The Weekly: Pass Rail Safety Legislation to Protect Communities

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The Railway Safety Act was reintroduced in the Senate this week with bipartisan support. Right now, it's important that your U.S. representatives and senators hear from you that rail safety matters to your community.

News & Insights Upcoming Events Resources & Training Advocacy The Railway Safety Act was reintroduced in the Senate this week with bipartisan support. Right now, it's important that your U.S. representatives and senators hear from you that rail safety matters to your community. Use our form here to easily contact your members of Congress and express your support for this bill. Learn more » Top Highlights 3 Things to Know for Feb. 2026 » NLC & CyberAlliance Launch National Partnership​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ » Chief AI Officers Emerge in City Hall » Industry News An Accessible Housing Model Built to Be Scaled - The New York Times (Feb. 20, 2026) NLC and NACo Lobby for Funding - The Bond Buyer (Feb. 20, 2026)  The Business Case for Dash Cams: Prioritizing ROI in a Precarious Fiscal Climate - Smart Cities Dive (Feb. 23, 2026) How Capital Flows Shape Opportunity in America’s Communities - Fast Company (Feb. 23, 2026) Resources & Events Aligned Action for Housing Solutions Livestream Safe, stable housing shouldn’t be out of reach. Join our livestream at 12 PM Thursday, March 5, to explore how policy, capital and innovation can expand housing opportunities at the local level. Learn more » Guide to Tracking FY2026 Community Project Requests in Congress The community project funding request process has started and project deadlines are already approaching very quickly! We encourage cities to identify a priority project and begin drafting proposals soon. Learn more » If Your City Has a Rail Crossing, Here’s What to Expect in 2026 While rail decisions are felt locally, most of the decisions are made at the national level. NLC plays an active role in rail policy and encourages cities of all sizes to join us to stay aware of how and when to engage on rail issues. Learn more » Infrastructure Funding: Smart Strategies for Forging Resilience The funding landscape is evolving as federal, state and local priorities shift. Fresh, forward-looking funding strategies can help cities, towns and villages move projects from planning to implementation with confidence. Learn more » Job Openings See Who's Hiring Right Now » Chief of Staff - Olympia, WA City Manager - Farmersville, TX City Manager - Columbus, GA Join the Team at NLC » Director, Strategic Partnerships Assistant Controller Helpful NLC Links: News & Insights Upcoming Events Resources & Training Advocacy If this message is not displaying properly, please view in browser.  This message was intended for: cyoun...@estes.org. You may update your communication preferences from NLC at any time. NLC 660 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 450 Washington, DC, 20001, United States Privacy Policy  |  © 2024 NLC, All Rights Reserved