Ohio’s two-year transportation budget is heading to conference committee, and a planned railroad deal in Cincinnati hangs in the balance. It’s one of many issues House and Senate leaders need to hash out, but one that will be closely watched. @nckevns ohiocapitaljournal.com/2023/03/27/ohi…

Three parked cars or this.

After an explosion, locals say state officials haven't done enough to protect them from hazardous material, though the state says tests haven't shown any public-health risks. This isn't East Palestine. It's another Ohio community--one that's 2/3rds Black. cleveland.com/news/2023/03/h…

Complete Streets local funding match requirement waived through 2026, FTA says smartcitiesdive.com/news/complete-… via @smartcitiesdive

“This report is a clarion call to massively fast-track climate efforts by every country and every sector and on every timeframe. Our world needs climate action on all fronts: everything, everywhere, all at once.” theguardian.com/environment/20…

“It’s shameful that rail industry lobbyists are still prioritizing profits over people by opposing commonsense measures like two-person crew requirements” in this bill, said @TDAFLCIO President Greg Regan. trains.com/trn/news-revie…

From our Co-Director Amanda Kiger: “I think at some point, the powers that be are just like, ‘You know, they’ve been getting it forever. We’ll just put that there instead of polluting a new community,’” said Amanda Kiger, 49. “They just pile it on us.” yahoo.com/lifestyle/haza…

'Back to one meal a day': SNAP benefits drop as food prices climb wosu.pm/40izgxp

Analysis: Using public money to fund sports stadiums? It's not worth it, economist says crainscleveland.com/sports-busines… via @CrainsCleveland

In its quest to get the trains running again as soon as possible, questions abound as to whether NS compromised not only the health and well being of the citizens, but of its own workers as well jordanbarab.com/confinedspace/…

The world forges ahead with rail mainline electrification ... except in North America, which just happens to coincidentally be the only region where rail is held privately. One of just many reasons why RWU supports Public Ownership of the Railroads! brownpoliticalreview.org/2023/03/us-rai…

Mandating interchanges every 4.5 miles is not even remotely appropriate. It would be wildly expensive and harm cities, rural areas, and suburbs. Literally no winners. cleveland.com/community/2023…

Just about the dumbest transportation policy proposal I have ever seen in Ohio. And yet we debate endlessly over funding and developing better options like passenger rail and public transit. @AllAboardOhio twitter.com/jeffsleasman/s…

“Every day I’m on pins and needles going to work,” a paratransit rider told The Land in December. She left the job and is now working from home because she couldn’t rely on paratransit to get to work. Read about riders’ experiences and @GCRTA's response: thelandcle.org/stories/paratr…

So excited for Dr. Hamre’s presentation on Saturday at @CLEforTransit’s March meeting! Here’s a photo of Dr. Hamre and my ecologist bestie, Dr. Wagner, from transit equity day in celebratory anticipation :) twitter.com/CLEforTransit/…

The Cincinnati Streetcar continues to set ridership records, posting monthly all-time ridership records in 14 of the past 15 months (June 22 saw a partial shutdown due to a building collapse) and leading the entire nation in ridership increases compared to pre-pandemic levels. 1/

AG Dave Yost filed a 58-count civil lawsuit against Norfolk Southern in federal court today, stating the derailment and release of toxic chemicals were "recklessly endangering" the health of residents, as well as harming Ohio's natural resources. spectrumnews1.com/oh/cleveland/n…

Me and the new homie (a @RustBeltRiders compost bucket) on our way home via @GCRTA It doesn’t get more Cleveland than this. Dear @GenniferwithaG_ : do you agree? (for those who don’t know she’s my preferred Cleveland expert)

Not only do riders deserve shelters that protect them from the elements, CPT has, for years now, called for heated shelters to keep riders warm while we're waiting for the bus that comes too infrequently. twitter.com/C73V37AND/stat…

If I had invested in fixing my car months ago, I would not have a savings account whatsoever, and I'd probably be in more debt. It costs less than $800/year to ride @COTABus every day. And I don't even ride it every day! Choosing the bus allowed me to rebuild my savings. 🙏🏼 twitter.com/trevin_flick/s…

I’ll do everything in my power to hold Norfolk Southern accountable for any and all impacts their train derailment has had on Pennsylvania. cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/new…

I'm thrilled to stand beside @calleymersmann and @jeffsleasman as the new mayoral appointments to the @GCRTA Board as we continue to advocate for equitable and fair transit in Northeast Ohio. Let's go! 🔥 twitter.com/MayorBibb/stat…

Spending the next few days representing @GCRTA at the @APTA_info Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. Thrilled to discuss and learn all facets of transit with our nation's leaders and those strengthening the public transportation industry. twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Several paratransit riders told The Land they have experienced late pickups and arrivals and long call wait times. @GCRTA is hopeful that the addition of 20 larger vehicles and three revamped agreements with returning contractors will improve the service. thelandcle.org/stories/paratr…

Northeast Ohio’s growth will depend on robust public transportation crainscleveland.com/crains-forum-i… via @CrainsCleveland

We agree with @PolicyMattersOH! crainscleveland.com/crains-forum-i…

Women are some of the U.S.’s most frequent public transportation users, accounting for more than 55% of ridership, according to the The American Public Transportation Association (@APTA_info).

We've got a lot of work to do to rebuild ridership. @chrisronayne @MayorBibb crainscleveland.com/crains-forum-i…

We can't keep up with current liabilities. Better to stop adding even more to them. That is, to stop expanding via sprawl. crainscleveland.com/crains-forum-i…

“buses are most likely option for expanding public transit ridership…we need affordable public mobility for work, study, recreation and shopping. Car ownership is a financial burden that can be as serious for families as the affordable housing shortage” theconversation.com/why-the-humble…