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San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Advocates Denounce Mayor Lurie's Decision to Allow Waymo on Market Street - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Francisco's Mayor Lurie permits Waymo's self-driving taxis on Market Street, causing controversy and backlash from safety advocates.
fromsfist.com
7 hours ago
San Francisco

Muni's Boat Tram and Other Vintage Streetcars Begin Their Summer Return to Service Today

San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Advocates Denounce Mayor Lurie's Decision to Allow Waymo on Market Street - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Francisco's Mayor Lurie permits Waymo's self-driving taxis on Market Street, causing controversy and backlash from safety advocates.
fromsfist.com
7 hours ago
San Francisco

Muni's Boat Tram and Other Vintage Streetcars Begin Their Summer Return to Service Today

#transportation
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

NYC's Fifth Avenue getting $400M 'pedestrian-centered' makeover - that drivers and cyclists are sure to hate

Fifth Avenue's $400 million redesign aims to enhance pedestrian experience but faces backlash from cyclists and public transit advocates.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

Newly-signed legislation will fund construction of BK-Queens IBX and other MTA projects

New legislation enables the Interborough Express project, marking a transformative step for public transit between Brooklyn and Queens.
Alternative transportation
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Uber to introduce fixed-route shuttles in major US cities designed for commuters | TechCrunch

Uber introduces affordable fixed-route rides during weekdays to help riders save money.
The new Route Share feature allows up to 50% savings on rides along predefined routes.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Hey, Sec. Duffy, DOGE Should Learn Cost-Saving from the MTA Not the Other Way Around - Streetsblog New York City

The MTA is achieving significant efficiency gains while cutting costs and improving services, setting a precedent for public transportation management.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

NYC's Fifth Avenue getting $400M 'pedestrian-centered' makeover - that drivers and cyclists are sure to hate

Fifth Avenue's $400 million redesign aims to enhance pedestrian experience but faces backlash from cyclists and public transit advocates.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

Newly-signed legislation will fund construction of BK-Queens IBX and other MTA projects

New legislation enables the Interborough Express project, marking a transformative step for public transit between Brooklyn and Queens.
Alternative transportation
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Uber to introduce fixed-route shuttles in major US cities designed for commuters | TechCrunch

Uber introduces affordable fixed-route rides during weekdays to help riders save money.
The new Route Share feature allows up to 50% savings on rides along predefined routes.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Hey, Sec. Duffy, DOGE Should Learn Cost-Saving from the MTA Not the Other Way Around - Streetsblog New York City

The MTA is achieving significant efficiency gains while cutting costs and improving services, setting a precedent for public transportation management.
#mta
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

MTA bleeds millions as bus fare evasion runs rampant in NYC

Fare evasion on NYC buses results in significant financial losses for the MTA, totaling millions annually, necessitating urgent action.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Inside the crumbling, leaky century-old tunnel at the center of a fight between Amtrak and MTA

Amtrak plans a 13-month shutdown of one East River Tunnel track for repairs, facing public blame and limited operational alternatives.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

MTA bleeds millions as bus fare evasion runs rampant in NYC

Fare evasion on NYC buses results in significant financial losses for the MTA, totaling millions annually, necessitating urgent action.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Inside the crumbling, leaky century-old tunnel at the center of a fight between Amtrak and MTA

Amtrak plans a 13-month shutdown of one East River Tunnel track for repairs, facing public blame and limited operational alternatives.
#urban-mobility
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
4 days ago

Should We Treat the Local Bus As a Basic Right? - Streetsblog USA

Buses should be viewed and designed like sidewalks to enhance public transit.
A well-functioning bus system requires frequency, convenience, safety, and reliability.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Decision 2025: Our Mayoral Questionnaire Begins ... With a Question on Traffic - Streetsblog New York City

Streetsblog is releasing candidates' responses to traffic-related campaign questions with a grading system based on both promises and practical realities.
fromStreetsblog
1 day ago
NYC politics

Assembly Member Ditches Her Car - and Discovers The Good Side of Albany - Streetsblog New York City

Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
4 days ago

Should We Treat the Local Bus As a Basic Right? - Streetsblog USA

Buses should be viewed and designed like sidewalks to enhance public transit.
A well-functioning bus system requires frequency, convenience, safety, and reliability.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Decision 2025: Our Mayoral Questionnaire Begins ... With a Question on Traffic - Streetsblog New York City

Streetsblog is releasing candidates' responses to traffic-related campaign questions with a grading system based on both promises and practical realities.
fromStreetsblog
1 day ago
NYC politics

Assembly Member Ditches Her Car - and Discovers The Good Side of Albany - Streetsblog New York City

#vta
#bart
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago
San Francisco

BART's reservation-only, 90-minute ride sold out in just a couple of hours

fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago
San Francisco

BART's reservation-only, 90-minute ride sold out in just a couple of hours

#renters
fromAol
3 days ago
Alternative transportation

How much can renters save by switching from a car commute to using public transit?

fromAol
3 days ago
Alternative transportation

How much can renters save by switching from a car commute to using public transit?

fromAol
3 days ago
Alternative transportation

How much can renters save by switching from a car commute to using public transit?

fromAol
3 days ago
Alternative transportation

How much can renters save by switching from a car commute to using public transit?

#new-jersey
fromNew York Post
3 days ago
New York Rangers

NJ Transit trains running at full service after strike halted nation's third busiest commuter railroad, causing chaos

fromNew York Post
3 days ago
New York Rangers

NJ Transit trains running at full service after strike halted nation's third busiest commuter railroad, causing chaos

fromUntapped New York
7 months ago

What Do the Tiny Signs on NYC Subway Stairs Mean? - Untapped New York

The white signs on subway stairs use a short code that reveals their location; 'M' for mezzanine, 'S' for street, and 'P' for platform.
NYC music
#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromUS News & World Report
4 weeks ago

Man Fatally Stabbed on NYC Subway After Arguing With Rider Who Stepped on His Shoes, Police Say

A man was fatally stabbed in a subway dispute over shoes, raising safety concerns in New York's transit system.
NYC politics
fromPlanetizen
2 weeks ago

New York State Budget Includes $68B MTA Capital Plan, Boosts Transit Security

New York's 2026 budget prioritizes subway safety with significant investments in law enforcement, safety upgrades, and mental health services.
NYC politics
fromFast Company
4 days ago

This simple change could make NYC's subway feel safer

New York City subway violence has surged, prompting calls for safety solutions combining design interventions and police presence.
NYC politics
fromPlanetizen
1 month ago

Congestion Pricing Drops Holland Tunnel Delays by 65 Percent

New York City's congestion pricing program has significantly reduced traffic delays and honking complaints while generating revenue for improvements.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Subway surfer dashes across NY train in shocking video as deadly trend continues

Subway surfing poses serious dangers, with multiple injuries and fatalities reported as teens engage in the reckless activity.
NYC politics
fromUS News & World Report
4 weeks ago

Man Fatally Stabbed on NYC Subway After Arguing With Rider Who Stepped on His Shoes, Police Say

A man was fatally stabbed in a subway dispute over shoes, raising safety concerns in New York's transit system.
NYC politics
fromPlanetizen
2 weeks ago

New York State Budget Includes $68B MTA Capital Plan, Boosts Transit Security

New York's 2026 budget prioritizes subway safety with significant investments in law enforcement, safety upgrades, and mental health services.
NYC politics
fromFast Company
4 days ago

This simple change could make NYC's subway feel safer

New York City subway violence has surged, prompting calls for safety solutions combining design interventions and police presence.
NYC politics
fromPlanetizen
1 month ago

Congestion Pricing Drops Holland Tunnel Delays by 65 Percent

New York City's congestion pricing program has significantly reduced traffic delays and honking complaints while generating revenue for improvements.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Subway surfer dashes across NY train in shocking video as deadly trend continues

Subway surfing poses serious dangers, with multiple injuries and fatalities reported as teens engage in the reckless activity.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
4 days ago

Strengthening Public Transportation is Key to Social Mobility - Streetsblog San Francisco

Public transit is crucial for fostering social mobility, especially in regions suffering from transportation inequity.
#advocacy
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago
NYC politics

NYC commuters, mayoral candidates, rally outside Prospect Park for better bus service

Advocates are demanding improved bus services on Flatbush Avenue amid mayoral candidates' support.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

StreetSmart 5: Silicon Valley Transit Advocate Monica Mallon Chronicles the VTA Strike - Streetsblog California

VTA workers are back on the job but without a contract, complicating the situation for transit services.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

NYC commuters, mayoral candidates, rally outside Prospect Park for better bus service

Advocates are demanding improved bus services on Flatbush Avenue amid mayoral candidates' support.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

StreetSmart 5: Silicon Valley Transit Advocate Monica Mallon Chronicles the VTA Strike - Streetsblog California

fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

Latest line: A good week for Buffy Wicks, a bad week for Jesse Arreguin

Buffy Wicks, the Assemblywoman from Oakland, has gained significant recognition with an early endorsement from Governor Gavin Newsom for her bill AB 609, which aims to facilitate residential construction by exempting it from the California Environmental Quality Act.
East Bay (California)
#toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Toronto startup

Toronto mayor urges Carney for federal investment in the face of Trump's 'senseless trade war' | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Toronto startup

Toronto mayor urges Carney for federal investment in the face of Trump's 'senseless trade war' | CBC News

fromAustin Monitor
1 week ago

CapMetro's Red Line Station near the Domain is back on track, but now double the price - Austin Monitor

As with most construction, costs have escalated significantly post-pandemic," CapMetro's Chief of Staff Cheyenne Conyer explained to the transit agency's board of directors in an email this month. "Additionally, Brandywine approached CapMetro to renegotiate the terms of the original agreement as their post-pandemic financial picture solidified.
Toronto startup
#nj-transit
fromThe Verge
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

Uber's new bus-like feature for commuters is nearly 50 percent cheaper than UberX

Uber introduces Route Share, an affordable ride option, combining ridesharing with bus-like features to enhance public transit connectivity and reduce car ownership.
#infrastructure
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

TfL criticised over their poor communication during the power outage - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

London Travel Watch (LTW) stated, "While incidents such as these are unpredictable, it was disappointing to see the lack of information and updates on TfL's own social media feeds, particularly as other train operators were keeping passengers updated."
London food
fromSmart Cities Dive
2 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

Amtrak could modernize Northeast Corridor for less: NYU study

Amtrak could build a high-speed rail network for significantly less than their current 15-year plan by optimizing operations and train schedules.
fromBusline News
2 weeks ago

RABA Teams Up With Moovit To Enhance Rider Experience - Busline News

RABA riders can now enjoy an exclusive, ad-free Moovit experience packed with new shared mobility options, multimodal journey planning, real-time updates, and seamless trip planning and payment - all in one app.
Alternative transportation
NYC politics
fromsilive
3 weeks ago

Half of the city's worst speeding offenders were ticketed on Staten Island, study shows

Five vehicles on Staten Island account for a significant number of speeding tickets, emphasizing the need for targeted policies.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Subway crime continues a downward trend, even as high-profile crimes make NYC headlines

Subway crime in NYC shows an overall downward trend despite recent spikes.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 weeks ago

All the changes to London buses during London Marathon weekend

Transport for London (TfL) has announced significant timetable changes to 23 bus routes for the London Marathon weekend, urging passengers to check their routes in advance to avoid disruptions.
London politics
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Speed limits to be cut in 'many' more London streets as TfL funds new cycle and bus lanes and e-bike bays

Investment of £87.6 million in safer streets, enhancing cycle lanes and pedestrian safety across London, although some boroughs receive no funding.
#commute
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

10 Cities With the Best Eco-Friendly Commutes-but Living There Doesn't Come Cheap

fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

10 Cities With the Best Eco-Friendly Commutes-but Living There Doesn't Come Cheap

Alternative transportation
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago

10 Cities With the Best Eco-Friendly Commutes-but Living There Doesn't Come Cheap

Cities emphasizing walkability and public transit encourage car-free commuting, enhancing sustainability and livability.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago

Former Metrolinx fare inspector says protecting accessible parking not a priority for agency | CBC News

"I had the tools to enforce it, but I didn't necessarily feel that I was being backed up by the management team when I did try to protect people's rights and the spots."
Toronto startup
#transit-funding
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago
San Francisco

Call to Action: 'Muni Now, Muni Forever' Campaign Needs Your Help - Streetsblog San Francisco

fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago
San Francisco

Call to Action: 'Muni Now, Muni Forever' Campaign Needs Your Help - Streetsblog San Francisco

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

This Philadelphia Council Member Wants To Stand Up to Trump By Investing in Mobility For the Poorest - Streetsblog USA

We realized pretty swiftly that the pilot program had been zeroed out entirely.
NYC politics
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Muni Subway Service Halted and/or Delayed After Person on Tracks at Castro Station

Muni confirmed a presence of an intruder in the tunnel near Castro Station, leading to delays and a safety check on train services.
Mission District
London
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

The interesting history of the District line in four forgotten maps

The District line started in 1868 and underwent significant development, reflecting London's evolving transportation needs.
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