DC transport projects worth billions might lose support after next election
Multi-billion transport funding in DC area faces uncertain future as infrastructure law nears its end. Local transit systems and rail projects might lose federal backing after 2026
The DC regionʼs transport system got huge money-boost from Bidenʼs infrastructure program (which started bout 3 years ago): its helping metros buses and trains run better
Local transport faces big money problems - the law that gives cash ends in 2026‚ and if Trump wins next election things could change a lot. The DC Metro which already has low rider numbers since covid times might lose important funding; same goes for other projects like Amtrak fixes and bus routes
- Northeast train line improvements
- Baltimoreʼs Red Line work
- Fairfax Countyʼs bus system growth
- DC Metro system updates
The areas transit network — dealing with post-pandemic changes and fewer daily passengers — depends on federal money to keep running. Many transport bosses worry that Trumpʼs different views on public spending (he didnt support these projects before) could mean less cash for local rail-and-bus systems
