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fromBusline News
1 hour ago
Alternative transportation

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

fromBusline News
1 hour ago
Alternative transportation

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

Women in technology
fromBusline News
1 hour ago

Editor's Note March/April 2026 - Busline News

Nominations for the 'Women To Recognize In Busing' award are open until August 1, 2026, celebrating female leaders in the bus industry.
#bay-area-transit
fromSFGATE
3 hours ago
San Francisco

You're bleeding Bay Area transit's budget with this Clipper card quirk

A shift in rider behavior is increasing credit and debit card fees, prompting a proposal for an additional $500,000 to cover costs.
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
4 days ago
East Bay (California)

Weekend Roundup: Regional Transit Measure Update, More Art at Sunset Dunes... - Streetsblog San Francisco

Regional transit measures are critical to avoid severe service cuts in the Bay Area.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
3 hours ago

You're bleeding Bay Area transit's budget with this Clipper card quirk

A shift in rider behavior is increasing credit and debit card fees, prompting a proposal for an additional $500,000 to cover costs.
London
fromianVisits
8 hours ago

Inside the closure of London's second-busiest road - the A40 Westway

The A40 Westway is undergoing major repairs due to wear and tear from heavy traffic, necessitating the replacement of road joints.
Bicycling
fromStreetsblog New York City
10 hours ago

Cycle of Rage: Wrong-Way Driver Reveals Wrong-Way Approach To Street Safety - Streetsblog New York City

Reckless drivers often evade accountability, as demonstrated by a recent incident where a cyclist was nearly hit without any police action taken.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
15 hours ago

Rod Diridon remembered as Santa Clara County transit pioneer - San Jose Spotlight

Rod Diridon Sr. significantly shaped Santa Clara County's transit system and advocated for social equity until his passing at age 87.
Environment
fromFuturism
17 hours ago

The Entire State of Maine Is Poised to Ban New Data Centers

Maine is set to freeze new data center construction until 2027 due to concerns over electricity prices and environmental impact.
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Gardai at the scene of serious crash involving bus and pedestrian in Dublin

We are currently at the scene of a serious road traffic collision on the junction of Terenure Cross, Terenure, Dublin 6W involving a bus and a pedestrian.
London food
UK politics
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Metrolink officials rushed to reassure investors as project director Sean Sweeney headed for early exit

Ireland is serious about building a metro for Dublin, but faces challenges in gaining firm support.
Skiing
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
2 days ago

Obit: Rod Diridon, Transit Leader and High-Speed Rail Advocate, Dies at 87 - Streetsblog San Francisco

Rod Diridon, Sr. was a dedicated advocate for high-speed rail and climate solutions, passing away at 87 after a significant impact on transportation.
NYC music
fromStreetsblog California
4 days ago

The Week in Short Videos - Streetsblog California

Streetsblog NYC announced a themed action movie starring Sebastian Stan, alongside updates on videos and federal land fracking proposals.
#california
California
fromStreetsblog California
4 days ago

Buffy Wicks Pushes Legislation to Cut Red Tape for Transformational Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects - Streetsblog California

AB 1976 aims to streamline California's pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure planning and construction processes.
California
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Despite Gav's Spin, Transportation Commission Funded a Lot of Highway Expansion Last Week - Streetsblog California

California invested $17.9 billion in road projects, contradicting its climate goals and exacerbating greenhouse gas emissions.
California
fromStreetsblog California
4 days ago

Buffy Wicks Pushes Legislation to Cut Red Tape for Transformational Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects - Streetsblog California

AB 1976 aims to streamline California's pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure planning and construction processes.
California
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Despite Gav's Spin, Transportation Commission Funded a Lot of Highway Expansion Last Week - Streetsblog California

California invested $17.9 billion in road projects, contradicting its climate goals and exacerbating greenhouse gas emissions.
Austin
fromPadailypost
4 days ago

New bus-only route might open the door to 7-story apartment buildings

Turning the Dumbarton Rail Corridor into a bus-only route may lead to seven-story apartment buildings in Atherton.
Brooklyn
fromUrbanplacesandspaces
4 days 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.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

The Ford government wants the power to set transit fares in Ontario | CBC News

The Ontario government proposes to regulate transit fares to create a unified fare structure across the province.
fromPortland Monthly
4 days ago

Seeing Things: Portland Shows & Events This Week, March 2026

Rowe and Garen Scribner's libretto takes its liberties, setting the action in a world where everything is green and an evil princess has ruled that nothing be eaten but peas.
Portland
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
5 days ago

Talking Headways Podcast: Civil Rights, Civic Transport - Streetsblog USA

The Trump administration is moving to rescind regulations that protect civil rights in transportation projects.
New York City
fromNBC New York
4 days ago

City Council adds free transit proposal to its preliminary budget response

City Council proposes an alternative budget to address a $6 billion shortfall without raising taxes or cutting essential services.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Metrolink's 550k boss Sean Sweeney quits in fresh blow to transport project

Mr. Sweeney departs from MetroLink due to personal reasons after two years, prompting an international search for his replacement.
SOMA, SF
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
6 days ago

Op-Ed: Don't Blow Sunday Streets - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Francisco's budget cuts threaten the Sunday Streets program, vital for community health and cohesion, by eliminating significant funding from the Department of Public Health.
Toronto startup
from99% Invisible
5 hours ago

Service Request #5: Is My Car in a Lot of Trouble? - 99% Invisible

Predatory towing involves companies impounding vehicles and demanding inflated fees, often using aggressive tactics and local spotters.
Boston
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

'BPS transportation is failing us': School bus delays have Boston parents calling for change

Thousands of students face delays in school transportation despite claims of improved on-time performance by Boston Public Schools.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
12 hours ago

Day Around the Bay: SF Police Are Cracking Down on Scofflaw Cyclists

San Francisco police are intensifying enforcement against cyclists violating traffic laws, particularly in high-injury areas.
Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

The Voorhees law of traffic: when overtaken slow cars seem to always catch up at a red light

Mathematics reveals that the perception of slower cars catching up at traffic lights is an illusion, as spacing remains constant on average.
#high-speed-rail
Environment
from99% Invisible
4 days ago

Service Request #4: How Does the Grid in Phoenix Work? - 99% Invisible

Phoenix's extreme summer heat underscores the critical importance of a reliable electrical grid for survival.
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 days ago

Breaking: Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Woman on Deadly Ocean Avenue - Streetsblog New York City

A hit-and-run driver killed a woman at a dangerous Brooklyn intersection, highlighting ongoing issues with speeding and pedestrian safety.
London politics
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Less than two weeks into the job, Dublin Bus CEO Billy Hann was grilled by politicians over the reliability of its service

Billy Hann aims to improve Dublin Bus services through structural changes informed by his aviation background.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Transit officials announce clean air investments in South Bronx thanks to congestion pricing revenue | amNewYork

Congestion pricing funds will replace diesel trucks with hybrid models to reduce air pollution in the city.
Bicycling
fromStreetsblog California
6 days ago

Viral Newport Beach Road Rage Incident Leads to Arrest, Highlights Limits of Painted Bike Lanes - Streetsblog California

A violent road rage incident against cyclists in Newport Beach led to an arrest and raised concerns about driver behavior and bike infrastructure.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago

Transit Safety For the People, By the People - Streetsblog USA

The RIDER Safety Act proposes hiring transit ambassadors to enhance safety in public transit without police involvement.
California
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

No Kings Rallies Throughout California - Streetsblog California

Record attendance of 8 million at No Kings rallies across the U.S., with significant participation in California's major cities.
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

AOC urges Hochul to scrap plan that would widen Cross Bronx Expressway | amNewYork

Ocasio-Cortez emphasized the need to protect the community, stating, 'On behalf of my constituents and nearly 64,000 local residents impacted by this project, I am requesting that your administration reject any plans to expand the Cross Bronx Expressway beyond its current footprint.'
NYC politics
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 days ago

The Hopkins Street battle is back: Berkeley reopens 'toxic' debate over bike lane

Cyclists protested for protected bike lanes on Hopkins Street, but city officials shelved the project, leading to ongoing safety and mobility concerns.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Cyclist (20s) dies following collision with truck in Dublin city centre

A cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene of an incident in Dublin, prompting ongoing investigations and traffic disruptions.
SF parents
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

With more older drivers on the road, states try to balance safety and mobility

A 12-year-old boy, Emmet Zodrow, was critically injured by a car driven by an elderly woman who confused the brake and gas pedals.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 days ago

State Bill Would Stop Highway Expansions Near Vulnerable New Yorkers - Streetsblog New York City

New York State will halt highway expansions near public housing and asthma hotspots to protect vulnerable communities from pollution.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
6 days ago

Good Morning, News: PCC Strike Ends, TSA Workers Finally Get Paid, and a Hospital Forced a Woman to Appear in Virtual Court While in Labor

Support for local journalism and arts is crucial for community enrichment and cultural coverage.
#vision-zero
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Traffic safety improvements frequently die by popular vote. It's time to stop that

Vision Zero, a Swedish road safety philosophy, proves traffic deaths are preventable through proper street design, enforcement, and awareness, yet Americans resist safety improvements due to normalized traffic violence.
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Traffic safety improvements frequently die by popular vote. It's time to stop that

Vision Zero, a Swedish road safety philosophy, proves traffic deaths are preventable through proper street design, enforcement, and awareness, yet Americans resist safety improvements due to normalized traffic violence.
Boston
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago

How to Tell the Story of a Highway Teardown - Streetsblog USA

Ian Coss's podcast 'The Big Dig' explores Boston's highway teardown project, and his Highway Teardown tour examines similar infrastructure reimagining efforts across twelve American cities.
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

'Highway Therapy': Lawsuit Reveals Alarming Details Of NYPD's Rampant Car Culture - Streetsblog New York City

"It's sad, really," said Schwartz's lawyer John Scola. "It's just someone who's trying to do his job, and then, because he didn't basically bow down to the egos of Chell and Kaz, his whole life gets uprooted and he has to endure years of hardship, because these people essentially have a bruised ego."
NYC politics
Portland
fromopb
6 days ago

Ashland council votes to remove city offices from community center

Ashland City Hall closed due to safety issues, employees relocated to community center, which is now banned for office use.
California
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

StreetSmart 15: Homes Before Highways - Streetsblog California

Over 800 homes demolished in six years for highway projects in California, revealing how transportation investments reduce housing supply and destabilize communities while remaining overlooked in housing policy debates.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago

Wednesday's Headlines: We 404'd The Times Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The New York Times often fails to credit Streetsblog for local coverage, relying instead on their content management system for information.
European startups
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Legislators Temporarily Cut Data Centers From Oregon Tax Break Bill

Oregon's budget subcommittee blocked new data center projects from tax break eligibility until summer 2027, preventing hundreds of millions in additional subsidies to already-profitable companies like Amazon, Meta, Apple, and Google.
#transportation-funding
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

California Must Stop Expanding Highways - Streetsblog San Francisco

California allocates transportation funding to highway expansion projects despite tailpipe pollution causing half of state greenhouse gas emissions, contradicting the need to prioritize sustainable travel alternatives.
Portland
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

This Oregon City Is One of the Top Places to Live in the West

Beaverton, Oregon ranks as the second best place to live in the West for 2026, highlighting its environmental commitment and quality of life.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

Competing Bills Leave Oregon's Recreation Industry in Limbo as the State's Legislative Session Nears its End - SnowBrains

Oregon's 2014 Supreme Court ruling nullified liability waiver enforceability, causing insurance carriers to exit, premiums to rise, and recreation amenities to close, with proposed SB 1517 failing to adequately restore waivers while SB 1593 seeks comprehensive reform.
Environment
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Dear Trump: the Future Belongs to the Efficient - Streetsblog USA

Life expectancy increases with energy consumption only at low levels; beyond 40-50 GJ per capita, additional energy use shows minimal health benefits and may correlate negatively in wealthy nations.
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Why This State Is Fighting To Get Its First 'Active Transportation Plan' - Streetsblog USA

Missouri is the most populous state without a statewide active transportation plan, despite nearly one-third of its residents lacking a driver's license and alarming fatality rates among vulnerable road users.
Alternative transportation
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

Tax the Rich? Oregon Voters Could Weigh In on First-of-its-Kind Wealth Tax

A proposed 2 percent wealth tax on Oregon assets above $30 million would generate $2.7 billion annually to address the state's fiscal crisis affecting schools and transportation.
Cars
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Flashing Yellow Lights

Hazard lights do not legalize illegal parking, stopping, or leaving vehicles unattended; drivers remain obligated to obey traffic laws and signals.
fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago

Fair Transit = Fareless TriMet

We already pay the bulk of the TriMet operating budget through (mostly employment) taxes (49%), federal operating grants (13%), state and local revenue (8%). That's a total of 70% that everybody has already paid—even folks who aren't passengers. Passenger revenue only covers 6% of the TriMet budget.
Portland
#trimet
US politics
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Oregon Democrats Want to Nix Trump's Tax Cuts From State Code

Oregon lost $888 million from federal H.R. 1 tax changes; progressives seek to restore $311 million by repealing three replicated federal tax breaks.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
4 weeks ago

Good Morning, News: The City's Pothole Crisis, Portland Fire Basketball May Be Delayed, and the US (Most Likely) Bombed an Iranian Girls' School

Portland Mercury seeks reader support for local journalism and arts coverage while addressing city infrastructure challenges including pothole repair funding and Lloyd mall developments.
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

Planning a break is such a tricky thing

Last night I had a dream and you were in it, and I was in it with you. I was doing the packing I never did. Not sure how it started, that's how dreams go. But I was nervous that you might show up. Just like you were nervous I'd be there. Eventually you did show up, but your head was buzzed and dyed orange.
Relationships
Miscellaneous
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Friday Video: Should We Stop Calling Them 'Low-Traffic Neighborhoods'? - Streetsblog USA

London low-traffic neighborhoods increase pedestrian and cyclist activity, reduce unnecessary cars, and expand space for art, play, and community life.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Talking Headways Podcast: Poster Sessions at Mpact in Portland - Streetsblog USA

Fifteen-minute neighborhood, 20-minute neighborhood, smart growth, new urbanism. Right. I think they all are discussing the same thing, come to the same conclusion. And so, you know, how do we create a closer proximity of like housing and those essentials? I think parking lots are a big gap. And so Portland removed parking requirements, which kind of frees up this space to be developed into something else.
Real estate
Public health
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

The Week In Short Videos - Streetsblog California

Joe Anthony produces engaging Streetsblog Los Angeles videos that amplify transportation and livability issues, expanding audience reach.
Alternative transportation
fromTravel + Leisure
4 weeks ago

This Is the Best State for a Road Trip in an Electric Car in the U.S.-and No, It's Not California

Delaware ranks as the top state for electric vehicle road trips due to its dense charging network, low costs, compact size, and flat terrain that reduces range anxiety.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Aisle Be Damned: Dems and GOP Unite in Oregon In Bid To Legalize Kei Trucks - Streetsblog USA

Bipartisan bill legalizes small-format 'kei' trucks in Oregon, enabling affordable, safer local transport and reducing use of large, polluting vehicles.
Portland
fromPortland Monthly
1 month ago

Portland Protests, by the Numbers

Portland has a 35-year history of sustained civil disobedience and protest activism, from environmental demonstrations to police brutality protests, often met with federal intervention and aggressive law enforcement responses.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Improving Road Safety Is A Win For The Climate, Too - Streetsblog USA

Hundreds of preventable fatalities and more than 13 million metric tons of climate pollution would be avoided by 2045 if Congress passed legislation that answered advocates' long- time demand to require state DOTs to set declining annual fatality targets - and reallocate highway money to safety projects if they don't meet those goals, according to a new analysis from Evergreen Action.
US politics
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

StreetSmart 14.1 - What to look for from the 2026 Legislature - Streetsblog California

Sacramento legislators are advancing e-bike regulation, transit enforcement expansion, and transit governance reforms, though structural transit changes face delays from pending state reports.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Initiative to Divert Clean Energy Funds to Cops Moves Ahead Under Constrained Timeline

A Multnomah County judge ruled largely in favor of a ballot initiative seeking to divert 25 percent of Portland's clean energy fund to police hiring, though both sides claim victory over the decision.
Environment
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Opinion: Stop Asking If People Want to Ride Bikes - Streetsblog USA

Utopian car-focused narratives created widespread car dependency; planners must design inclusive, safe infrastructure to enable practical mobility for everyone rather than just reflect current preferences.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Commentary: US DOT's Misguided War on Bikeways - Streetsblog USA

U.S. DOT rescinded bike-infrastructure grants despite evidence that protected bike lanes and trails save lives, reduce pollution, and do not increase congestion.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

What the 'Abundance' Agenda Could Mean For Equitable Transportation - Streetsblog USA

The new "abundance" agenda can deliver a wealth of equitable transportation options - but only if its proponents recognize how our glut of highways has contributed to the "scarcity" they say they hope to tackle, advocates are saying.Inspired by the Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson's book of the same name, "abundance" became a political buzzword across America in 2025, inspiring a universe of think-pieces and justification for a raft of deregulatory policy proposals.
US politics
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Portland City Administrator Tells Staff ICE Facility Will Remain Open

I will tell everyone we are committed to that facility staying open. A lot of our residents, community members who are seeking federal assistance through immigration have to use this facility, and we want to make sure that facility is still an option for people to be able to use. Because if that facility is closed, people have to go across state lines to actually have those services provided.
Portland
US politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Opinion: Transportation Researchers Still Care About Equity. This Week They're Proving It - Streetsblog USA

A unified convening champions transportation equity as federal programs, oversight, and policies are cut, disrupted, and repurposed in ways that deepen existing injustices.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Mayor's Roundtable Aims to Reinvigorate Central City, With or Without Key Stakeholders

Portland's Central City Roundtable, a public-private partnership formed from Governor Kotek's task force recommendations, aims to revitalize downtown through increased foot traffic, office workers, housing development, and enhanced daytime services.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The DOT's new beautification council could Trumpify U.S. transportation infrastructure

A new DOT council will push classical architectural aesthetics into U.S. transportation infrastructure design and advisory recommendations.
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