The Interchange

Funding for transit, walking, and biking is at risk of disappearing on Sept. 30, threatening millions that cities and transportation agencies count on for bus and rail upgrades, sidewalks, bike networks, and safety‑oriented street redesigns. A lapse on that date can pause new awards, delay reimbursements, and force project sponsors to push back contracts, scale construction, or shelve near‑term improvements until program authority and timelines are resolved. The uncertainty complicates local matching commitments and long‑range planning, increasing the chance of higher costs and missed construction windows. Without swift action to keep programs operating past the deadline, communities are likely to face deferred projects, slower progress on network expansion, and setbacks for accessibility and safe‑routes priorities.