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Type Fact Sheet or Infographic

Year 2023

Level State

State(s) Texas

Source State Smart Transportation Initiative

Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Transportation & Mobility

This fact sheet addresses transportation sustainability and infrastructure condition in Texas, including the high vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and CO2 emissions per capita. State-level policies should focus on improving transportation infrastructure through strategic planning and...

Playbook for City Projects and Funding at the Intersection of Early Childhood & Environmental Impacts

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2024

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source National League of Cities

Policy Areas Children & Families, Community Development, Environment & Natural Resources, Health

Air pollution, unsafe food and soils, substandard housing, and harmful procurement practices significantly impact early childhood development. Local governments are more agile than state and federal governments, and can implement policies related to climate change mitigation, public...

Michigan Sustainability Indicators

Type Fact Sheet or Infographic

Year 2023

Level State

State(s) Michigan

Source State Smart Transportation Initiative

Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Transportation & Mobility

This fact sheet addresses transportation infrastructure and sustainability in Michigan. State-level transportation policies should aim to improve environmental sustainability, infrastructure and safety by improving road and bridge conditions, reducing CO2 emissions, and enhancing...

Utah Sustainability Indicators

Type Fact Sheet or Infographic

Year 2023

Level State

State(s) Utah

Source State Smart Transportation Initiative

Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Transportation & Mobility

This fact sheet addresses transportation sustainability and infrastructure quality in Utah. State-level transportation policies should aim to reduce congestion and emissions, enhance transportation funding, and support planning through strategic investments and prioritization processes....

Virginia Sustainability Indicators

Type Fact Sheet or Infographic

Year 2023

Level State

State(s) Virginia

Source Stat

Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Transportation & Mobility

This factsheet addresses transportation infrastructure and sustainability indicators in Virginia. State-level transportation policies should aim to improve accessibility and environmental sustainability through improving road and bridge conditions, reducing CO2 emissions, and enhancing...

Massachusetts Sustainability Indicators

Type Fact Sheet or Infographic

Year 2024

Level State

State(s) Massachusetts

Source State Smart Transportation Initiative

Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Transportation & Mobility

This fact sheet addresses transportation sustainability and infrastructure condition in Massachusetts. State-level policies should aim to improve environmental sustainability and reduce emissions. Funding is being sourced from federal funds, toll revenues, and taxes, with a focus...

Oregon Sustainability Indicators

Type Fact Sheet or Infographic

Year 2023

Level State

State(s) Oregon

Source State Smart Transportation Initiative (SSTI)

Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Transportation & Mobility

This fact sheet addresses inadequate transportation infrastructure and sustainability in Oregon. Local elected officials can utilize the sustainability indicators, identified key decision-makers, and policy recommendations to improve environmental sustainability and economic development....

What Does Massachusetts Transportation Funding Support and What Are the Revenue Sources?

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2017

Level State

State(s) Massachusetts

Source MassBudget

Policy Areas Transportation & Mobility, Finance & Procurement

The Commonwealth Transportation Fund (CTF) and the Massachusetts Transportation Trust Fund (MTTF) are two financial instruments for funding the Department of Transportation. This reports makes recommendations for improving these funding processes....

North Carolina Sustainability Indicators

Type Fact Sheet or Infographic

Year 2023

Level State

State(s) North Carolina

Source State Smart Transportation Initiative (SSTI)

Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Transportation & Mobility

This fact sheet addresses inadequate transportation infrastructure and sustainability in North Carolina. Local elected officials can utilize the sustainability indicators, identified key decision-makers, and policy recommendations to improve environmental sustainability and economic...

Revenue-generating membership and fundraising canvasses for community organizing: Lessons from the field

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2015

Level City or Town, County, State

State(s) All States

Source Center for Popular Democracy

Policy Areas Community Development, Democracy & Governance, Economic Justice

Grassroots organizations have been forced to rethink their overdependence on foundation funding as foundation leaders may redirect their priorities. This report highlights the Sustainability Initiative, which aims to help community organizing sectors improve financial resilience and...

New York Sustainability Indicators

Type Fact Sheet or Infographic

Year 2023

Level State

State(s) New York

Source State Smart Transportation Initiative (SSTI)

Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Transportation & Mobility

This fact sheet addresses inadequate transportation infrastructure and sustainability in New York. Local elected officials can utilize the sustainability indicators, identified key decision-makers, and policy recommendations to improve environmental sustainability and economic development....

Making the Case for Afterschool Programs

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2022

Level City or Town, National

State(s) All States

Source Unknown

Policy Areas Children & Families, Community Development, Education

The lack of high-quality afterschool programs contributes to significant economic losses, increased juvenile crime, and unmet needs for working families. These programs are essential for community well-being, reducing crime, and improving academic outcomes, with an estimated $122...

Minnesota Sustainability Indicators

Type Fact Sheet or Infographic

Year 2023

Level State

State(s) Minnesota

Source State Smart Transportation Initiative (SSTI)

Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Transportation & Mobility

This fact sheet addresses inadequate transportation infrastructure and sustainability in Minnesota. Local elected officials can utilize the sustainability indicators, identified key decision-makers, and policy recommendations to improve environmental sustainability and economic development....

Pennsylvania Sustainability Indicators

Type Fact Sheet or Infographic

Year 2023

Level State

State(s) Pennsylvania

Source State Smart Transportation Initiative (SSTI)

Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Transportation & Mobility

This fact sheet addresses inadequate transportation infrastructure and sustainability in Pennsylvania. Local elected officials can utilize the sustainability indicators, identified key decision-makers, and policy recommendations to improve environmental sustainability and economic...

Georgia Sustainability Indicators

Type Fact Sheet or Infographic

Year 2023

Level State

State(s) Georgia

Source State Smart Transportation Initiative

Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Transportation & Mobility

This fact sheet addresses transportation infrastructure and high vehicle miles traveled per capita in Georgia. State-level policies should align with Carbon Reduction Strategy and enhance funding and planning for transportation projects. Strategies include focusing on maintenance...

Colorado Sustainability Indicators and Decision-Making Policies

Type Fact Sheet or Infographic

Year 2023

Level State

State(s) Colorado

Source State Smart Transportation Initiative

Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Transportation & Mobility

This fact sheet addresses transportation sustainability and infrastructure condition in Colorado, including the Carbon Reduction Strategy and greenhouse gas emissions targets. State-level policies should focus on improving transportation infrastructure through strategic planning and...

The Innovative DOT: A handbook of policy and practice

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2012

Level State, City or Town, County

State(s) All States

Source Smart Growth America

Policy Areas Community Development, Economic Justice, Environment & Natural Resources, Transportation & Mobility

Inadequate transportation services and traditional means of funding must be reformed to improve safety, reduce congestion, and enhance economic opportunities. This handbook outlines innovation transportation approaches to make systems more efficient and effective. Best practices include...

Maryland Sustainability Indicators

Type Fact Sheet or Infographic

Year 2023

Level State

State(s) Maryland

Source State Smart Transportation Initiative

Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Transportation & Mobility

This fact sheet addresses transportation sustainability and infrastructure condition in Maryland. State-level policies should aim to improve environmental sustainability and urban planning. Strategies include improving road and bridge conditions, reducing CO2 emissions, and enhancing...

Afterschool & Summer Learning Programs: Funding High-Quality Programs

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2023

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source National League of Cities

Policy Areas Children & Families, Community Development, Education

The achievement and opportunity gaps for vulnerable students cannot be overcome by public school systems alone. Local municipalities must secure funding for high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs to ensure their youngest residents all thrive, support working families,...

Using Federal Funds to Create Local Infrastructure Jobs

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2022

Level City or Town, National, State

State(s) California, New York, Washington

Source National League of Cities & Jobs to Move America

Policy Areas Community Development, Economic Justice, Transportation & Mobility

Underemployment and limited local job opportunities in economically disadvantaged areas require targeted solutions. This report outlines how localities should leverage federal funds to implement local hire programs and project labor agreements to create infrastructure jobs using federal...

Making Federal Funding Work for Cities: Policy Proposals to Ensure Federal Transportation Funding Meets Local Needs

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2021

Level National

State(s) All States

Source National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) and Transportation for America

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Environment & Natural Resources, Public Safety, Transportation & Mobility

The federal transportation funding system is outdated, giving cities little control over funding and project decisions, despite their growing needs. To improve safety, equity, and sustainability, cities should have more authority to direct funds, approve projects, and access expedited...

Gauging Good Stewardship: Is California Adequately and Equitably Investing in its Public School Facilities?

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2022

Level State, City or Town, County

State(s) California

Source Center for Cities + Schools, University of California-Berkeley

Policy Areas Education

School districts across California experiencing aging inventory and limited capital funding opportunities are led to classrooms that do not support modern instructional practices. This report investigates the adequacy and equity of investment in California's public school facilities...

Affordable Housing Infrastructure

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2023

Level National

State(s) All States

Source The Campaign for Housing and Community Development Funding (CHCDF)

Policy Areas Community Development, Economic Justice, Housing

The shortage of safe, decent, and affordable housing costs the American economy $2 trillion annually through lower wages and productivity. Significant investment in affordable housing infrastructure, through both new construction and preservation, to boost productivity and economic...

Let it Snow, Rain and Drain: A Conversation on Street Drainage and Usability

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2023

Level City or Town

State(s) Florida, Minnesota, Texas

Source Houston Public Works, Miami-Dade County, Minneapolis Public Works

Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Transportation & Mobility

Inadequate street drainage and usability in urban areas, especially in Houston, Miami, and Minneapolis, create challenges transportation networks. This report recommends developing resilient sidewalk plans, strategic bicycle and transit corridors, and comprehensive stormwater maintenance...

Advancing Community Revitalization to Improve Health and Equity

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2022

Level National

State(s) All States

Source National League of Cities

Policy Areas Community Development, Health

Citizens across the country lack confidence in their ability to recycle, find it unclear, and question their impact while recycling. This toolkit addresses some of the barriers to recycling and provides recommendations for municipal leaders to overcome this lack of confidence. Best...

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