What the recently-passed federal funding package means for cities
On February 3, 2026, President Trump signed the $1.2 trillion Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 7148), officially ending the partial government shutdown and securing funding for federal transportation programs through September 30, 2026. This bipartisan package is a mixed bag for city transportation officials. While it avoids the worst-case scenarios presented in earlier proposals, it…