7 Years After Summer of Hell,' the Subway Is Approaching Another Crisis
Congestion pricing in New York, halted due to unpopularity, puts transportation system at risk of another crisis. Lack of funding endangers critical upgrades and infrastructure maintenance.
Editorial | New York and MTA stuck in fantasyland without congestion pricing, or a real funding alternative | amNewYork
Congestion pricing delay impacting MTA projects
7 Years After Summer of Hell,' the Subway Is Approaching Another Crisis
Congestion pricing in New York, halted due to unpopularity, puts transportation system at risk of another crisis. Lack of funding endangers critical upgrades and infrastructure maintenance.
Editorial | New York and MTA stuck in fantasyland without congestion pricing, or a real funding alternative | amNewYork
Is the Seine Clean Enough to Swim? Olympic Triathletes Wait on Testers.
Paris Games swimming events were canceled due to poor water quality in the Seine, but competition expected to resume after efforts to improve cleanliness.
Paris has undertaken extensive measures to clean the Seine River in preparation for Olympic events, involving significant investment and infrastructure upgrades.
New elevators at Metropolitan Av / Lorimer St complex make G & L subway stations fully accessible on April 1, 2024.
Upgrades include elevators, stairs, tactile strips, signage, and public announcement system funded by the Federal Transit Administration grant.
London's weekly railway news
The need for upgrading London rail transport infrastructure is highlighted.
Challenges and delays in various projects on London's rail network are discussed.
As water rates climb, many are struggling to pay for an essential service
Household water rates rising due to infrastructure upgrades
New federal legislation proposed for water assistance program
140m rail plan to tackle Elizabeth line and Great Western problems
Network Rail announced plans to restore the railway near London Paddington with a £140m initiative, aiming to address persistent issues and delays affecting multiple train services.
Actions to improve railway reliability include over 1,000 identified tasks to pre-empt defects, more frequent inspections, and infrastructure upgrades like fitting devices to detect issues earlier.
Safe Routes to School Program charts course ahead as infrastructure plan turns 4 years old - Austin Monitor
Austin's Transportation and Public Works Department is working on improving pedestrian and bike routes to schools in the city.
The Safe Routes to School Program has completed 425 projects and is on track to spend its remaining budget by 2028.
Funding for these infrastructure upgrades came from 2016 and 2020 mobility bonds, with a specific allocation for projects around charter schools.
This New York jail is transforming into a mixed-use housing development
Ulster County Jail in Kingston is being transformed into a mixed-use housing community to address the housing crunch in the region.
Roadway improvements near the Port of Redwood City to ease traffic congestion
Improving traffic congestion at Highway 101/Highway 84 interchange near Port of Redwood City with $28 million funding from Regional Measure 3 toll funds for infrastructure upgrades.
Bronx Metro-North proposal receives vote of approval from City Planning Commission - Bronx Times
The Bronx Metro-North station plan includes new stations in Morris Park, Hunts Point, Parkchester/Van Nest, and Co-Op City, aiming to bring new housing and jobs to the area.
Transforming hoarding into digital displays among Havering's planning applications
Havering Council received varied development proposals to consider, impacting different areas like housing, commercial spaces, and infrastructure across boroughs.
London's weekly railway news
The Elizabeth line faces safety concerns, while rail projects and upgrades continue in London.
Labour pledges to fix a million potholes a year in England
Labour pledges to fund councils to repair up to a million potholes a year in England.