Why transit equity matters
Today marks the birthday of Rosa Parks, who made history in 1955 when she refused to move to the back of the bus in Montgomery, Alabama.
Foxconn fiasco proves manufacturing revival won’t happen without accountability
Foxconn reneging on its initial agreement dealt a major blow to Wisconsin’s communities and economy. But it is, ultimately, unsurprising news. Our cities and states spend tens of billions of taxpayer dollars every year on subsidies to private sector companies
BYD receives recognition for its commitment to advancing women in the workplace
BYD is the only pure-electric vehicle manufacturer in North America included on Bloomberg’s 2019 Gender-Equality Index List.
Report on heavy-duty EVs highlights opportunity for social equity
California’s heavy-duty electric vehicle revolution doesn’t just benefit the environment, it will help social equity efforts as well, according to a report from the Union of Concerned Scientists and The Greenlining Institute.
Congress takes first step to give second chances, manufacturers should follow
“While many consider the First Step Act to be just that — a first step — the bill may also contain important lessons for manufacturers looking to solve the sector’s ongoing recruitment crisis,” writes Madeline Janis, executive director of Jobs
Transportation advocates commend states’ announcement to develop regional program to modernize transportation and reduce vehicle pollution
Leading environmental, scientific, transportation, health, and business organizations working to advance modern, clean, equitable and low-carbon transportation celebrated an announcement today from nine Northeast and Mid-Atlantic governors and the Mayor of Washington, D.C. to move forward with a regional clean
California switching to zero-emission transit buses by 2040
On Friday, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted to set a statewide goal for public transit agencies to transition to 100% zero-emission bus fleets by 2040, representing a first-of-its-kind regulation in the U.S.
California mandates fleets to operate zero-emission buses by 2040
“The passing of this rule is a huge win for many in our communities who, despite working hard for years, have been unable to benefit from the Silicon Valley tech boom and infrastructure investment,” said Abhilasha Bhola, Jobs to Move
CARB commits to zero emission buses and job creation in new rule
The California Air Resources Board voted today to mandate that all transit agencies in California operate 100 percent zero emission transit buses by 2040, and to use this transition to invest in workforce development training programs in manufacturing, infrastructure installation,
The time is now for action on job quality
Americans across the country, bridging partisan affiliation and from rural and urban communities alike, want to use public policy to boost wages in particular for the working poor and near poor.