Rolling out electric school buses across the country would make our air safer to breathe, improve public health and eliminate millions of tons of greenhouse gases emitted by U.S. buses each year. As Americans slowly yet steadily get vaccinated, school districts nationwide are welcoming students back onto the yellow school…

How sharing electric vehicle infrastructure costs benefits everyone — even if you don’t drive an electric vehicle If you’re a National Grid Customer living in Massachusetts, you may have noticed a new three-cent electric vehicle charge on your utility bill. At this point, you may be asking yourself: Why should…

The California legislature voted to invest $1 billion in its public schools — and a solid chunk of that could go toward electric school bus charging infrastructure. It’s back-to-school season. However, few kids are going anywhere because many classes are occurring remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. …

A case for permanently opening streets to pedestrians and cyclists when the pandemic ends — A few months ago, I moved to Somerville, Mass. As luck would have it, I was moving right as the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States in full force, and the city of Somerville was in the process of closing down its economy. …

A new congressional report on the climate crisis recommends $1 billion for clean school bus projects — The clock is ticking on climate action. Fossil fuel emissions continue to be a growing problem and localized pollution is sending asthma rates through the roof. And while the current administration isn’t solving anything, a key group of congressional leaders recently released an ambitious plan to tackle these problems.

What does that mean for drivers, riders, and the planet? — Recently, the rideshare company Lyft formally acknowledged what so many already know: The combustion engine is a serious threat to the planet. Citing climate change as the primary reason for its move, the Lyft committed to 100 percent vehicle electrification as part of its Path to Zero Emissions program. With…

The “INVEST in America Act” takes on the transportation status quo The transportation status quo in the United States needs to change. With congested roads, high rates of air pollution, and alternatives to driving that are inefficient, expensive, or both, we need more than just state and local action to…

As we begin to reopen, here are ways public transportation providers are keeping riders and workers safe With cities and states beginning to open back up, everyone is grappling the “new normal.” Prior to the lockdowns, millions of Americans used public transportation everyday — for getting to work, doctor’s appointments…

A game plan for keep transit rolling for the long haul — Americans are staying home to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and therefore public transportation ridership has plummeted. Transit agencies across the country are facing budget challenges and being forced to make tough decisions, including cutting back routes or shutting down service altogether. But essential workers — like…