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San Francisco
fromThe Oaklandside
3 hours 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.
fromIndependent
6 hours 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
#buffalo
fromIslands
10 hours ago
NYC food

New York's Once-Thriving Powerhouse Is Reshaping With Revitalized Neighborhoods, Waterways, And Local Flavor - Islands

fromAol
10 hours ago
NYC food

New York's Once-Thriving Powerhouse Is Reshaping With Revitalized Neighborhoods, Waterways, And Local Flavor

NYC food
fromIslands
10 hours ago

New York's Once-Thriving Powerhouse Is Reshaping With Revitalized Neighborhoods, Waterways, And Local Flavor - Islands

Buffalo is an underrated city with a rich history, vibrant neighborhoods, and a renowned food scene, currently experiencing a resurgence.
NYC food
fromAol
10 hours ago

New York's Once-Thriving Powerhouse Is Reshaping With Revitalized Neighborhoods, Waterways, And Local Flavor

Buffalo is an underrated city with a rich history, vibrant neighborhoods, and a renowned food scene, particularly known for its buffalo wings.
Design
fromArchDaily
17 hours ago

Elevated Infrastructure and Public Space: Reclaiming the Ground Below

Elevation creates secondary spaces beneath infrastructure that are often underutilized and informally occupied.
#treasure-island
SF food
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

"Off the Grid" Waterfront Fest + Free Ferry Rides (Treasure Island)

Treasure Island is hosting a weekly Saturday market with food vendors, music, and activities from April 11 to May 16, 2026.
SF food
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

"Off the Grid" Waterfront Fest + Free Ferry Rides (Treasure Island)

Treasure Island is hosting a weekly Saturday market with food vendors, music, and activities from April 11 to May 16, 2026.
SF food
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

"Off the Grid" Waterfront Fest + Free Ferry Rides (Treasure Island)

Treasure Island is hosting a weekly Saturday market with food vendors, music, and activities from April 11 to May 16, 2026.
SF food
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

"Off the Grid" Waterfront Fest + Free Ferry Rides (Treasure Island)

Treasure Island is hosting a weekly Saturday market with food vendors, music, and activities from April 11 to May 16, 2026.
SF food
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

"Off the Grid" Waterfront Fest + Free Ferry Rides (Treasure Island)

Treasure Island is hosting a weekly Saturday market with food vendors, music, and activities from April 11 to May 16, 2026.
SF food
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

"Off the Grid" Waterfront Fest + Free Ferry Rides (Treasure Island)

Treasure Island is hosting a weekly Saturday market with food vendors, music, and activities from April 11 to May 16, 2026.
SF food
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

"Off the Grid" Waterfront Fest + Free Ferry Rides (Treasure Island)

Treasure Island is hosting a weekly Saturday market with food vendors, music, and activities from April 11 to May 16, 2026.
SF food
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

"Off the Grid" Waterfront Fest + Free Ferry Rides (Treasure Island)

Treasure Island is hosting a weekly Saturday market with food vendors, music, and activities from April 11 to May 16, 2026.
SF food
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

"Off the Grid" Waterfront Fest + Free Ferry Rides (Treasure Island)

Treasure Island is hosting a weekly Saturday market with food vendors, music, and activities from April 11 to May 16, 2026.
SF food
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

"Off the Grid" Waterfront Fest + Free Ferry Rides (Treasure Island)

Treasure Island is hosting a weekly Saturday market with food vendors, music, and activities from April 11 to May 16, 2026.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
4 days ago

Good Morning, News: Mercury Transportation Issue Drops and Broadway Bridge Reopens? In the Same Week? Curious. - Portland Mercury

A Northeast Portland drug treatment facility closed, affecting nearly 50 women, while local news covers transportation issues and a lawsuit against PacifiCorp.
#albert-bridge
London
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Albert Bridge reopens to pedestrians and cyclists

Albert Bridge has reopened to pedestrians and cyclists after safety inspections confirmed no additional risk from recent movement changes.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

How will the 8.5m Albert Bridge repair be funded?

Council to decide on funding 8.5m repairs for Albert Bridge, with urgency to reopen despite complex funding timelines.
#ferry-systems
Travel
fromIslands
1 week ago

10 Most Highly Affordable Ferry Rides With Breathtaking Views Of The Sea - Islands

Public ferry systems offer scenic, affordable transportation options that enhance travel experiences in many cities.
Travel
fromAol
1 week ago

10 Most Highly Affordable Ferry Rides With Breathtaking Views Of The Sea

Public ferry systems offer scenic, affordable transportation options that enhance travel experiences in many cities worldwide.
Travel
fromIslands
1 week ago

10 Most Highly Affordable Ferry Rides With Breathtaking Views Of The Sea - Islands

Public ferry systems offer scenic, affordable transportation options that enhance travel experiences in many cities.
Travel
fromAol
1 week ago

10 Most Highly Affordable Ferry Rides With Breathtaking Views Of The Sea

Public ferry systems offer scenic, affordable transportation options that enhance travel experiences in many cities worldwide.
Washington DC
fromStreetsblog USA
6 days ago

How To Push A Livable Streets Project Forward - Even in the Era of Federal Clawbacks - Streetsblog USA

Christopher Coes is leading AmericaFWD to advance sustainable transportation projects in U.S. communities, especially those affected by funding cuts.
Madrid food
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 days ago

The subway that brought life back to Quito's historic center

Natividad Dominguez, a salchipapa vendor in Quito, has seen her business thrive since the metro's introduction, despite her personal fear of using it.
fromTechzine Global
1 week ago

AIDA Cruises deploys enterprise IT across floating cities

AIDA's approach to IT infrastructure prioritizes availability through redundancy, with each vessel operating two physically separated data centers in different fire zones to ensure critical services remain operational.
Digital life
San Francisco
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

The Embarcadero Freeway: Elevated Infrastructure and Urban Regeneration in San Francisco

Cities are demolishing elevated concrete freeways to create parks and enhance urban regeneration.
#transportation
fromBusline News
6 days ago
Alternative transportation

Message From 2026 UMA EXPO: Fast-Moving Policy Environment Requires Education & Determination - Busline News

Portland
fromPortland Mercury
4 days ago

The Mercury's JOYRIDE Issue Is Out Now! - Portland Mercury

Transportation is a vital aspect of life in Portland, covered in the April issue of the Mercury titled 'Joyride.'
fromBusline News
6 days ago
Alternative transportation

Message From 2026 UMA EXPO: Fast-Moving Policy Environment Requires Education & Determination - Busline News

Portland
fromPortland Mercury
4 days ago

The (Somewhat) Amazing Race - Portland Mercury

A race was conducted to determine the fastest mode of transportation in Portland among various participants using different vehicles.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Off the Mainland: Floating Architecture Projects Redefining the Built Environment

Floating architecture adapts to water levels, using buoyant materials and anchoring systems to address environmental challenges in coastal regions.
Brooklyn
fromUrbanplacesandspaces
1 week ago

Rebuilding Place in the Urban Space

Siloed transit planning hinders effective connections between projects like IBX and Penn Station Access, limiting regional transit network potential.
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

DOT's Greenpoint Greenway Project Doesn't Dream Big Enough - Streetsblog New York City

The new Brooklyn waterfront greenway project on Commercial Street is insufficient to meet the growing demand for pedestrian and bike space.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

New dry-dock facility for Thames Clipper boats

A new dry-dock facility for Uber Boat by Thames Clippers will enhance maintenance and safety for its fleet starting in early 2027.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

These Underrated Cruises Offer Longer Voyages and Lower Fares-and They're Perfect for Retirees and Remote Workers

Repositioning cruises offer cost-effective long voyages but may include more days at sea, which may not appeal to all travelers.
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

Walk from Lake Merritt to the Ferry Building? Bay Skyway path could connect Oakland and SF

John Goodwin, the communications director for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, stated that the West span path part of the project is 'effectively paused' in the early planning stage, with the soonest work advancing in 2027.
East Bay (California)
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Candela raises 30m as electric ferries gain momentum amid fuel price surge

The funding round, the company's largest to date, brings total capital raised to €129 million and cements Candela's position as the best-funded electric vessel manufacturer globally. The round was backed by existing investors including EQT Ventures, SEB Private Equity, KanDela AB and Ocean Zero LLC, alongside a new €8 million investment from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group.
European startups
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Op-Ed: Let's Make Transit Work for Marin - Streetsblog San Francisco

After over 45 years of daily service, Golden Gate Transit will be massively cutting service to Marin County's southernmost Highway 101 bus pad stops effective April 12, as part of the inter-agency MASCOTS plan that overhauls public transit in Marin and Sonoma counties.
San Francisco
NYC food
fromTime Out New York
2 weeks ago

You'll be able to drink booze on the Staten Island Ferry starting this Friday

Beer, hard seltzers, and canned cocktails return to Staten Island Ferry, enhancing the passenger experience with expanded snack options.
Travel
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

How Cruise Tourism Supports Global Port Economies

Cruise tourism significantly boosts port city economies through various sectors like hospitality, logistics, and local businesses.
fromHoodline
1 month ago

East River Park Rises, and Lower Manhattan Wonders What It Lost

The city has rebuilt large stretches of East River Park and raised portions of the shoreline to blunt storm surges and future sea-level rise. The elevated terrain now does double duty as public playground and flood barrier, with new courts, lawns and pathways taking over much of the old footprint.
NYC real estate
#portal-north-bridge
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

New York City's next transportation revolution might be on the water

New York City's Blue Highways program uses ferries and cargo bikes to reduce delivery times and emissions by redirecting freight from trucks to waterways.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

70-year-old Humber yacht club set for closure gets another chance to address concerns | CBC News

Toronto Humber Yacht Club receives reprieve from closure to address environmental and community concerns before lease renewal decision in June.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Why Some Congresspeople Want to Go Big on Greenways - Streetsblog USA

The Parks to People Act proposes $300 million in federal funding for walking and biking infrastructure as essential transportation tools, despite political opposition dismissing them as distractions.
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Opinion: The Federal Railroad Administration's Proposed Amtrak Restructuring is Worth Considering - Streetsblog USA

While dozens of other countries have delivered fast, modern train networks, we are stuck with a skeletal system built largely on slow, 19th-century alignments. Even developing nations are passing us by. There is growing recognition at the federal level that things need to change, but substantial and comprehensive reform would require an act of Congress.
Alternative transportation
fromBusline News
4 weeks ago

Hampton Roads Transit President & CEO William E. Harrell To Retire - Busline News

Together, we have accomplished so much with our outstanding operators, mechanics, administrative staff, commissioners and representatives from the cities served by HRT. Our organization is thriving. We have strengthened transit services, enhanced the customer experience, expanded our impact, and supported the regional economy by ensuring our customers can access work, medical care and other critical destinations.
Alternative transportation
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

A Scotland to France ferry could relaunch under 35bn regeneration plan

A Rosyth–Dunkirk ferry could relaunch this year as part of a €40bn (£35bn) Dunkirk port regeneration, restoring passenger and freight links to mainland Europe.
California
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

Berkeley-to-San Francisco ferry plan takes key step forward

Berkeley approved a zoning change enabling a new ferry terminal and rebuilt pier serving all-electric ferries to San Francisco, pending funding and multiple approvals.
#ss-red-oak-victory
#nyc-ferry
Real estate
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

First look: London is getting the city's 'first' floating park

Royal Victoria Dock West will create a 12-hectare floating hub with homes, a park, and a wellness centre featuring a lido, sauna, and spa.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

'Weird and beautiful': Taking the commuter ferry from Hingham's ice-blanketed harbor

Hingham/Hull MBTA ferry canceled most trips this week because ice formed in Hingham Shipyard harbor, halting operations despite use of an ice-breaking tug.
Science
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Seattle just built the world's first light rail on a floating bridge

A light rail will run on a floating Lake Washington bridge, using track-bridge structures and bearings to accommodate movement while keeping tracks aligned.
US politics
fromwww.njspotlightnews.org
1 month ago

Gateway is a pain - for now. Here's how it will make your life better

The new Portal Bridge will eliminate a key bottleneck on the Northeast Corridor and advance Amtrak's $16 billion Gateway project despite funding disputes delaying completion.
fromSustainable Bus
2 months ago

Stagecoach and Go-Ahead selected for first phase of Liverpool City Region bus franchising - Sustainable Bus

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has confirmed on January 23rd the operators that will deliver the first phase of its new bus franchising system, bringing buses back under public control for the first time since deregulation in the 1980s. The move places Liverpool among a small group of English regions outside London to adopt a franchised public transport model, fundamentally changing how local bus services are planned, funded and delivered.
UK news
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guardian view on Labour's plan for railways in the north: a slow train coming | Editorial

Northern England's rail network is severely underfunded, causing slow, unreliable services and prompting a planned multi-stage Northern Powerhouse Rail upgrade including a new Bradford station.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Ferry service could relaunch after more than 15 years

A Rosyth–Dunkirk ferry could resume later this year, with DFDS running a 20‑hour cargo and passenger crossing three times weekly before early 2027.
Public health
fromBloomberg.com
2 months ago

New York City's Worst Highways Can Lead Somewhere Better

Residents of Los Sures face ongoing harmful noise and air pollution from the Roebling Street onramp that burdens playgrounds and public spaces.
National Football League
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Ferry Building Projection Show (Feb. 5-7)

Free evening projection shows at the Ferry Building celebrate 60 years of the Super Bowl with interactive voting and a Vince Lombardi Trophy "takeover" experience.
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak

Jeff Bezos's Koru uses teak; Myanmar old-growth teak is illegal due to military-linked trade and sanctions, driving yacht-makers toward plantation and synthetic alternatives.
US news
fromSun Sentinel
2 months ago

New water taxi service launches between Miami and Miami Beach

Free water taxi links Miami and Miami Beach to reduce commuter traffic, runs scheduled crossings, connects to the free trolley, costs about $1.2 million annually.
London politics
fromLondon On The Inside
1 month ago

A Large Floating Park Could Be Coming to London

Royal Victoria Dock West will become London's largest floating destination with a large floating park, year‑round wellness facilities, floating homes, and increased public open space.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Scotland-France ferry could relaunch amid 35bn Dunkirk regeneration plan

A Rosyth–Dunkirk ferry may launch later this year amid a 40bn (35bn) Dunkirk regeneration focused on low‑carbon energy, batteries and maritime logistics.
Real estate
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Building at the Edge: New York and Hong Kong's Competing Waterfront Logics

Coastal development balances capital drives, public access, sustainability, and urban identity, forcing trade-offs evident in New York City and Hong Kong waterfront projects.
#heritage-conservation
fromArchDaily
1 month ago
Renovation

Shaping Architectural Continuity: 25 Revitalization Projects Across Historic, Industrial, and Natural Sites

fromArchDaily
1 month ago
Design

Heritage Transformations, New Capital Cities, and Residential Innovations: This Week's Review

fromArchDaily
1 month ago
Renovation

Shaping Architectural Continuity: 25 Revitalization Projects Across Historic, Industrial, and Natural Sites

fromArchDaily
1 month ago
Design

Heritage Transformations, New Capital Cities, and Residential Innovations: This Week's Review

Science
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

The navy veteran guiding cruises away from storms

A former Royal Navy meteorologist remotely monitors global weather to guide cruise ships, advising captains to avoid storms and ensure passenger safety and comfort.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Gateway Tunnel: Federal funds still frozen after Trump admin appeals order to temporarily fund Hudson River rail project | amNewYork

Federal funds for the Gateway Tunnel project remain frozen while a judge’s order to release withheld funds is stayed pending the Justice Department’s appeal.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Bay Area ferry services thriving with big plans for future as other transit agencies face challenges

Ferry ridership is rising; agencies plan fleet replacements and service expansions, with new vessels arriving from 2027 through 2033.
US news
fromSustainable Bus
2 months ago

HRT expands on-demand transit services with Via in Hampton Roads, Virginia (USA) - Sustainable Bus

HRT expanded its app-based OnDemand microtransit to Chesapeake and Hampton, extended Newport News service, operating through October 2026 with $2 fares and free launch rides.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

The impact of road signs on economic development

When routes are well organized, there are clear directional signs, and speed limits become reasonable. The early installation of warning signs allows transport companies to plan deliveries more accurately and avoid delays. For businesses, time is money. When a truck carrying goods does not spend hours detouring due to an unclear traffic scheme or stuck in traffic where it could have been avoided thanks to competent traffic management, fuel costs, driver wages, and vehicle maintenance costs are reduced.
Alternative transportation
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Royal Docks plans would add floating parkland and residential boat berths

The plans would affect an area known as Royal Victoria Dock West, which is the end closest to London City Hall and the Cable Car. If carried out, the two biggest changes will be a range of floating walkways reaching into the dock, lined with water plants. The other change will be the introduction of walkways on the south side of the dock for long-term residential boat moorings.
Real estate
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Exhibition opens Friday on alternative visions for the Brooklyn Marine Terminal

RED HOOK - A SPECIAL EXHIBITION - "Brooklyn Marine Terminal: Past, Present, & What's Next for Red Hook?" - will hold its opening Friday night from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Compere Collective, 351 Van Brunt St. in Red Hook. The display, hosted by Resilient Red Hook in collaboration with Pratt Institute's School of Architecture, features student work that explores alternative visions for the BMT, bringing academic insight, community priorities and design innovation together.
New York City
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle Pilot Extended - Streetsblog San Francisco

Alameda secured 19 months of additional funding for the Woodstock water shuttle, increasing weekly departures 84% since launch and supporting non-car transportation between Oakland and Alameda.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Time running out for S.S. United States as group pushes for preservation

ALABAMA - THE HISTORIC S.S. UNITED States ocean liner, currently undergoing environmental remediation work in Mobile, Alabama ahead of its planned sinking and conversion to an artificial reef off of Florida's coast, was this week given a tentative April departure date from that port for its final destination, Fox 10 WALA reports . The new timeline has lit a fire under the New York Coalition to Save the S.S. United States, the preservation group battling to save the ship .
US news
Travel
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

I canceled my flexi' ferry tickets. Did I lose all my money?

Flexible ferry tickets should allow changes or refunds; unclear website warnings and inflexible customer service led to unjust forfeiture of a deposit for medical reasons.
fromTime Out New York
2 months ago

Amtrak is finally restoring this popular route into NYC

Beginning in early March, Amtrak will restore all suspended and combined Empire Service trains between New York Penn Station and Albany-Rensselaer-months earlier than originally expected. The decision will bring back three daily round-trip trains that vanished last year and marks a rare commuter win in a stretch otherwise defined by tunnel repairs and transit headaches. So why did service disappear in the first place? Blame the East River Tunnel.
US news
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