On this Memorial Day, we at the SMART Transportation Division solemnly honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving the United States of America. Their selfless service protects the freedoms we cherish and upholds the values that define our nation. Read on for a Memorial Day message from SMART-TD President Jeremy Ferguson.
With overwhelming bipartisan support, lawmakers took a pivotal step forward for rail safety reforms after voting to include key Railway Safety Act provisions in the Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill. Read on to learn more about what it took to make today's victory possible.
Thursday, May 21 the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will be voting on the Rail Safety Act being added to the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill in front of Congress. SMART-TD's Safety and Legislative Department is weighing in with Committee members who hold the fate of our safety reform in their hands.
With two carriers petitioning the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for one-person train crews, SMART-TD is sounding the alarm on what this would mean for rail safety and the two-year-old federal rule that was crafted from input across a broad range of stakeholders, including our union. Read on to see our full response.
On May 19, 2026, United States President Donald Trump endorsed the Railway Safety Act, urging congressmembers to include the legislation in the Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill. Read SMART General President Michael Coleman's statement in response.
During the first half of June, railroaders will receive their Form BA-6, Certificate of Service Months and Compensation, from the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB). This information determines whether employees qualify for benefits and the amount of those benefits. Read on for important details that you need to know.
Last week, Michigan joined a list of several other states that have introduced (and in some cases, passed) rail safety legislation this year when Senator Erika Geiss filed two bills that will have their first hearing tomorrow (May 19). Read on for details.
As Americans face rising fuel costs and mounting economic pressure, federal transportation officials are signaling a retreat from long-term passenger rail investment at the exact moment public transportation is proving more essential than ever.
5,500 more signatures are needed to protect Santa Cruz METRO funding, preserve more than 100 union jobs, and maintain critical transit services for working families. Read on to learn how SMART-TD members can help keep the campaign moving forward.
