As you watch MARTA deconstruct Five Points live, what routines and decision checks will you institutionalize so future high-risk work feels choreographed, not heroic? #ExecutionDiscipline #TransitProjects #RiskManagement

POLITICAL NEWSWIRE: President Trump Vows to Cut "Democrat" Programs During Government Shutdown WHITE HOUSE NEWS: President Trump announced plans to permanently cut government programs popular with Democrats. DEMENTIA DON: Trump frames it as "retribution," weaponizing the funding impasse. President Donald Trump escalated the ongoing government shutdown, by once again announcing plans to leverage the funding stalemate to permanently slash government programs popular with Democrats, framing it as retribution. Speaking at a Cabinet meeting, Trump explicitly stated his administration is “only cutting Democrat programs,” though specific targets beyond those already impacted were not immediately clear. He attributed the shutdown to Democrats, asserting they would “get a little taste of their own medicine.” This follows an earlier social media post where he called the funding lapse an “unprecedented opportunity” to cut “Democrat Agencies.” The administration, through its Office of Management and Budget director, has already frozen approximately $18 billion in New York City infrastructure funding and canceled about $8 billion in climate-related funding for Democratic-leaning states. An additional $2.1 billion for Chicago transit projects has been put on hold, with consideration for canceling $12 billion earmarked for clean energy projects. Now in its eleventh day, the shutdown began October 1 after Republican and Democratic congressional leaders failed to pass appropriations bills. Republicans seek a stopgap measure at current funding levels, while Democrats demand additional healthcare protections, including extending Affordable Care Act tax credits. Trump’s strategy transforms a conventional budget dispute into a direct assault on partisan policy priorities, signaling a deeper weaponization of government funding impasses and raising significant questions about the future of bipartisan cooperation and the stability of essential services. #TrumpShutdown, #GovernmentShutdown, #PoliticalRetribution, #CutDemocratPrograms, #TrumpVowsCuts, #WhiteHouseNews, #DementiaDon, #FundingStalemate, #BudgetImpasse, #PartisanAssault, #RetributionPolitics, #ShutdownDay11, #OctoberShutdown, #GOPStrategy, #DemocratAgencies, #OMBFreezes, #NYCInfrastructure, #ClimateFundingCut, #ChicagoTransit, #CleanEnergyCancel, #ACATaxCredits, #BipartisanFailure, #EssentialServices, #CabinetMeeting, #TrumpSocialMedia, #UnprecedentedOpportunity, #TasteOwnMedicine, #RepublicanStopgap, #DemocraticDemands, #HealthcareProtections, #WeaponizedFunding, #PoliticalNewswire, #TrumpEscalation, #FundingLapse, #AgencySlashing, #PartisanPriorities, #BudgetDispute, #ShutdownLeverage, #GOPVsDemocrats, #WhiteHouseAnnouncement, #InfrastructureHold, #TransitProjects, #EnergyEarmarks, #CongressFail, #AppropriationsBills, #ShutdownImpact, #PolicyWeaponization, #CooperationCrisis, #ServiceStability

Amid shutdown, Trump blocks funding for Democrat-run Chicago yespunjab.com/?p=169034 #Trump #ChicagoFunding #GovernmentShutdown #USPolitics #FederalWorkers #InfrastructureNews #DEIControversy #TransitProjects #BudgetFreeze #PoliticsNews

The Ministry of Transport is considering an infrastructure fund to buy back mass transit projects from private companies and introduce a 20-baht flat fare. See more: Facebook.com/nbtworld #FlatFare #PublicTransport #CongestionCharge #AirportTransfer #TransitProjects

Transportation Secretary @PeteButtigieg spoke about not repeating past mistakes, but singled out #I70 as deserving more lanes... Where is our list of #TransitProjects that Colorado can give to the Feds and tell them to fund? @ColoradoDOT, @RideRTD - this is where you come in.

Cash infusion is meant to bring key transit projects “over the finish line,” said California’s transportation secretary. mercurynews.com/2023/01/31/c… @mercnews #transitprojects #publictransportation #transitsystem #transportation

The station itself will be in the location of the former EXO platforms. Notice how the tile is two different colors, highlighting the location of the former trackbed, now part of the platforms. #REM #Montreal #TransitProjects

The station itself will be in the location of the former EXO platforms. Notice how the tile is two different colors, highlighting the location of the former trackbed, now part of the platforms. #REM #Montreal #TransitProjects

Tony Kellen and Scott Neal of our Transit Team are attending the MN/WI Public Transit Conference in Duluth, MN this week! Stop by booth 25 to learn more! #MPTA #transitarchitecture #architecture #ThisIsWendel #transitprojects

🛑Remember! ▶️ #sameWorldproject is the result of a great partnership among different European associations, including a Teachers’ associations,NGOs and a Consortium of OnlineUniversities #makingprojects #transitprojects #gigialexandrav 🧩 Information: sameworld.eu/

FRA has signed the ROD for the Washington, D.C., to Richmond Southeast Higher Speed Rail Project (DC2RVA), completing the EIS and making it eligible for federal funding to advance the project. #HigherSpeedRail #TransitProjects ow.ly/dHiH50w5EN9

The first section of track has been installed on Maryland's Purple Line, marking a new milestone for the 16-mile light-rail project that broke ground in 2017. #TransitProjects ow.ly/tkGM50vZAWx

FTA approves Honolulu's recovery plan to deliver the 20.1-mile rail project after the project has been faced with schedule delays and cost overruns. #TransitProjects ow.ly/Uslz50vZzfG

.@Amtrak has completed its summer infrastructure renewal program at New York Penn Station on time and within budget, allowing @NJTRANSIT and @LIRR trains to return to normal service. #TransitProjects ow.ly/hpet50vWAKs

IndyGo's all-electric bus rapid transit line, the Red Line, is now open for service. #BusRapidTransit #TransitProjects ow.ly/vCGq50vVh1h

Here are the passenger rail projects that will be receiving a portion of the $272 million in federal State of Good Repair grants. #PassengerRail #TransitProjects ow.ly/997750vG7hK

Thank you Casey Fromson w/ @Caltrain for the Business Plan overview - investing in grade separation, electrifying, increasing ridership, & making regional connections #futureoftransit #transitprojects 🚎🚊

We have a fantastic lineup on deck for our June 13th Special Transportation & Housing Forum - focusing on transit projects. RSVP to maggie@redwoodcitychamber.com if you plan on attending. Hope to see you all there! 🚃🚗🚉 #transitprojects #transportationandhousing

@USDOT Sec. Chao addressing #APTAEXPO in #Atlanta @APTA_info @Cityofatlanta #innovation #infrastructure #transitprojects

Trabajando con @mestresbcn y @tomasguido en @Transitprojects Pensando en el desarrollo cultural de #Colombia