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20 hours ago
NYC politics

Fair Fares or free buses? Does Mamdani have to choose between existing program and signature proposal? | amNewYork

Mayor Zohran Mamdani's free bus proposal is unlikely this year, but advocates urge immediate expansion of the Fair Fares program.
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Public health

Whether you use it or not, better public transit makes your commute better

Investing in public transit can reduce car trips by 5–10%, sharply lowering congestion, commute times, stress, health issues, and overall commuter costs.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
20 hours ago

Keep New York Moving: Antonio Reynoso's Six-Point Plan for Transit That Matches Our Reality - Streetsblog New York City

Public transit funding must be prioritized to address New York City's transportation and equity issues.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
20 hours ago

Fair Fares or free buses? Does Mamdani have to choose between existing program and signature proposal? | amNewYork

Mayor Zohran Mamdani's free bus proposal is unlikely this year, but advocates urge immediate expansion of the Fair Fares program.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Wednesday's Headlines: The 'Boulevard of Bus' Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The Mamdnai administration plans a street safety and bus lane project on Linden Boulevard to improve safety and bus speeds.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
1 day ago

Bay Area Transit Tuesday Mash Up: Caltrain to the Game, BART Wrap Test, and... - Streetsblog San Francisco

Caltrain and BART are enhancing transit experiences with themed trains and creative designs to attract fans and generate revenue.
Alternative transportation
fromwww.amny.com
19 hours ago

Earth Day gift: Congestion pricing tolls to help fund truck fleet makeover in NYC

Congestion pricing tolls will fund the replacement of older diesel trucks with cleaner vehicles in NYC, improving air quality and reducing emissions.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 day ago

Brooklyn High-Crash Corridor To Get Bus Lanes, Safety Overhaul

City officials plan to redesign Linden Boulevard to improve bus service and safety for residents in East New York.
#mbta
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

A significant Green Line shutdown starts Wednesday

MBTA suspends Green Line B branch service between Kenmore and Boston College, replacing it with shuttle buses from April 22 to April 30.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

MBTA announces service changes, suspensions for various lines throughout May

May brings multiple service suspensions on the Red Line, Green Line, Blue Line, Mattapan Line, and some Commuter Rail lines.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

They rode the T to every single station in one fell swoop. Here's how long it took.

A group of friends completed a challenge to ride all MBTA subway lines in one day, taking over 10 hours.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

What to know about the MBTA's free and discounted commuter rail plans for summer

MBTA introduces summer discounts to encourage commuter rail use during busy events, including the World Cup, while offsetting schedule changes.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

A significant Green Line shutdown starts Wednesday

MBTA suspends Green Line B branch service between Kenmore and Boston College, replacing it with shuttle buses from April 22 to April 30.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

MBTA announces service changes, suspensions for various lines throughout May

May brings multiple service suspensions on the Red Line, Green Line, Blue Line, Mattapan Line, and some Commuter Rail lines.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

They rode the T to every single station in one fell swoop. Here's how long it took.

A group of friends completed a challenge to ride all MBTA subway lines in one day, taking over 10 hours.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

What to know about the MBTA's free and discounted commuter rail plans for summer

MBTA introduces summer discounts to encourage commuter rail use during busy events, including the World Cup, while offsetting schedule changes.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
2 days ago

Leaving the Station: TriMet Retires Its Oldest MAX Trains - Portland Mercury

TriMet's oldest MAX Type 1 trains are being retired after nearly 40 years of service due to maintenance and accessibility issues.
fromianVisits
2 days ago

Seven shades of green: the DLR's quietly complicated network

The DLR first opened in 1987, it had two lines: Red - Stratford to Island Gardens and Green - Tower Gateway to Island Gardens. Within just a few years, as the DLR extended out to Beckton and later Lewisham, they turned the whole map green.
London
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
3 days ago

Will Berlin get rid of its public transport ticket machines?

Berlin's transport ticket machines have stopped accepting cash, prompting officials to consider abolishing them due to high operational costs.
Mission District
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
2 days ago

Eyes on the Street: Alameda Improves Access to Cross-Alameda Trail - Streetsblog San Francisco

New ramps in Alameda will enhance access for cyclists and pedestrians between Jean Sweeney Open Space Park and the Wood Street neighborhood.
UK politics
fromIndependent
4 days ago

'These things confuse me' - Internal emails reveal outgoing MetroLink chief's frustrations with red tape

Seán Sweeney resigned as MetroLink programme director due to personal reasons and frustration with project bureaucracy.
#world-cup
New York Mets
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

World Cup fans to MetLife stadium will pay $150 train fares - NJ Transit

Soccer fans attending World Cup matches in the U.S. face significantly increased transportation costs, with round-trip fares soaring to $150 or more.
New York Mets
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

US confirms transit fare spike to $150 for World Cup fans in New Jersey

Train fares from Manhattan to MetLife Stadium for World Cup matches will increase to $150, nearly 12 times the regular fare.
Boston
fromFortune
5 days ago

NJ Transit scrambles to defend $150 tickets for 9-mile World Cup ride: 'This isn't price gouging' | Fortune

Soccer fans attending World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium will face high transportation costs, with round-trip train fares reaching $150.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

Monday's Headlines: World Cup Fuss Edition - Streetsblog New York City

New Jersey Transit charges $150 for train tickets to World Cup games, prompting criticism and highlighting local resource strain from FIFA's demands.
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago
Alternative transportation

NJ Transit officially announces $150 round-trip rail fares to MetLife Stadium during World Cup | amNewYork

New York Mets
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

World Cup fans to MetLife stadium will pay $150 train fares - NJ Transit

Soccer fans attending World Cup matches in the U.S. face significantly increased transportation costs, with round-trip fares soaring to $150 or more.
New York Mets
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

US confirms transit fare spike to $150 for World Cup fans in New Jersey

Train fares from Manhattan to MetLife Stadium for World Cup matches will increase to $150, nearly 12 times the regular fare.
Boston
fromFortune
5 days ago

NJ Transit scrambles to defend $150 tickets for 9-mile World Cup ride: 'This isn't price gouging' | Fortune

Soccer fans attending World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium will face high transportation costs, with round-trip train fares reaching $150.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

Monday's Headlines: World Cup Fuss Edition - Streetsblog New York City

New Jersey Transit charges $150 for train tickets to World Cup games, prompting criticism and highlighting local resource strain from FIFA's demands.
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago
Alternative transportation

NJ Transit officially announces $150 round-trip rail fares to MetLife Stadium during World Cup | amNewYork

fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Luas Cork: new proposed route with 27 stops unveiled

The plan for Luas Cork includes up to 27 stops running from Ballincollig to Mahon Point, connecting key destinations in the city such as Munster Technological University and Cork University Hospital.
London food
fromTravel + Leisure
6 days ago

This Jersey Shore Town Is Straight Out of a Hallmark Movie-With Charming Inns, Cozy Restaurants, and Trolley Tours

Congress Hall, established in 1816, has hosted celebrities such as Grace Kelly and Oprah Winfrey, and was used as a 'summer White House' by President Benjamin Harrison.
Washington DC
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 hours ago

Editorial | Choosing a Fare' deal over fantasy should be a transit no-brainer for the mayor | amNewYork

Fair Fares program offers significant transit discounts but has low enrollment; expansion could provide relief to more low-income New Yorkers.
Toronto startup
fromBusline News
6 days ago

New York City's MTA To Take Delivery Of Its 1,000th Prevost Coach - Busline News

Prevost will deliver its 1,000th coach to the MTA in 2026, marking a significant milestone in their partnership.
Upper West Side
fromTime Out New York
6 days ago

Check out plans for a new crosstown bike lane that will go through Central Park

A proposed two-way protected bike lane on 72nd Street aims to create a safe crosstown connection across Manhattan.
fromFast Company
1 day ago

We made flying nearly collision-proof decades ago. Why are intersections still so dangerous?

The real problem is infrastructure, not vehicle safety. Roadways are open systems with infinite variables—weather, pedestrians, distracted drivers, and aging infrastructure. Communication between vehicles is minimal, and infrastructure is largely silent—and in that gap lies the potential for deadly collisions.
Alternative transportation
#brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
Brooklyn

Mamdani's DOT will upgrade Brooklyn's dangerous Linden Boulevard with safety features, bus lanes | amNewYork

Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Mamdani's DOT will upgrade Brooklyn's dangerous Linden Boulevard with safety features, bus lanes | amNewYork

Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn will receive safety upgrades and new bus lanes to reduce traffic deaths and improve bus speeds by next year.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog Empire State
1 week ago

ANALYSIS: MTA Example Case For Hochul's Insurance Plan Does Not Hold Up To Scrutiny - Streetsblog Empire State

A driver caused severe injuries to two pedestrians, leading to a liability dispute where the MTA may pay damages due to the driver's lack of insurance.
London
fromianVisits
6 days ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport faces potential disruptions due to strikes and ongoing issues with passenger safety and service upgrades.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Man fatally struck by Queens 7 train, causing morning delays | amNewYork

The 7 line is experiencing delays due to a fatal incident involving a straphanger in Queens.
Europe news
fromThe Local France
2 days ago

'Stone age' ticket system preventing travellers in Europe from taking trains

Booking train tickets for popular European flight routes is difficult due to a fragmented ticketing system among rail operators.
New York Mets
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Gov. Mikie Sherrill demands FIFA foot the bill for World Cup transportation after reports NJ Transit could inflate train tickets by 775%

New Jersey officials criticize FIFA for not covering transportation costs for World Cup fans, leading to potential price hikes for commuters.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog USA
2 days ago

'Best Bikeshare in America': An Unexpected Community Launches Free, All-Electric Micromobility For Residents - Streetsblog USA

Heartland Bikeshare in Omaha offers free unlimited 60-minute rides for residents, promoting biking and challenging other communities to enhance their micromobility initiatives.
#mta
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

MTA Workers Park All Over Sidewalks Outside Astoria Facility - Streetsblog New York City

MTA workers are illegally parking on sidewalks, using vests to avoid tickets, while the NYPD fails to enforce parking laws against them.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

MTA Workers Park All Over Sidewalks Outside Astoria Facility - Streetsblog New York City

MTA workers are illegally parking on sidewalks, using vests to avoid tickets, while the NYPD fails to enforce parking laws against them.
New York City
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago

Inside the NYC Power Stations That Keep Trains Moving or Bring Them to a Halt

A power outage stranded over 3,500 subway riders in NYC for two hours, causing significant delays and highlighting aging infrastructure.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
2 weeks ago

MTA Insiders Give Talk on the IBX at the Transit Museum

The proposed 14-mile light rail route will connect Brooklyn and Queens, featuring 19 stations and integrating with existing transit options.
#fifa-world-cup
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Editorial | FIFA needs to cover World Cup transit costs | amNewYork

New York City is enhancing pedestrian and biking infrastructure to accommodate World Cup visitors despite no matches being held there.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Editorial | FIFA needs to cover World Cup transit costs | amNewYork

New York City is enhancing pedestrian and biking infrastructure to accommodate World Cup visitors despite no matches being held there.
fromSustainable Bus
3 days ago

From Mauritius to Mumbai-Pune: Switch Mobility delivers 100 urban buses and 25 intercity coaches - Sustainable Bus

The delivery follows an initial batch of 10 buses introduced in August 2025, bringing the total number of vehicles supplied under the programme to 100. The buses have been integrated into the NTC fleet, which has historically operated an ageing vehicle base.
Alternative transportation
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Op-Ed | How public-private partnerships can fast-track subway accessibility | amNewYork

Public-private partnerships are enhancing subway accessibility for New Yorkers with disabilities, improving efficiency and reducing costs for infrastructure projects.
Washington DC
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

America's horrible trains mean you have no alternative to hourslong airport lines

The U.S. lacks high-speed rail, causing travel issues during TSA staff shortages.
#new-jersey
fromGothamist
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

NJ Gov. Sherrill says FIFA should fund World Cup transit - would OK $100 train tickets

fromGothamist
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

NJ Gov. Sherrill says FIFA should fund World Cup transit - would OK $100 train tickets

New York City
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Mamdani ran on fast and free buses. A new plan addresses the 'fast' part of his pitch.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to reduce bus commute times by 20% across 45 corridors in the city.
#portal-north-bridge
fromnj
2 months ago
New York City

Controlled chaos on first major commuting day of NJ Transit's month-long cut to service

fromnj
2 months ago
New York City

Controlled chaos on first major commuting day of NJ Transit's month-long cut to service

New York City
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

PATH Commute From Jersey City to WTC Back on Track After Terminal Fix

PATH service between Journal Square and World Trade Center resumed normal operations after mechanical issues were resolved.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Regular NJ Transit rail schedules resume with new Portal North Bridge open

NJ Transit commuter rails resume regular weekday schedules after month-long disruptions from Portal North Bridge opening, replacing the 1910 Portal Bridge to improve service capacity and speed.
fromnj
1 month ago

What happens to commuters if Gov. Sherrill makes recommended changes to NJ Transit

The Transportation and Infrastructure team report included 20 recommendations, with suggestions to moving two light rail line expansions and designing a bus rapid transit system for South Jersey. They suggested allowing traffic enforcement cameras to address safety issues and to study an idea from Sherrill's Republican challenger.
US politics
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
1 month ago

NJ's new Portal North Bridge helped ease a transit meltdown days before official opening

NJ Transit avoided major service collapse when the new Portal North Bridge opened early to replace failed Amtrak catenary infrastructure on the aging Portal Bridge.
#portal-bridge
fromnj
2 months ago
US news

NJ Transit apologizes after canceling 27 trains. Riders advised to work from home during bridge project.

fromnj
2 months ago
US news

NJ Transit apologizes after canceling 27 trains. Riders advised to work from home during bridge project.

fromYahoo Travel
1 month ago

New Jersey's Walkable Neighborhood Is An Up-And-Coming Area With Local Hotspots And Lush Parks

It's an enclave of Jersey City, the thriving Hudson River city with delicious cuisine, and is one of the least-dense neighborhoods of the city, as Statistical Atlas shows. Its relative calm, combined with a high walking score of 81 given to the neighborhood by Apartments.com, makes Bergen-Lafayette especially suitable for exploring its relaxed, historic streets on foot at an unrushed pace.
Travel
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Trump could transform transit in NYC with Penn Station and Sunnyside Yard plans

Trump administration's infrastructure initiatives create unprecedented opportunity for NYC's largest commuter rail expansion in a century, including through-running connections and a major new hub in Sunnyside, Queens.
#gateway-tunnel
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Gateway Tunnel: New York and New Jersey sue Trump admin in another effort to keep major Hudson River rail project alive amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
US politics

Gateway tunnel project commission sues Trump admin to release federal funds for new rail tunnels amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
US politics

Gateway Tunnel: Federal funds still frozen after Trump admin appeals order to temporarily fund Hudson River rail project | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
US politics

Gateway Tunnel: Trump admin attorneys tell federal judge it will begin disbursing project funds early next week | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Gateway Tunnel: New York and New Jersey sue Trump admin in another effort to keep major Hudson River rail project alive amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
US politics

Gateway tunnel project commission sues Trump admin to release federal funds for new rail tunnels amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
US politics

Gateway Tunnel: Federal funds still frozen after Trump admin appeals order to temporarily fund Hudson River rail project | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
US politics

Gateway Tunnel: Trump admin attorneys tell federal judge it will begin disbursing project funds early next week | amNewYork

fromNBC New York
1 month ago

NJ Transit sees hour delays after overhead wire issues at Portal Bridge briefly suspends service

After service was suspended in both directions between Newark Penn Station and New York Penn early Friday morning, NJ Transit service is back -- although limited and facing up to 60 minute delays. The suspension is brought on by Amtrak overhead wire issues at the Portal Bridge, according to NJ Transit.
New York City
US politics
fromnj
2 months ago

Why this backroom deal between 2 governors matters for millions of New Jersey and New York commuters

Kathryn Garcia becomes Port Authority executive director while Jean Roehrenbeck becomes deputy executive director, restoring a 13-year-vacant position and increasing New Jersey's influence.
#infrastructure
fromGothamist
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

NJ Transit opens new bridge over Hackensack River, enabling faster train speeds

fromGothamist
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

NJ Transit opens new bridge over Hackensack River, enabling faster train speeds

US politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

TRAIN IN VAIN: Amtrak Pulls Plug On Metro-North Expansion - Streetsblog Empire State

Amtrak will restore Empire Service between Penn Station and Joseph L. Bruno Station in early March and denied Metro-North permission to add the Hudson Line to Albany.
fromsilive
2 months ago

From NYC's oldest trains to its most reliable service: Staten Island Railway breaks on-time record in 2025

The MTA finished upgrading the Staten Island Railway fleet with all new cars in September 2025. The entire fleet of the borough's lone train line features the new, state-of-the-art subway cars known as R211S models - roughly one year after the first R211s debuted on Staten Island. The new trains replaced the older R44 cars, which were in service in the borough since 1973. It was the oldest fleet in all of New York City Transit, Crichlow noted.
New York City
New York City
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Opinion: Transit Watchword Should Be Synergy, Not Scarcity - Streetsblog New York City

Fast, free buses and a 17% subway expansion are complementary transit strategies that should be coordinated, not framed as mutually exclusive.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

An even bigger NYC subway system? Why transit experts say Mayor Mamdani should focus on that rather than fare-free buses amNewYork

Invest $1 billion annually to expand the NYC subway by 41 miles and 64 stations to eliminate transit deserts and spur 167,064 housing units.
Alternative transportation
fromGothamist
1 month ago

NJ Gov. Sherrill wins praise for killing plan to expand roadways headed to Holland Tunnel

Governor Sherrill approved a $6.7 billion Newark Bay Bridge replacement project while rejecting plans to widen highway infrastructure and increase lane capacity.
fromFOX 5 New York
1 month ago

E-Z Pass transponders may be replaced with stickers in New Jersey

E-Z Pass' plastic transponders could soon be replaced by stickers equipped with digital chips and barcodes. The change would mean no need to mount your transponder in the perfect spot, or hold it up while passing through toll plazas. First, officials say 3,000 turnpike vehicles will test out the stickers during an 8-week pilot program.
Alternative transportation
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