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fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Thursday Morning What's Up: Tahoe Likely to See Early-Season Snow Next Week

Early-season snow is likely to fall in the Sierra next week as a storm system takes aim at California in the middle of next week. This system is likely to bring more rain to the Bay Area than the mini system that came through Wednesday. [Chronicle] A person was hit by a BART train at 12th Street/City Center Station in Oakland Wednesday evening, but was removed from the trackway alive.
California
fromTime Out New York
1 week ago

New York just ranked as the second-best city in the world

New York just scored the silver medal on the global stage, coming in as the number two city in the world in Resonance Consultancy's 2026 World's Best Cities ranking. Yes, London hung onto the crown again, but New York City isn't exactly sulking in the corner. Our racked up praise for its cultural might, airport power moves and the kind of urban glow-up only New York can pull off, from shiny towers to subway upgrades that, miraculously, appear to be happening in real life.
New York City
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Wednesday's Headlines: Shiny New Mayor Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor-elect Zohran Kwame Mamdani must prioritize expanding bike infrastructure and implement a comprehensive livability agenda immediately to improve urban transportation and quality of life.
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Sunday Links: Bystander Hit by Stray Bullets in SF While Walking Past Group of Strangers

A man walking past a group of strangers near Van Ness Avenue and California Street in SF was hit by stray bullets Friday night around 11:50 pm. The group, who may have been arguing at the time, fled the scene, and the victim was taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. A trial will proceed against David Pokorny, 45, of El Cerrito who is suspected of threatening to torture and kill Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee.
San Francisco
from48 hills
2 months ago

Opposition grows to Lurie's zoning plan that would transform San Francisco - 48 hills

we will not leave rent-controlled units and small businesses behind.
Real estate
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

A gondola to Dodger Stadium? How about a gondola to the Big A?

Anaheim is studying a gondola and other autonomous transit options to connect Disneyland, the Convention Center, Angel Stadium and Honda Center.
San Francisco
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

What feels safer, BART or bus? Explore a new trove of Bay Area transit survey data

AC Transit riders are disproportionately low-income and have far less vehicle access than BART and ferry riders, revealing stark transit equity disparities.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

IBX on track for Jackson Heights: A melting pot of flavors and tradition awaits

IBX light rail will enhance connectivity between Brooklyn and Queens, improving access to cultural destinations in Jackson Heights.
#mta
#toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 months ago
Toronto

'There is going to be inconvenience,' TTC says of summer-long diversions on 3 streetcar routes | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
6 months ago
Toronto

'There is going to be inconvenience,' TTC says of summer-long diversions on 3 streetcar routes | CBC News

#subway
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Bay Area Clipper card outage brings free rides as fares go up

Outage on Clipper cards caused free transit fares for Bay Area commuters amid fare increases.
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

Clipper Card System Goes Down, Free-For-All Ensues For BART and Muni

The Clipper system is experiencing an outage on all operators this morning. Please be prepared to pay your fare with another form of payment if required by your transit agency.
San Francisco
fromBusline News
4 months ago

VVTA Bus Operators Honored For Life-Saving Actions And Dedication To Public Safety - Busline News

Operator Damian Moody was recognized for his commendable efforts during a potentially life-threatening situation. After noticing a young passenger unresponsive on his bus, Damian made repeated attempts to wake the individual and promptly alerted his manager. When the young man still did not respond, Damian calmly contacted 911, providing precise information to emergency dispatch.
Alternative transportation
London food
fromIslands
4 months ago

The World's Most Jaw-Dropping Subway Stations, According To Experts - Islands

Some subway stations are architectural marvels, redefining public infrastructure and enhancing transit experiences.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago

Ford, Chow set to speak at joint announcement in Toronto on Tuesday | CBC News

Ford and Chow will address transit issues at a press conference with provincial ministers.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
5 months ago

'We know this morning was frustrating for many': Reopened Blue Line hobbled by signal problems

MBTA announced free fares due to signal issues causing delays on Blue Line after service interruption.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago

Union employees to vote on new VTA contract proposal months after transit strike

"It's great," Daniel Macias said. "I don't drive because of my knee situation, medical. But, if I didn't have the transit, I wouldn't be able to get around as much."
Alternative transportation
#bart
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
6 months ago
East Bay (California)

Now arriving at Berkeley stations: BART's new saloon-style fare gates

BART is upgrading fare gates to improve security and reduce fare evasion.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
Mission District

Major medical emergency' closes Warm Springs BART station

BART Warm Springs station closed due to a medical emergency, likely involving a train incident.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
5 months ago

Broadway Junction $500M overhaul sparks hope and fear in Brooklyn transit hub

A $500 million investment aims to modernize Broadway Junction, but concerns of gentrification loom large in the community.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

NJ Transit engineers on strike after contract negotiations fail - wreaking havoc on commuters

NJ Transit has reached a major strike involving locomotive engineers, the first since 1983 due to unresolved contract negotiations.
fromSFGATE
6 months ago

Caltrain is red-hot with Bay Area riders, but trouble lies ahead

"You just have to do it," Caltrain spokesperson Dan Lieberman told SFGATE about the massive investment in electric trains, a project that cost nearly $2.5 billion. "When you deliver a better service, you start seeing the results we have right now. People can't get enough of it."
Alternative transportation
fromwww.amny.com
6 months ago

Bronx man arrested after pushing senior into subway station wall

Sherlock Arana, a 37-year-old Bronx man, was arrested for allegedly pushing a 70-year-old woman into a wall in a Manhattan transit hub.
NYC politics
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

Amtrak cuts NYC service for construction - and everyone from the governor to commuters is bracing for three years of chaos

Amtrak's service cuts for tunnel repairs threaten to disrupt commutes, causing concerns over increased crowding and delays for three years.
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 months ago

Tired of slow zones on the TTC? There could be more identified soon | CBC News

TTC spokesperson Stuart Green noted, "While we have no idea how many minor defects the survey might find, we assume it will find some."
Toronto
Toronto startup
fromStreetsblog
6 months ago

Friday Video: Ken Jennings Has a Web Series About Transit! - Streetsblog USA

Ken Jennings is promoting public transit through a new web series that explores its impact on society.
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