Grist iconGristSep 18, 2026

Federal transit cuts could hit rural America hardest

As Congress considers the next five years of transportation spending, proposed transit funding reductions could fall heavily on rural communities with limited service.

Federal transit cuts could hit rural America hardest

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As Congress considers the next five years of transportation spending, proposed transit funding reductions could fall heavily on rural communities with limited service.

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