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San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 hours ago

Bay Area deals with detours and delays during I-80 weekend closure in SF

A 55-hour closure of eastbound I-80 in San Francisco is underway for a major repaving project to improve safety and ride quality.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 hours ago

Bay Area deals with detours and delays during I-80 weekend closure in SF

A 55-hour closure of eastbound I-80 in San Francisco is underway for a major repaving project to improve safety and ride quality.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
15 hours 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.
Boston
fromFortune
18 hours 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.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
22 hours ago

'Call off the Tube strikes,' bosses urge as RMT union threatens 210 million blow to London

Tube strikes threaten to disrupt travel in London, costing an estimated £210 million and impacting businesses and commuters.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
1 day ago

Will Bike Prices Rise? 50% Tariff Increase Canceled

The American cycling community successfully secured an exemption from tariffs on bicycles and e-bikes, protecting the industry from significant financial impact.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

New Jersey transit agency confirms controversial $150 train, $80 bus tickets for World Cup matches

Governor Mikie Sherrill stated, 'Our administration inherited an agreement where FIFA is providing $0 for transportation to the World Cup. Zero. That leaves New Jersey Transit with a $48m to safely get 40,000 fans to and from every game.'
Alternative transportation
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

TTC ridership is down and customer satisfaction is too, a new report suggests | CBC News

Customer satisfaction with the TTC has dropped to 64%, significantly below targets, prompting calls for a concrete improvement plan.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

LAX's long-awaited train to hit the rails as testing begins

"It's really exciting, because not only is it a big milestone for the project, but it's going to be a really visible milestone for all of our guests," Adams said of the testing.
Los Angeles
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Tunneling, construction is underway for Ontario Line transit project | CBC News

Premier Doug Ford stated, 'If we don't act now, too many people are wasting time in traffic,' highlighting the necessity of the Ontario Line for alleviating congestion in Toronto.
Canada news
New York Mets
fromNew York Post
3 days 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.
NYC real estate
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 days ago

Ask An Insurance Industry Insider: Safe Streets Are The Best Way To Bring Down Insurance Costs - Streetsblog New York City

Personal injury lawyers and insurance companies dominate advertising, reflecting a complex system of risk assessment and cost management in insurance.
Law
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

Hochul Could Cut 'Runaway' Crash Lawsuits With Default Motorist Liability - Streetsblog New York City

New York could reduce auto insurance premiums and litigation by adopting a presumed liability model for drivers in crashes involving vulnerable road users.
California
fromStreetsblog California
4 days ago

Legislation Moving to Make It Easier to Build High-Rises Near Transit in CA's Seven Largest Cities - Streetsblog California

Assembly Bill 2074 aims to facilitate high-rise housing near transit hubs in California's largest cities by streamlining approval processes.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Soccer fans spending hundreds on World Cup tickets have another problem: sky-high transit fares

FIFA World Cup fans face significantly higher transit costs to stadiums, with prices soaring up to eight times normal rates.
#transportation
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
5 days ago

"Why Do We Do This Bill?": Preparing Congressional Staff for Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Streetsblog USA

Federal surface transportation reauthorization lacks institutional knowledge, leading to skepticism about its effectiveness and the need for reevaluation.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
3 days ago

Commentary: Is a Transporter Bridge the 100-Year-Old Solution for the Estuary Crossing We've all been Looking for? - Streetsblog San Francisco

A transporter bridge could provide a cost-effective solution for pedestrian and cyclist access between Western Alameda and Jack London Square.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
5 days ago

"Why Do We Do This Bill?": Preparing Congressional Staff for Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Streetsblog USA

Federal surface transportation reauthorization lacks institutional knowledge, leading to skepticism about its effectiveness and the need for reevaluation.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
3 days ago

Commentary: Is a Transporter Bridge the 100-Year-Old Solution for the Estuary Crossing We've all been Looking for? - Streetsblog San Francisco

A transporter bridge could provide a cost-effective solution for pedestrian and cyclist access between Western Alameda and Jack London Square.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Greetings from Nairobi, where taking a matatu is no ordinary bus ride

Onyx bus represents Nairobi's vibrant matatu culture, blending music, art, and youth identity into a unique transportation experience.
London food
fromianVisits
3 days ago

California Dreaming: Belmont station revamp ahead of plans to double train services

Upgrades to Belmont station aim to double train services by 2027, enhancing accessibility and infrastructure for residents and visitors.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog Empire State
5 days 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.
Cars
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 days ago

Opinion | The Affordable Car Is Dead. What Happened?

The affordability of cars has drastically declined, making ownership a financial burden for many Americans.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Revealed: the train stations where your car is most likely to be clamped

Irish Rail took in more than €15m in parking fees from motorists, while also clamping nearly 4,300 cars at its stations over the last two years.
UK news
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Elon Musk Says He Could Definitely Build a Public Transit System Better Than Anything In China If He Tried

Elon Musk claims the Boring Company could build a Hyperloop tunnel from SF to LA for less than 5% of California's high-speed rail cost.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Driving into San Francisco this weekend? Here's how I-80 closure will impact you

Major closure on Eastbound I-80 Bayshore Freeway this weekend from 11 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Monday.
#e-bikes
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
New York City

FIRST ON amNY | DOT opens asks New Yorkers to weigh-in on e-bike charging cabinet locations with new portal | amNewYork

New York City
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

As e-bike crashes send an increasing number of people to the hospital, cities search for solutions

E-bike injuries are rising in the US, prompting calls for improved infrastructure and safety measures to protect all road users.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

FIRST ON amNY | DOT opens asks New Yorkers to weigh-in on e-bike charging cabinet locations with new portal | amNewYork

An online portal will gather public feedback on 50 potential locations for e-bike battery swapping cabinets, aiming to enhance safety and accessibility.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog California
5 days ago

OpEd: Separating Substance from False Solutions, E-bike and E-moto Activity in Sacramento - Streetsblog California

Legislators are proposing bills to clarify the distinction between e-bikes and illegal e-motos, addressing safety and enforcement issues.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

'That comes with a price tag': How snow removal is busting town budgets

Massachusetts municipalities face severe budget shortfalls due to record snowfall and climate change-related extreme weather events.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog USA
3 days ago

Florida Town Gives New Residents Free Golf Carts to Replace Their Cars - Streetsblog USA

Babcock Ranch incentivizes residents to drive less by offering free golf carts with new home purchases, promoting a community focused on alternative transportation.
Public health
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago

The Financial Costs of the Pedestrian Death Crisis Are Still Stratospheric - Streetsblog USA

Pedestrian deaths cost the U.S. economy over $40 billion in the first half of 2025, despite a decrease in fatalities.
Brooklyn
fromBusline News
3 days ago

Sign Of The Times: Improving The Rider Experience Continues At Cincinnati Metro - Busline News

Cincinnati Metro is replacing 3,700 bus stop signs to enhance rider experience and modernize transit communication over the next 24 months.
London politics
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Meath bus company urging coach operators to 'strike' this Wednesday as fuel prices remain high

James Carolan will not run buses on April 15 in protest of high fuel prices.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago

Push Grows To Move Parking Enforcement From NYPD To DOT - Streetsblog New York City

Local community boards are pushing for the Department of Transportation to regain authority over parking enforcement from the NYPD due to inadequate enforcement.
fromIndependent
5 days ago

600m 'Fingluas' extension can go ahead after legal actions by local businesses settled

The High Court on Monday, Judge Richard Humphreys made orders on consent striking out the cases brought by various businesses, including the owners of the Manhattan Peanuts factory on McKee Avenue in Finglas.
London food
Cars
fromStreetsblog USA
6 days ago

Can This Tool Predict Where Your City's Next Car Crash Will Happen? - Streetsblog USA

A new AI tool, StreetVision, predicts traffic crash hotspots to enhance road safety and inform preventive measures.
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Cheating brazen in new toll lanes

"Is everybody telling the truth? We're not sure," Program Director Kim Comstock told the San Mateo County Transportation Authority on Thursday.
California
#toronto
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

Toronto finally has funding for Waterfront East LRT, but city could be on the hook if project goes over budget | CBC News

Toronto secures funding for Waterfront East LRT, but will bear any cost overruns, raising concerns about financial responsibility.
Canada news
fromThe Globe and Mail
3 weeks ago

Officials urge people to take transit or work from home to avoid World Cup congestion

Toronto is implementing a comprehensive transportation plan for the World Cup to prevent congestion and ensure smooth movement of crowds.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

Toronto finally has funding for Waterfront East LRT, but city could be on the hook if project goes over budget | CBC News

Toronto secures funding for Waterfront East LRT, but will bear any cost overruns, raising concerns about financial responsibility.
Canada news
fromThe Globe and Mail
3 weeks ago

Officials urge people to take transit or work from home to avoid World Cup congestion

Toronto is implementing a comprehensive transportation plan for the World Cup to prevent congestion and ensure smooth movement of crowds.
#congestion-pricing
fromwww.bxtimes.com
2 days ago
Boston

Not Working for Us': South Bronx Unite says congestion pricing is driving more traffic and pollution into the Bronx Bronx Times

US politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Talking Headways Podcast: One Year of Congestion Pricing - Streetsblog USA

New York City's congestion pricing produced measurable traffic benefits while requiring extensive advocacy and political navigation amid affordability concerns and regional opposition.
NYC politics
fromNewsday
1 month ago

Congestion pricing to stay after judge rules against Trump administration

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's attempt to end New York's congestion pricing program, ruling the decision was arbitrary and capricious, and restored federal approval for the tolling system.
Boston
fromwww.bxtimes.com
2 days ago

Not Working for Us': South Bronx Unite says congestion pricing is driving more traffic and pollution into the Bronx Bronx Times

Congestion pricing in the South Bronx has led to increased traffic and air pollution, failing to benefit the community.
Data science
fromStreetsblog USA
3 weeks ago

Talking Headways Podcast: Congestion Pricing Data Collection - Streetsblog USA

The MTA's congestion pricing report highlights data collection partnerships and air quality monitoring for future pricing schemes.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Expert Analysis | Congestion pricing survives federal challenge for now | amNewYork

The court upheld New York City's congestion pricing program, rejecting attempts by the U.S. Department of Transportation to rescind federal approval.
NYC politics
fromNewsday
1 month ago

Congestion pricing to stay after judge rules against Trump administration

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's attempt to end New York's congestion pricing program, ruling the decision was arbitrary and capricious, and restored federal approval for the tolling system.
fromBusline News
3 days ago

ENC Named To Washington State DES Statewide Transit Bus Contract - Busline News

Being named to the Washington State DES contract is a significant milestone for ENC and a testament to the strength of our product portfolio. This contract gives transit agencies across the region a streamlined path to American-made, Altoona-tested heavy-duty buses in every major propulsion category.
Alternative transportation
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days 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.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

Thursday's Headlines: The Last Gasp of the Bikelash Edition - Streetsblog New York City

New York City's DOT is launching ambitious street redesigns, including bike lanes and bus boarding islands, despite past community opposition.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Caltrans to close 1.6 miles of I-80 in SF. 'It's going to be crazy.'

Caltrans is closing a section of Interstate 80 for 55 hours, urging drivers to use alternate routes due to expected congestion.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

It's Just Crazy': High Car Payments Make Ownership Feel Impossible

Davine Greene, a nursing student, described her car as 'the bane of my existence' and called it 'probably the worst decision I've ever made, like, financially speaking.'
Cars
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

MTA to begin fining drivers who block buses on 2 Queens routes starting Friday | amNewYork

MTA will enforce traffic fines on Q17 and Q27 bus routes starting April 17 to improve bus speeds and safety.
#public-transit
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
4 days ago
San Francisco

AC Transit, Muni, Caltrain Predict Service Collapse Without More Funding - Streetsblog San Francisco

BART and other transit agencies face severe service cuts without additional funding from Bay Area voters.
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
New York City

Op-ed | Let's provide free subway and bus fares for those who need them most | amNewYork

The City Council proposes making bus and subway fares free for one million low-income New Yorkers to alleviate financial burdens.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Op-ed | Let's provide free subway and bus fares for those who need them most | amNewYork

The City Council proposes making bus and subway fares free for one million low-income New Yorkers to alleviate financial burdens.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

The Ford government wants the power to set transit fares in Ontario | CBC News

The Ontario government proposes to regulate transit fares to create a unified fare structure across the province.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Equipment problem on BART train in SF causing major delays, agency says

BART train delays are caused by an equipment problem, affecting service between 24th Street Mission and Embarcadero.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Bay Area transit agencies are seeing ridership climb as gas prices rise, weather improves

Bay Area transit agencies are experiencing a significant increase in ridership, nearing pre-pandemic levels.
#public-transportation
fromGothamist
6 days ago
New York City

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

New York City
fromGothamist
6 days 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.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Editorial | Finding the fare' way forward, for New Yorkers and the budget | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani's plan for a fare-free bus system faces funding challenges, but the City Council proposes expanding the Fair Fares program for low-income New Yorkers.
San Francisco
fromThe Oaklandside
5 days ago

Not loving your commute? Try San Francisco Bay Ferry

Commuter numbers are increasing in San Francisco as workers return to offices, with ferry services adapting to meet rising demand.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago

Monday's Headlines: A Century of Days Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani's 100th day in office included commitments to waste containerization and a city-owned grocery store, while addressing misconceptions about his governance style.
New York City
fromCurbed
1 week ago

Meet the Office of Curb Management

The newly created Office of Curb Management aims to improve safety and manage competing demands on New York's curbs.
Law
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

MTA Demands Albany Deal With Toll Evasion Already - Streetsblog New York City

Unpaid tolls owed to the MTA have doubled from $147 million in 2022 to nearly $350 million, with drivers ignoring mailed invoices while Albany legislators resist granting enforcement powers.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Not carpooling? You may soon be able to use HOV lanes anyway in off-peak hours | CBC News

Gridlock is costing our economy billions of dollars every year and robbing Ontario drivers of valuable time and quality of life. He added the changes would help keep drivers moving across the province.
Canada news
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Call for congestion charges on evening rush hour

More cars entered central London after 18:00 than during the morning, prompting calls to reinstate evening Congestion Charge hours.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Could rising contactless fares push commuters back to season tickets?

London tube contactless fares rise 6% while season tickets freeze; switching depends on travel frequency and patterns.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | It's time to crack down on New York City's toll-dodgers | amNewYork

Toll evasion costs the MTA $50 million annually; proposed legislation would strengthen enforcement against license plate obscuring and persistent violators through confiscation, driving record penalties, and reclassified charges.
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