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21st Century Transportation For America

Transportation is the main reason for our dependence on oil and makes up a huge portion of our global warming pollution; a lack of alternative options for transportation has led to worsening traffic. Unfortunately, plans for more and better public transportation languish on the drawing board because powerful developers and road-building lobbies have convinced the government has spent nine times more on highway subsidies than on transit since 1956.

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Transportation Solutions for Texas

With gas prices on the rise, and traffic congestion straining our highway system, it’s time for Texas to invest in real transportation solutions.

Tell your elected officials to support TexPIRG's pro-rail agenda • Read more about our Put Texas on Tracks campaign

Stop Partisan Redistricting

In a real democracy, the voters choose their representatives, not the other way around. But in Texas, the voting districts are frequently redrawn to benefit whichever party is in power. TexPIRG is working to create a bi-partisan, non-political commission of citizens to handle redistricting.

Take action to stop partisan redistricting • Read more about our work on redistricting reform

Statement of U.S. PIRG Consumer Program Director Ed Mierzwinski on Final Passage of Wall Street Bailout Legislation Today More

Statement: Defeat of Wall Street Bailout More

New Study Finds 42% of American are underinsured More

Houstonians voice concerns about Texas’ Health Care Crisis to Legislators More

Report: Texas Transit Reducing Traffic, Oil Use and Pollution More