Meet the candidates: How do the District 1 contenders get around the city?
Candidates in District 1 detail their daily means of transportation, including walking, driving, biking, using public transportation, and work-related vehicle use. [ more ]
Streetsblog SF editor Roger Rudick offers constructive criticism of Chicago's downtown bike network - Streetsblog San Francisco
Cities like San Francisco are influencing sustainable transportation in Chicago through initiatives such as banning private cars from key corridors like Market Street. [ more ]
Editorial: Walking Man deserves justice, not the usual slow walk
"The Walking Man," real name Joseph Kromelis, became a beloved symbol of Chicago simply by walking around downtown streets, minding his own business.With his mop of hair, bushy mustache and worn-out but sharp attire, he inspired urban legends about his origins.Eccentric billionaire?Famous musician?
L.A. Metro's D Line hits a milestone: Tunneling is complete for expansion to the Westside
Tunneling operations for the 9-mile westward expansion of the Metro D Line are completed after five years, adding seven new stations and high-speed connections.
The extension project of the D Line, or Purple Line, is happening in three phases, with sections opening in 2025, 2026, and 2027. [ more ]
Lost track of the race to be Toronto's next mayor? Get up to speed here | CBC News
Hello, potential Toronto voter.There's two and a half weeks to go before the city's mayoral byelection on June 26.At this point in the campaign you may have already settled on your candidate of choice, or perhaps with a whopping 102 options you're working on narrowing down your top picks.Or and there is no shame in this maybe you're just starting to pay attention to this whole election thing.
Traffic backups begin as Kennedy construction gets underway, and it could get worse
Many Chicago-area expressway commuters got little relief from construction congestion, as traffic began to back up on the first day of a three-year rehab of the Kennedy Expressway - and upcoming days could be worse.Drivers might have thought they would get a break after the nine-year rebuild of the Jane Byrne Interchange, which connects major expressways near downtown, largely wrapped up in December.
Austin confronts legal challenge to 10-mile light-rail plan - Austin Monitor
City Council and the Austin Transit Partnership are pushing back against a lawsuit aiming to terminate the 10-mile light-rail network project in Austin.
The plaintiffs argue that the city lost its authority to collect taxes for the project when the plans changed after the 2020 election. [ more ]
Day-by-day timeline of APEC Summit in San Francisco
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit (APEC), the biggest gathering of world leaders in San Francisco since 1945, is taking place from Nov. 11-17
Unprecedented security measures are causing significant impact on public transit, streets, parking, highways, and bridges in San Francisco
Some MUNI stops are inaccessible due to security zones set up by the U.S. Secret Service [ more ]
Advocates and Officials Rally to Save Transit - Streetsblog San Francisco
Note: GJEL Accident Attorneys regularly sponsors coverage on Streetsblog San Francisco and Streetsblog California.Unless noted in the story, GJEL Accident Attorneys is not consulted for the content or editorial direction of the sponsored content.Advocates held mock funerals Saturday in Oakland and San Francisco for BART, Muni, AC Transit, and other agencies that could be forced to make severe service cuts depending on ongoing budget negotiations in Sacramento.
A mock funeral this weekend underscored the importance of state funding for transit
The crowd Saturday in front of City Hall in San Francisco.A similar rally was held earlier in Oakland.Photo: San Francisco Transit Riders Note: GJEL Accident Attorneys regularly sponsors coverage on Streetsblog San Francisco and Streetsblog California.
The NASCAR Chicago Street Race road closures are coming
Driving through downtown Chicago is about to get hairier, as the city prepares to shut down part of DuSable Lake Shore Drive and other roads in and around Grant Park for the NASCAR Chicago Street Race this summer.Chicago residents are no strangers to large summertime events in the city's downtown lakefront park, and occasional short-term road closures around the area.
Photo: SFMTA Editor's Note: As readers are probably aware, the latest budget proposals coming from Sacramento omit emergency funding for transit agencies.Streetsblog joins the chorus in urging lawmakers to fund transit.The San Francisco Transit Riders has put together a form letter/action page.Be sure to write in, call, and make it known that you want the Bay Area's transit funded.
Oxbotica teams up with Google Cloud to add scale to autonomous vehicle platform | Computer Weekly
Autonomous vehicle software developer Oxbotica has enlisted Google Cloud to accelerate the global take-up of its self-driving vehicle technology platform.Oxbotica said it plans to use the Google Cloud Platform infrastructure, including its compute, storage and networking offerings, to host the platform, which is geared towards supporting industrial use cases for autonomous vehicles.
TTC service cuts to affect marginalized areas in Toronto the most, TMU report says | CBC News
TTC service cuts that begin on Sunday will likely have the greatest impact on Toronto's most marginalized neighbourhoods, according to a new report from Toronto Metropolitan University.The report, 2023 TTC Service Changes and Transit Equity in Toronto, released this week, says the majority of routes that will see cuts of 10 per cent or more in service frequency and reliability run through areas of high concentrations of marginalized people.
Public transportation advocates urge Gov to fund more frequent service * Brooklyn Paper
Advocates gathered in Bedford-Stuyvesant on March 17 to urge Governor Kathy Hochul to increase funding for public transportation in the Big Apple in the ongoing state budget negotiations."What we're asking is for the governor to stand behind all of these millions of riders that depend on this system and prop it up and provide the world class service that everyone kind of expects from a city like New York," said Derrick Holmes of Riders Alliance.
Boston suburb works to comply with new state multifamily construction law
The town of Newton, Massachusetts is working to comply with a new state law that requires the construction of new multifamily housing units in areas served by public transit, according to reporting from the Boston Globe.The law, which went into effect in early February, requires 177 communities served by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to eliminate barriers that could restrict the zoning and construction of multifamily housing units.
Action Item: Weekend Event to Save Transit Funding
Twenty five advocacy organizations that have joined forces to fight for state funding of public transportation are holding a "Bay Area Funeral March & Rally for Public Transit" tomorrow/Saturday."Transit advocates will gather in Oakland and San Francisco to mourn the impending death of public transit - and our regional economy - if Governor Newsom and the state legislature fail to provide adequate funding for transit in the proposed FY24 state budget," wrote a representative for the coalition in a statement.
Chicago traffic: Taylor Swift, sports and more bring big crowds
Summer has arrived in Chicago.Perhaps unofficially, but sunny days, high temperatures and a variety of events across the city can only mean one thing: summer living has certainly arrived.Chicago will be bustling with sporting and live entertainment events all weekend, prompting officials and organizers to caution citizens about traffic and big crowds.
Transportation Justice Advocates Plan Rally Against TriMet Fare Hike
When TriMet leaders first floated the idea of raising bus and MAX fares in November last year, they said it would be a necessary measure to solve the transit agency's financial shortfalls.The current price of a two-and-a-half-hour adult transit pass is $2.50, which TriMet board members said is not sufficient to stave off the agency's budget deficit.
How to Navigate & Get Around Paris during the Strike
Updated March 23, 2023 Strikes are part and parcel of French life.We are currently in a season of strikes over pension reforms.But that doesn't mean cocooning is all there's left to do!If you're in Paris or planning a visit during strikes, here are tips to make the most of your stay and get around efficiently.
Sunday Night Shooting On Muni Bus Leaves One Injured, Suspect Still at Large
A Muni bus shooting just before 6 p.m. Sunday night, apparently on the 49-Van Ness, left one 34-year-old man injured and hospitalized, and the suspect fled the scene and is still at large.For the second time in four days, there's been shooting on public transit.This time a man was shot on a Muni bus Sunday night, with police being called to 13th and Mission Streets at 5:51 p.m. Sunday, according to the Chronicle.
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CTA gets $200M in federal funding for new 'L' cars
The CTA is set to begin planning for another set of new "L" cars, after the agency received $200 million in federal funding.The grant from the Federal Transit Administration, announced Friday, will allow the CTA to buy up to 300 new electric train cars to replace aging cars built four decades ago.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses re-election bid; Vallas, Johnson head for runoff
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot lost her reelection bid on Tuesday, becoming the Second City's first one-term mayor in 40 years.With no one winning more than 50% of the ballot, candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will advance to a runoff election on April 4. Lightfoot was polling in third place, with Jesus Chuy Garcia in fourth.
Op-Ed | Crime continues to go down in NYC | amNewYork
As we go into the second year of our administration, I am proud that we have made real progress on the issue that matters so deeply to all New Yorkers: public safety.The numbers are in, and the news is good: Major crime in our city is down.From serious crimes like murder and shootings to quality-of-life issues like fare evasion, enforcement is up and crime rates are lower.
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Neighborhood hero in January fire will become a firefighter
Subscribe to our daily newsletter and have the latest stories from Mission Local delivered directly to your inbox.Josué Contreras, a host at Trick Dog who ran into a burning building to save an old couple from a two-alarm fire on Jan. 13, has now decided to shift career paths.If he can meet all the requirements by June, he aims to join the city's Firefighter Recruit Training Academy, which is the first step to joining the San Francisco Fire Department.
Oliver Wendell Holmes may have been writing satirically when he called Boston the hub of the solar system, but the name stuck.After all, Holmes had a point: World-class medical facilities, universities, championship sports teams, and a healthy dose of Dunkin' all contribute to the city's gravitational pull.
Yet another food hall is opening in Atlanta, adding to the food hall boom the city is currently experiencing.This latest food hall opens next year in the Peoplestown neighborhood, part of the adaptive-reuse complex Terminal South taking shape along Ridge Avenue.It's the final stop on MARTA's planned bus rapid transit (BRT) route originating in downtown Atlanta and is just steps from the Southside Beltline trail.
New maps show scaled-back Project Connect light rail plans
AUSTIN, Texas A voter-approved plan to overhaul public transit in Austin is seeing even more changes.New proposals show a significantly scaled-back version of light rail as part of Project Connect.The initial maps that were shown to voters before they voted on the plan in 2020 showed two light rail routes one running from North Lamar Boulevard, through downtown and out east to the airport, and a second running from North Lamar Boulevard through downtown and south to Stassney Lane.
3 things to know about the Austin City Council's March 9 meeting
AUSTIN, Texas The Austin City Council is set to reconvene at City Hall Thursday morning.We took a look at three important items on the council's agenda.First, the council is looking to make sure everyone in Austin has access to public transit.Item 16 on Thursday's agenda shows the council plans to vote on accepting the "Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Policy Plan," which would make sure there are stations in northeast Austin.
Tell us: What do Bostonians do better than everyone else?
Tell Us Best sports fans?Best at navigating public transportation?If you had to choose just one, what would it be?Boston has long been a hub for brilliant and competitive people and ideas.We have the best schools.We have diehard sports fans.Award-winning movies are filmed here.We even bring the world Dunkin' Donuts.
Voters decide Measure HLA, an effort to create hundreds of miles of bus and bike lanes
Measure HLA proposes adding hundreds of miles of bike and bus lanes in Los Angeles.
The initiative has gained significant support but also faces opposition from the firefighters union due to concerns about delayed emergency response times. [ more ]
This City Leader Wants Drivers to Pay $850/Year To Register Their Cars - And Give The Money To Transit - Streetsblog USA
A Canadian politician proposed a substantial increase in car registration taxes to fund improved public transit, highlighting a shift towards reducing car dependency. [ more ]
Public transit agencies may need to adapt to the rise of remote work, says new study
Remote work can significantly reduce carbon emissions from car travel by up to 10% with a potential for 200 million tons reduction annually in the U.S.
For every 10% increase in remote workers, there is a substantial 27% drop in transit fare revenues nationally. [ more ]
Sadiq Khan's Bakerloop - brown buses until the Bakerloo line extension arrives
A new fast bus service, Bakerloop Express, along the proposed Bakerloo line extension route can benefit local commuters
The Bakerloop bus service could be a quicker and cheaper alternative to the proposed tram network during the development phase of the tube line. [ more ]
The London Overground is getting a new look and renaming its lines for the first time in almost two decades.
The current orange depiction of the lines on the Tube Map is confusing for riders, leading to the decision to redesignate each line with its own color and name. [ more ]
Metro's new subway opens in downtown L.A., connecting three lines, reducing transfers
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A 1.9-mile rail line with stops at some of downtown Los Angeles' most iconic locations opened Friday to crowds hoping to take a spin on the new trains that transit officials say were the missing link in the system."It's gonna be about half the time for me," said Margarita Navarrete, a city clerk who commutes from East Los Angeles.
Sunnyvale considers ride-share service for commuting students - San Jose Spotlight
Sunnyvale is considering partnering with a multi-city ride-share service called Silicon Valley Hopper (SV Hopper) to improve transportation accessibility for residents.
Residents spoke in support of SV Hopper, highlighting its potential benefits for students, seniors, disabled residents, and businesses in Sunnyvale. [ more ]
$15 tolls likely for nation's first congestion pricing program in New York City
New York City is finalizing plans for the first congestion pricing program in the United States, with drivers potentially having to pay $15 to enter Manhattan's busiest streets.
The aim of the toll program is to collect around $1 billion annually to improve the city's subway and bus networks and reduce pollution. [ more ]
Smarter public transit comes at the cost of rider anonymity
The New York MTA's tap-and-go system allowed anyone to track specific riders' locations, highlighting a larger issue of data collection in public transit systems.
Personal data collected by transit agencies can be sold to advertisers or shared with law enforcement.
Ransomware attacks on transit agencies pose a risk to both the agencies and the personal data of riders. [ more ]
Good Morning, News: MAX Red Line Service is Going Away For Months, Utility Company at Fault For 2020 Wildfires, and Trump's in Court (Again)
The Mercury provides news and fun every single day-but your help is essential.If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us.Thanks for your support!GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND!It might not be summer quite yet, but the weather doesn't know that!
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Ford government considers change to housing plan amid pressure from farmers | CBC News
Under pressure from farmers, Premier Doug Ford's government is considering backing off from proposals that would allow more housing to be built on Ontario's dwindling farmland, CBC News has learned.Leaders of a range of farming and agricultural groups met with senior government officials last week to raise their concerns about proposed changes to provincial land-use policy that Ford and his ministers have said will spur new home construction.
ANALYSIS | Toronto's billion-dollar budget gap looms in the background of mayoral byelection | CBC News
Toronto has money issues.That's no secret.This week candidates were pushed to address how they'll fix the city's financial woes.The topic came up as the top six polling candidates ran a proverbial gauntlet of debates.Those four events, which amounted to nearly eight hours of head-to-head interactions over two days, gave voters their best look yet at the people vying for the city's top job.
Toronto police 'will be out in full force' to prevent violence during Victoria Day long weekend | CBC News
With large crowds expected outdoors over the Victoria Day long weekend, Toronto police say they have a safety plan in place to make sure the violent attacks that marred celebrations last year won't happen again.In 2022, two men were shot, another was stabbed and seven police officers were injured during several violent incidents in the Ashbridges Bay and Woodbine Beach area.
Victoria Day 2023: What's open and closed in Toronto | CBC News
There's fun to be had in the city this upcoming long weekend, but Toronto residents will have to plan their activities and errands in advance as several businesses and service closures are happening Monday on Victoria Day.A range of free activities and attractions are happening, including the annual Victoria Day fireworks display at Ashbridges Bay Park.
Hate crimes in Toronto down slightly from year before, still higher than pre-pandemic: police | CBC News
A new report from Toronto police says the number of reported hate crimes in the city slightly decreased in 2022, but the number still remains much higher than pre-pandemic levels.The report presented Thursday at a police services board meeting said that compared to 2021, the number of reported hate crimes decreased approximately six per cent from 257 to 242.
Unions, supporters take to Ontario Science Centre in protest of plans to move building | CBC News
Supporters and representatives from several unions took to the Ontario Science Centre in Toronto on Saturday to protest proposed plans to move the iconic provincial property to Ontario Place grounds.The organizer of the event, the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU/SEFPO), argues relocating the centre would put "hundreds" of jobs at stake.
The Columbia River Gorge - known to many Pacific Northwesterners as simply "the Gorge" - is a year round, nature-fueled escape for visitors and residents of Portland, and a road-tripper's paradise for anyone in the Pacific Northwest.Stretching 75 miles on Interstate 84 in Oregon and Route 14 in Washington, the scenic byway follows the Columbia River, which divides the two states' borders, dazzling drivers with sweeping cliffside views on either route.
Push for Walkable Communities Growing (SFGate) Cyber Scare for Public Transit (WashPost) Highway to Close for SMART Train Repairs (SFChron) San Francisco Bicycling Fatalities Per Capita (Axios) Automated Cars Could Start Charging Soon (TechCrunch) Turmoil at Berkeley Transportation Division (Berkeleyside) Good Eats Along Muni's 38 Geary (SFExaminer) Oakland Pop-Up Crosswalk (Oaklandside) More Street Closures for Bay to Breakers (SFGate) Newsom and Environmental Review on Housing (CalMatters) Obit for Chester Hartman (SFChron)
Get state headlines at Streetsblog California, national headlines at Streetsblog USA Local journalism is more important than ever.
Dezeen Debate features "nice-looking" flat-pack mini electric car
The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features a flat-pack mini electric car by Stockholm tech company Luvly.Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now.Tech company Luvly has designed a flat-pack mini electric car named Luvly O that it thinks may revolutionise urban transport.The car, which is in the final stages of development, is set to be released in the second half of 2023.
N.Y. Congestion Pricing Plan Moves a Step Closer to Reality
Congestion pricing in New York City, a plan to charge 7.7 million weekday drivers a toll to enter the busy commercial districts of Lower Manhattan, cleared a significant hurdle on Friday, bringing the program one step closer to reality.The Federal Highway Administration on Friday tentatively approved an updated draft of a report commissioned by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority that identified ways to mitigate the potential harm of congesting pricing on disadvantaged communities.
Millions snap up new Germany-wide public transit ticket
Public transit companies in Germany say more than 3 million people have already snapped up a new ticket being launched Monday that allows them to use all local and regional trains, buses and metros across the country for 49 euros ($53.90) a month.The new Germany Ticket is intended to encourage people to ditch their cars in favor of more environmentally friendly forms of transportation.
Toronto hockey fans to gather downtown as Maple Leafs try to exorcise playoff demons | CBC News
Maple Leafs fans will gather in downtown Toronto tonight, as the team tries to advance to the second round of the National Hockey League playoffs for the first time since 2004.The Maple Leafs have a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning after back-to-back comeback wins in Florida, and will look to close out the series tonight on home ice.
Longtime Liberal MPP Mitzie Hunter confirms run to be Toronto mayor | CBC News
Four-term Liberal MPP Mitzie Hunter confirmed Thursday she will resign her seat at Queen's Park and run to be Toronto's next mayor."This election is a turning point for Toronto.We have the choice to either rise to the next level or go off a cliff.I will be the champion that Toronto needs so we can rise to the next level," Hunter said in a statement.
Man wanted for alleged threats in Durham may be using public transit in Toronto, police say | CBC News
Police warned the public Wednesday that a man wanted for threatening to harm another person in Durham Region may be in Toronto and riding public transit.Durham police allege Justin Bodnarchuk, 41 years old and of no fixed address, made the threats last Saturday.In a news release issued earlier this week, they said investigators have been unable to locate him.
Transit advocates protest TTC service cuts outside subway stations in 'day of action' | CBC News
Transit advocates held a "day of action" on Monday to protest TTC service cuts that are resulting in longer wait times for certain buses, streetcars and subway trains.Members of TTCriders, a volunteer-led organization of transit riders, stationed themselves outside 18 transit stops including 13 subway stations during the morning and evening commutes.
SF's "Muni Raised Me" Art Show Final Day (Feb. 24-Apr. 9)
SOMArts Cultural Center is proud to announce the second Curatorial Residency exhibition of the season, Muni Raised Me, on view February 24-April 9, 2023.Curated by Meymey Lee, Sasha Vu, and Celi Tamayo-Lee, Muni Raised Me is an exploration of belonging; to a land that is not ours, that we will never own, but that we owe.
Toronto Coun. Josh Matlow, a vocal critic of former mayor John Tory, says he is running to replace him | CBC News
Four-term Toronto city councillor Josh Matlow says he will join the increasingly crowded race to be the city's next mayor, with his first priority being a new "City Works Fund" paid for with a dedicated property tax."I know and believe in the promise Toronto holds for so many.But for far too long, our political leadership at City Hall has held this city back from reaching its full potential," Matlow said in an open letter Tuesday announcing his candidacy.
Mission Moves: Metered parking may come to northeast Mission
Hi, there!We're back with another installation of my ongoing development newsletter, Mission Moves.And this week is indeed a move - a move to move your cars.If you missed my recent enlightening piece about the Grand Theater sign relighting after 30 years, read it .Let's ride.The quest for parking I wasn't alive for the Gold Rush, but if I had to guess what it felt like to finally strike gold, I'd bet it feels pretty similar to finding an open street parking spot in the northeast Mission.
Man charged after alleged attack on Muslim woman aboard Toronto subway train | CBC News
A man has been charged after allegedly assaulting a woman who police believe was "targeted because of her Muslim faith" on a Toronto subway train last week.In a release, police say the 47-year-old was arrested and charged Thursday with possession of a dangerous weapon and assault with a weapon.
Metro's "Reimagining Public Safety" Proposal, First Step: Just Keep Paying Police and Sheriff
LAPD patrolling Metro - capture from 2017 Metro video This week's Metro board committee meetings will mark the first in a series of big board decisions on the future of policing on the Metro system.Unfortunately, the current proposal [ staff report] is effectively a three-year extension of the ~$130 million/year multi-agency contract negotiated back in 2017 rather than the fully-fleshed-out reimagined approach to public safety advocates and many transit users had hoped to see.
Police investigate after man allegedly pulls knife on Muslim woman on Toronto subway | CBC News
Police are now probing the case of a man who allegedly pulled a knife on a Muslim woman on a Toronto subway train last week as a suspected hate-motivated assault.In a news release on Wednesday, police said the incident, which took place on March 9 at about 5 p.m., is being treated as a "suspected hate-motivated" offence after officers consulted the service's specialized hate crime unit.
France's unions have put up one hell of a fight and sent a message to the rest of Europe | Cole Stangler
If French democracy were in a healthier state, Emmanuel Macron's pension reform legislation would have already been scrapped by now.Broadly unpopular from the outset, his plans to raise the country's retirement eligibility age from 62 to 64 have triggered a protest movement historically large even by French standards lasting nearly two months.
Guest Post: Franklin Street Project Highlights City Leadership Failures
San Francisco is still trying to fake its way to Vision Zero.We need a generation of new leaders who take street safety seriously
An idyllic but misleading photo of Franklin from SFMTA Note: GJEL Accident Attorneys regularly sponsors coverage on Streetsblog San Francisco and Streetsblog California.
BART and Berkeley Tussle Over Ashby Station Air Rights (Berkeleyside) Anti-Asian Incidents on Public Transit (SFStandard) BART Police Arrest Suspect in Robbery (SFChron) More on Group of East Bay Motorists Attacking Cyclists (EastBayTimes) Map Shows Walkability of Bay Area (SFChron) Scott Wiener wants More Housing (SFChron, SFExaminer, EastBayTimes) Neighborhoods that Would be Most Transformed by Housing Element (SFChron) S.F.
Goldman intros bill requiring national 14-day early voting period to combat voter suppression | amNewYork
A new House bill unveiled on Thursday by Congress Member Dan Goldman (D-Manhattan/Brooklyn) seeks to make voting easier by requiring a 14-day early voting period nationally and making polling locations more accessible.The legislation, named the "Early Voting Act," would establish a national minimum 14-day early voting period, which would include weekends, and require polling sites to stay open for at least 10 hours a day during each day of early voting.
Court decision expected Friday on injunction to stop Metrolinx tree removal at Osgoode Hall | CBC News
Lawyers representing the Law Society of Ontario have presented their arguments in a virtual courtroom, outlining why the society believes the province's Superior Court of Justice should grant an injunction to stop Metrolinx from proceeding with a plan to cut down trees at Osgoode Hall in Toronto.The provincial transit agency said the trees have to come down so it can proceed with the next steps to build a subway station for the new Ontario line.