DOGE at DOT: a Post-Mortem on Cost Savings and Workforce Cuts

July 17, 2026 | Sean Rafferty

The Department of Government Efficiency officially terminated on July 4, 2026, leaving DOT with mass workforce cuts and questionable savings.

Revised Guidance and Retracted Documents: Changing IIJA Priorities at FHWA

July 2, 2026 | Sean Rafferty

IIJA program guidance documents abruptly disappeared from FHWA webpages for over a year, recently returning without Biden-era ‘strategic priority’ sections.

Avoiding Close Calls: Senators Question Aviation Stakeholders on ADS-B, Airspace Safety

June 26, 2026 | Sean Rafferty

After the ROTOR Act's failure in the House, Senators pressed witnesses on support for ADS-B mandates, in addition to discussing...

Aviation Antitrust: House Members Debate Competition, Regulation after Spirit Airlines Shutdown

June 26, 2026 | Sean Rafferty

Members split along party lines in debating antitrust enforcement, airline competition, and the factors behind Spirit's failure.

Goal or a Miss? Host City Investments in Transit Infrastructure for the 2026 World Cup

June 18, 2026 | Sean Rafferty

2026 World Cup host cities in the U.S. have invested capital funds toward station improvements, system expansions, and innovative projects...

Community Control: Local Grants and Suballocation in the BUILD America 250 Act

June 18, 2026 | Sean Rafferty

The BUILD America 250 bill re-emphasizes formula aid to states but also prserves the ability of local governments to request...

The Need for Speed: Senators, Stakeholders Discuss Transport Innovation & Regulatory Reform

June 12, 2026 | Sohail Husain , Sean Rafferty

The Senate Commerce Committee heard witness testimony on transportation innovation and regulatory reform and engaged with transportation industry voices on...