Boston's transit system continues to struggle with budget shortfalls and poor service, while New York has made improvements.
The Federal Transit Administration has proposed strengthening state safety oversight of rail transit projects.
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has faced numerous safety failures and issues with newly opened light-rail lines.
Germany grapples with its 'debt brake' DW 11/25/2023
Germany's debt brake, which limits government borrowing, is set to be suspended retroactively for 2023 due to budget shortfalls caused by the pandemic and other factors.
A ruling by the Federal Constitutional Court deemed the financing of the Climate and Transformation Fund (KTF) to be unconstitutional, leading to confusion about how to address the issue of special funds.
Escaping Public-Transit Quagmires
Boston's transit system continues to struggle with budget shortfalls and poor service, while New York has made improvements.
The Federal Transit Administration has proposed strengthening state safety oversight of rail transit projects.
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has faced numerous safety failures and issues with newly opened light-rail lines.
Germany grapples with its 'debt brake' DW 11/25/2023
Germany's debt brake, which limits government borrowing, is set to be suspended retroactively for 2023 due to budget shortfalls caused by the pandemic and other factors.
A ruling by the Federal Constitutional Court deemed the financing of the Climate and Transformation Fund (KTF) to be unconstitutional, leading to confusion about how to address the issue of special funds.