Transportation is the second biggest federal discretionary spending category — second only to defense spending. Where and how we choose to invest in transportation will have deep impacts on our housing and job markets, public health, energy needs, climate, economic competitiveness, and nearly every other pressing issue facing our country today. Though these connections run deep, many Americans see transportation as a separate program existing on its own because the connections haven’t always been well understood or explained.

To better understand and examine these connections we will be holding a series of online discussions throughout March, April and May with several of our key partners. Hear from experts about how reforming federal transportation spending is connected to reducing America’s oil dependency, helping the nation compete and thrive in the 21st century, and bringing opportunity to all Americans.

Transportation and Social Equity

This web conference will highlight changing federal policies and successful efforts to ensure the nation’s transportation system benefits the most vulnerable citizens of the country. Social equity activists, labor groups, and community development professionals will examine how transportation access and mobility affects basic needs such as healthcare, education, and economic opportunity for millions of Americans.