Londoners split over TfL's major upgrade of Piccadilly Line
Londoners are divided over the planned 2.9 billion upgrade to the Piccadilly Line, with concerns about prioritization of other Underground lines. [ more ]
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. [ more ]
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. [ more ]
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. [ more ]