Transportation Funding in Peril | Concord News

Concord News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 4, 2026 · 1m

Congress just passed a temporary spending bill that avoids a government shutdown but leaves $38 billion in critical transportation funding set to expire in October — money earmarked for bridges, airports, transit, and EV charging stations. States from California to Vermont face steep cuts, prompting urgent pleas from advocates to extend the funding. While some Republicans push for a long-term transportation bill instead of a short-term fix, the looming deadline in December offers another chance to act — because without this cash flow, America’s infrastructure could grind to a halt. Listen in…