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Silver Falls State campground to close through next summer for renovations

Upgrades to aging infrastructure at Oregon State Parks begin September, with Silver Falls State Park temporarily closing its campground.
#congestion-pricing
from www.nytimes.com
2 months ago

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.
from www.amny.com
4 months ago

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

Congestion pricing delay impacting MTA projects
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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.
#community-advocacy
from Brooklyn Eagle
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Improvements coming to deadly strip of Brooklyn's Atlantic Avenue

Improvements announced for safety on deadly strip of Atlantic Avenue.

East New York LIRR Station Should Also be Revamped, Advocates

Community advocates demand improvements to East New York LIRR station.
East New York LIRR station overlooked for upgrades amidst large Broadway Junction project.

Improvements coming to deadly strip of Brooklyn's Atlantic Avenue

Improvements announced for safety on deadly strip of Atlantic Avenue.

East New York LIRR Station Should Also be Revamped, Advocates

Community advocates demand improvements to East New York LIRR station.
East New York LIRR station overlooked for upgrades amidst large Broadway Junction project.
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Skanska is about to transform a Brooklyn marine terminal into a major offshore wind hub

Skanska awarded $861 million contract for offshore wind port project in Brooklyn.
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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.

The Central line is going to operate an emergency timetable - with a third fewer trains during rush hour

The Central line is facing severe delays with services being reduced by nearly a third during rush hour.
Upgrades to trains on the Central line have resulted in a lightly reduced service, exacerbated by ongoing fleet issues.

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.

The Central line is going to operate an emergency timetable - with a third fewer trains during rush hour

The Central line is facing severe delays with services being reduced by nearly a third during rush hour.
Upgrades to trains on the Central line have resulted in a lightly reduced service, exacerbated by ongoing fleet issues.
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Williamsburg Subway Stop Gets ADA 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.
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