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London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

Why people on London Underground escalators stand on the right - and not the left

London Underground escalator etiquette of standing right and walking left originated from the diagonal design of the first escalator installed at Earl's Court in 1911, which forced passengers to exit leftward.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Mamdani's DOT blames Adams for falling short of Streets Plan targets for bus and bike lane construction | amNewYork

New York City's Department of Transportation has consistently failed to meet legally mandated targets for protected bus and bike lanes under the 2019 Streets Master Plan, adding only 20.8 bus lane miles and 18.2 bike lane miles in 2025 against required goals.
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Mamdani's DOT Endorses Adams's 'Unacceptable' Opposition To Universal Daylighting, Stunning Abreu - Streetsblog New York City

The previous administration suggested unhardened daylighting is more dangerous than no daylighting at all? Is that correct? DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn, a Mamdani appointee, said it was. So is that your position? Yes, Flynn answered, but soft. So for the record, the administration believes that unhardened daylighting is more dangerous than no daylighting at all. I think there's a lot of skepticism in this room about that.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

City Council to hear Mamdani's DOT testify on Streets Plan, outdoor dining program | amNewYork

They've fallen well below the benchmarks that are required by law. In order to make our buses faster and accessible, we need the administration to provide a full accounting as to why those obligations have not been fulfilled in the last four years.
Brooklyn
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

More than $100 million for transportation projects in jeopardy amid L.A. budget woes

Los Angeles risks losing over $100 million in state transportation funding for disadvantaged neighborhoods due to insufficient city staff caused by budget cuts.
US politics
fromnj
3 weeks 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.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Lake Tahoe bridge with cheeky nickname reopens after $10 million replacement

A Lake Tahoe landmark celebrated for how it encourages people to stop and lean over its railing to admire the water below reopened Tuesday after a full replacement that lasted several months. Fanny Bridge, a historic crossing over the Truckee River, is open again to vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists in Tahoe City. Part of Highway 89 at the southwestern edge of town, Fanny Bridge spans over Lake Tahoe's only outlet via West Lake Boulevard.
Renovation
US news
fromInquirer.com
2 months ago

Atlantic City Expressway is going cashless. Drivers without E-ZPass will be paying double.

The Atlantic City Expressway is switching to all-electronic tolling requiring E-ZPass or toll-by-plate billing, with surcharges and a 3% toll increase.
New York City
fromGothamist
5 months ago

Bronx advocates score win in debate over Cross-Bronx highway rehab plans

New York officials canceled plans for an elevated diversion road along the Cross-Bronx Expressway after community opposition and will pursue other traffic-diversion options.
US news
fromNBC New York
5 months ago

As groundbreaking begins on new AirTrain at Newark Airport, see when it may be finished

Newark Liberty will get a new 2.5-mile AirTrain by early 2030, replacing the 1996 system with higher capacity and modern passenger features.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
5 months ago

Letters: More important than cash, Prop. 50 has support of people

Widespread grassroots support dwarfs single-billionaire opposition, gerrymandering damages representatives and democracy, and Highway 4 urgently needs widening to reduce long commutes.
Remodel
fromFast Company
5 months ago

New England's busiest train station gets a stunning, modern upgrade

South Station underwent a major transformation adding a vaulted concourse and 51-story mixed-use tower, modernizing transit capacity and urban space.
Design
fromFast Company
5 months ago

The best designs of 2025 from Europe, Middle East, and Africa

21st Europe's Starline proposes a comprehensive high-speed rail network connecting 39 European cities to reduce cross-border inefficiencies and improve regional connectivity.
Environment
fromStreetsblog
7 months ago

Talking Headways Podcast: Measuring Emissions Reduction for Bike Commutes - Streetsblog USA

A system measuring verified bicycle commuting can generate carbon avoidance credits by establishing baselines and proving avoided car-emission equivalents.
fromLos Angeles Times
7 months ago

What if L.A.'s so-called flaws were underappreciated assets rather than liabilities?

Los Angeles is a city of pleasure and peril; we've always known this. We consume our environment instead of living with it.
Los Angeles
fromKqed
7 months ago

The Bay Is Rising, and Marin's Most Traveled Roads Are in Its Way | KQED

Floodwaters can disrupt access in Marin City, particularly when heavy rains and high tides block the only road in and out of the neighborhood.
California
Renovation
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

HS2 already billions over budget with work just over halfway done', says rail boss

HS2 construction costs have escalated significantly from initial projections, raising concerns over management and ongoing project viability.
Los Angeles
fromStreetsblog
9 months ago

What's Really Great About the LAX Metro Station Opening on June 6 - Streetsblog Los Angeles

The opening of the LAX Metro station is crucial for improving transit access in Southern California.
#newark-airport
fromBKReader
10 months ago

Brooklyn Buses Get Green Light For Quicker Commutes

"Every New Yorker deserves access to safe, fast and reliable public transit, and I'm investing in our buses and subways so we can deliver better service in every corner of our city."
Brooklyn
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