06/08/2026
Introducing the
Transportation for Maine Coalition!
Dear Friends,
I'm pleased to introduce you to Transportation for Maine (T4ME), a new statewide coalition calling for investment in a transportation system that supports walking, cycling, rolling, shared rides, and public transportation in communities throughout the state.
Our shared vision:
All people in Maine have safe, accessible, affordable, relevant, and reliable ways to get around.
Moving Maine Network worked to co-create and launch T4ME with partners from across Maine. The coalition brings together members from a wide range of sectors and geographies, organized around a common set of guiding principles for Maine’s transportation future. T4ME invites groups and individuals to endorse the vision and join as members.
Through education, organizing, and narrative change, T4ME will advocate for a system that is:
Accessible to people of all ages, incomes, abilities, and regions;
Affordable for households increasingly burdened by transportation costs;
Safe for everyone, regardless of how they travel;
Relevant to the diverse needs of Maine communities;
Reliable year-round in all parts of the state;
Flexible enough to provide real transportation choices; and
Beneficial to communities, public health, and the environment.
Maine’s current transportation system leaves too many people without dependable ways to access work, healthcare, education, and community life — especially older adults, young people, low-income households, and people who cannot or choose not to drive. Non-drivers make up 30% of the population, while less than 25% of state transportation funding goes to driving alternatives including transit, ports, ferries, passenger rail, freight rail, aviation, walking, biking, and rolling.
The coalition’s long-term vision is a transportation system that helps create resilient, connected, healthy, and thriving communities across Maine. The Coalition has already enlisted more than 15 organizations, including:
Alpha One Disability + Aging Solutions
Aroostook Regional Transportation System
Bicycle Coalition of Maine
Build Maine
Conservation Law Foundation
East Coast Greenway Alliance
Gateway Community Services
Katahdin Collaborative
Maine Rail Group
Mainers for Smarter Transportation
Maine Youth for Climate Justice
Moving Maine Network
Natural Resource Council of Maine
Sierra Club Maine
Vision Zero Maine
I invite you to get involved! You can join as a member, start by endorsing, or simply sign up to stay informed. I hope you will add your voice to the transportation choices movement!
In Solidarity, Zoe Miller
Executive Director of Moving Maine Network
Get Involved with T4ME
P.S. Check out what Maine media outlets are saying about T4ME!
Maine Group Pushes to Expand Transportation Options https://us.list-manage.com/rtQZoKekMUy?e=2e92048f7f&c2id=749df63fff000af93370ebfdecdeda20MaineBiz
'Transportation for Maine' coalition launches at Skowhegan conference WABI 5
Enjoy the Recording and Notes from our May 2026 Mobility Learning Community!
https://us.list-manage.com/Vse9anbvUIB?e=2e92048f7f&c2id=749df63fff000af93370ebfdecdeda20RECORDING Mobility on the Ballot: How to Inspire Candidates to Work for Transportation Access in Maine Our May Mobility Learning Community highlighted winning messaging and tools you can use to educate and inspire candidates. Our guest presenter was Stevie Pasamonte (they/them), Senior Transit Organizer with the Alliance for a Just Society, who shared resources, wisdom and experience from the National Campaign for Transit Justice. We also had a cameo appearance from Josh Caldwell of the Natural Resources Council of Maine who shared tools and tips for how to find our local candidates running for office, research them further, and reach out to advocate for better transportation access.
PDF: Show Notes with links to resources.
Google Doc: Show Notes with links to resources.
Register for the September Learning https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/hPTeDTpDRqa1njwj0sdvRQ #/registration
Open House on the Future of the Amtrak Downeaster: June 9th
Tuesday, June 9th 5-6:30pm at the Roux Institute at Northeastern University Amphitheater, 100 Fore Street, Portland
The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA) invites the public to learn more about present and future enhancements to the Amtrak Downeaster https://movingmaine.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=436413ebbc47347f1009c73ba&id=3ccc7556be&e=2e92048f7f being explored as part of their Service Development Plan. The Open House will include interactive opportunities for participation, along with a presentation covering recently completed projects, an update on a proposed new station in Portland, and a discussion of future service enhancements and investments. This event is open to the public. To request accommodations or interpreting, contact [email protected].
Portland in Motion Plan Kick-Off & Open House: June 11th
Tuesday, June 11th 4-6pm, at Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland. A drop-in event. Come for any part of the time.
The City of Portland is developing a new transportation plan called Portland in Motion. This will be the first transportation plan in the City in over 30 years. It’s an opportunity to look at how people and goods move in Portland today and how we can do better in the future. The open house is one of the first major opportunities for the community to get involved.
Take the Survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/metroBRT26
Make your voice heard and help Greater Portland Metro design bus rapid transit service between Gorham, Westbrook and downtown Portland! Bus rapid transit, or BRT, is more frequent, reliable, and easier to use than regular bus service. BRT includes:
Frequent service (ex: running every 10 minutes)
All-day service on weekdays and weekends
Faster trip times
Improved waiting areas at stations
Real-time bus-arrival information at select stations
Click below to take the survey, through June 14, 2026, available in French, Spanish, and Portuguese. You can fill out a paper copy through May 20th at Baxter Memorial Library (Gorham), Westbrook Community Center, or Portland Public Library’s Burbank or main branches.
Take the Bus Rapid Transit Design Survey
Mobility in the News
Sober home needs a van for transportation https://www.newscentermaine.com/video/news/local/sober-home-needs-a-van-for-transportation/97-3fd6f8f7-c275-4c65-aa81-d52255a24343 News Center Maine Chris' Haven of Hope in Woodstock seeks van to help with transportation of residents.
Opinion: Give yourself a $10,000 raise! Take the bus in Portland Portland Press Herald City residents will be surprised at the money — and the stress — they can save by trading in car keys for a bus pass. https://www.pressherald.com/2026/05/29/give-yourself-a-10000-raise-take-the-bus-in-portland-opinion/?uuid=971e77aa-e1aa-48c0-a48c-8a1e906f2d53&lid=235277
Maine DOT has a $84M budget shortfall. How will it affect residents? Portland Press Herald https://www.pressherald.com/2026/06/08/maine-dot-has-a-budget-shortfall-how-will-it-affect-residents/?uuid=9c4e574d-a350-423b-8100-36629441f4be&lid=235499 A gap in funding is forcing the state to postpone road repairs just as construction season begins, leaving local contractors scrambling for answers.
MaineDOT warns $130M funding gap could delay planned road, bridge work CBS 13 News Maine transportation officials are warning that a projected $130 million funding gap may force delays to road, bridge and other infrastructure projects across the state.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCayiqNjjyo
Help Fund our Work!
DONATE NOW https://www.movingmaine.org/donate
Your generous donation can make a real difference for transportation access in Maine. With your support, Moving Maine Network can continue working to remove transportation barriers and create a more equitable, accessible system for all Mainers. No amount is too small to make a difference. Your donation is tax-deductible.
About Moving Maine
Together, we're building a movement for transportation equity! The Moving Maine Network is a multi-sector, statewide collaborative. Our members are people working in transportation, planning, aging, disability, health care, human services, environment, public health, faith communities, housing, philanthropy, as well as individuals with lived experience of transportation barriers. The Moving Maine Network is a 501c3 nonprofit. We are governed by a Board of Directors composed of people from across the State who are committed to advancing transportation access.
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