What's New

Debate is already underway in Congress over the next year's federal transportation funding bill. To help reduce our dependence on oil, solve global warming, and give consumers an alternative to high gas prices and lengthy car commutes, CALPIRG is working to ensure that the next transportation bill vastly increases funding to expand and improve public transit. 

Overview

We're working to improve local transportation in California, but we're also working with our allies across the country to create a 21st century transportation system for America at the national level. 

Our federal government has spent nine times more on highway projects than on public transportation. As nationwide transit ridership and gas prices reach record highs, the time is right to change the imbalance in our transportation system.

Light rail, clean bus systems, and other public transit should play a greater part in America’s transportation future. Efficient public transportation systems reduce the number of cars on the road and increase our options for getting around.

We’re working for more and better transit by encouraging public support for new projects and improved service and asking Congress to invest in solving long-term transportation problems by funding public transportation.