US Proposes Transit Grants Tied to Birth Rates
The US Transportation Department proposed boosting transit grants by 10 percent for areas with higher marriage and birth rates. Democrats criticized the plan as a partisan move that could reduce funding for urban projects.
The United States Transportation Department proposed boosting major transit project grants by 10% for areas with above-average marriage and birth rates on Wednesday afternoon. The controversial plan targets 40 ongoing light rail, bus, and commuter rail initiatives already receiving federal support. Democratic lawmakers immediately criticized the move as a partisan policy shift that could penalize urban centers.
