February 21, 2025 – In this guest op-ed, David Bragdon examines the role of intercity bus service in bridging the urban-rural divide and argues that federal and state policies could better optimize these transit connections. With varying approaches across states, he explores how targeted reforms could improve service and accessibility for rural communities.
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February 21, 2025 – President Jimmy Carter’s transportation deregulation reshaped the industry by increasing competition, lowering costs, and making air travel more accessible. His bold reforms in airlines, trucking, and rail laid the foundation for the modern transportation network and continue to impact the economy today.
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February 20, 2025 – This week, the Senate EPW Committee examined the need for permitting reform at the same time that the Administration issued a rule repealing most existing federal permitting regulations.
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February 20, 2025 – Last night, the chairman and ranking minority member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee announced the panel’s subcommittee jurisdictions and memberships for the new 119th Congress.
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February 14, 2025 – Gerald Ford’s administration laid the foundation for modern transportation deregulation, setting the stage for lower costs and greater efficiency in the airline, railroad, and trucking industries. His commitment to bipartisan reform, energy conservation, and infrastructure investment helped reshape U.S. transportation policy for decades to come.
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