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NYC parents
fromNew York Post
8 hours ago

Transit officials warn NY, NJ commuters to work from home during World Cup as rideshares put on notice

Commuters in New York and New Jersey are advised to work from home during the World Cup to avoid severe travel disruptions.
#san-francisco
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
7 hours ago

Caltrans repaves northbound 19th Ave. in San Francisco; locals, business owners brace for delays

19th Avenue in San Francisco is closed for 70 hours for repaving, causing significant traffic disruptions.
SOMA, SF
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Body Found Near SF On-Ramp Shortly After Weekend Construction on I-80

A deceased person was found near a SoMa freeway onramp, likely due to a drug overdose, shortly after construction work was completed.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
7 hours ago

Caltrans repaves northbound 19th Ave. in San Francisco; locals, business owners brace for delays

19th Avenue in San Francisco is closed for 70 hours for repaving, causing significant traffic disruptions.
SOMA, SF
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Body Found Near SF On-Ramp Shortly After Weekend Construction on I-80

A deceased person was found near a SoMa freeway onramp, likely due to a drug overdose, shortly after construction work was completed.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

California's wildlife bridge became a target for the right. Now it's eyeing the finish line

The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing in California will open on December 2, providing safe passage for wildlife despite facing criticism and delays.
California
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

$2.5 million bridge over Highway 101 planned in Northern California

$2.5 million in federal funds will be used to design and build a pedestrian bridge over Highway 101 on tribal lands in California.
#public-transit
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 days ago

Keep New York Moving: Antonio Reynoso's Six-Point Plan for Transit That Matches Our Reality - Streetsblog New York City

Public transit funding must be prioritized to address New York City's transportation and equity issues.
#amtrak
Boston
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Drawing a line: As Amtrak brings Metro-North track access fight to court, MTA calls claim of passenger service cutbacks a distraction' | amNewYork

Amtrak plans to cut passenger service due to access issues with MTA's Bronx tracks affecting the Penn Access project.
Los Angeles
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

This Coastal California Train Route Is Expanding Service Ahead of the World Cup-and It's a Scenic Way for Fans to Travel to Matches

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner adds daily roundtrip service between San Diego and Los Angeles for easier access to World Cup games.
Boston
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Drawing a line: As Amtrak brings Metro-North track access fight to court, MTA calls claim of passenger service cutbacks a distraction' | amNewYork

Amtrak plans to cut passenger service due to access issues with MTA's Bronx tracks affecting the Penn Access project.
Los Angeles
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

This Coastal California Train Route Is Expanding Service Ahead of the World Cup-and It's a Scenic Way for Fans to Travel to Matches

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner adds daily roundtrip service between San Diego and Los Angeles for easier access to World Cup games.
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

The housing trend reinventing the California suburbs

Megan Keithly's experience reflects a growing trend where new homeowners prioritize living near working farms, engaging in activities like making homemade diaper cream from local ingredients.
Agriculture
Mission District
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
6 days ago

Eyes on the Street: Alameda Improves Access to Cross-Alameda Trail - Streetsblog San Francisco

New ramps in Alameda will enhance access for cyclists and pedestrians between Jean Sweeney Open Space Park and the Wood Street neighborhood.
#california
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

California judge rebukes Trump-backed plan that bypasses state authority in oil pipeline restart

A California judge ruled against the Trump administration's attempt to restart oil pipelines, affirming state regulations over federal orders.
California
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

60 Minutes Tackles CA's $125 Billion Train to Nowhere

California's high-speed rail project has faced significant delays and cost overruns, now estimated at $125 billion, with no tracks laid yet.
California
fromStreetsblog
1 month 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.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

California judge rebukes Trump-backed plan that bypasses state authority in oil pipeline restart

A California judge ruled against the Trump administration's attempt to restart oil pipelines, affirming state regulations over federal orders.
California
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

60 Minutes Tackles CA's $125 Billion Train to Nowhere

California's high-speed rail project has faced significant delays and cost overruns, now estimated at $125 billion, with no tracks laid yet.
California
fromStreetsblog
1 month 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.
East Bay food
fromKqed
1 week ago

These Workers Keep Produce Moving In the Golden State | KQED

California's food supply relies on the Oakland Produce Market and the maintenance of irrigation canals by Big Valley Divers.
Environment
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
3 days ago

Caltrans and MTC to Hold Greenwashing Panel for North Bay Freeway Widening - Streetsblog San Francisco

The planned $500 million widening of SR 37 is criticized as environmentally harmful and misleadingly labeled as a resilience project.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
5 days ago

Bay Area Transit Tuesday Mash Up: Caltrain to the Game, BART Wrap Test, and... - Streetsblog San Francisco

Caltrain and BART are enhancing transit experiences with themed trains and creative designs to attract fans and generate revenue.
E-Commerce
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

UPS Found a More Profitable Business Than Package Delivery - And It's Worth $706 Billion

UPS is significantly reducing Amazon deliveries and focusing on profitable returns through its Happy Returns subsidiary.
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

Orange County makes the call, ends freeway call box service

"While the need for safe, reliable roadside assistance hasn't changed, the way people access help has," Transportation Authority spokesperson Eric Carpenter stated. "We're focusing on modern tools like 511 and freeway service patrols to deliver faster service while reducing the need for drivers to leave their vehicles in potentially dangerous conditions."
California
Alternative transportation
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Earth Day gift: Congestion pricing tolls to help fund truck fleet makeover in NYC

Congestion pricing tolls will fund the replacement of older diesel trucks with cleaner vehicles in NYC, improving air quality and reducing emissions.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Bay Area deals with detours and delays during I-80 weekend closure in SF

A 55-hour closure of eastbound I-80 in San Francisco is underway for a major repaving project to improve safety and ride quality.
NYC food
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Op-ed | NYC Council's last-mile facilities' bill could be last straw for small businesses | amNewYork

New York City's regulatory environment poses significant challenges for small businesses like Fairly Nuts, threatening their operations and future viability.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Debate over last-mile delivery bill heats up in first City Council hearing | amNewYork

Intro 518 aims to regulate last-mile delivery facilities for worker safety but faces opposition due to potential job losses.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

SF SoMa businesses say weekend Caltrans roadwork on I-80 chased customers away: 'Kind of slow'

Eastbound I-80 in San Francisco is closed for repaving, causing detours and reduced business for local shops.
#data-centers
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Data science

People would rather have an Amazon warehouse in their backyard than a data center | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Data science

People would rather have an Amazon warehouse in their backyard than a data center | TechCrunch

Silicon Valley
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

'You're a liar.' Why the world's biggest building boom has run into a wall in California

Public opposition to data centers in California is rising, impacting investment and job creation in the state.
#transportation
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

Commentary: Is a Transporter Bridge the 100-Year-Old Solution for the Estuary Crossing We've all been Looking for? - Streetsblog San Francisco

A transporter bridge could provide a cost-effective solution for pedestrian and cyclist access between Western Alameda and Jack London Square.
fromGothamist
1 month ago
Washington DC

America's horrible trains mean you have no alternative to hourslong airport lines

The U.S. lacks high-speed rail, causing travel issues during TSA staff shortages.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
1 week ago

Commentary: Is a Transporter Bridge the 100-Year-Old Solution for the Estuary Crossing We've all been Looking for? - Streetsblog San Francisco

A transporter bridge could provide a cost-effective solution for pedestrian and cyclist access between Western Alameda and Jack London Square.
Washington DC
fromGothamist
1 month ago

America's horrible trains mean you have no alternative to hourslong airport lines

The U.S. lacks high-speed rail, causing travel issues during TSA staff shortages.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Caltrans to close 1.6 miles of I-80 in SF. 'It's going to be crazy.'

Caltrans is closing a section of Interstate 80 for 55 hours, urging drivers to use alternate routes due to expected congestion.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
1 week ago

Caltrans and Alameda Officials Celebrate Launch of Nimitz Freeway Widening Project Through Oakland's Chinatown - Streetsblog San Francisco

The Oakland-Alameda Access Project aims to widen freeways, raising concerns about increased traffic and emissions in Chinatown.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Logistics Landscapes: The Architecture of the 24-Hour Supply Chain

Warehouses are the defining architecture of the 21st century, reshaping urban landscapes and logistics infrastructure significantly.
San Francisco
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week 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.
#urban-logistics
#los-angeles
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Streets for All: SoCal Could Fund All of Southland's High-Speed Rail with EIFD - Streetsblog California

Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

This rail line would get you to the Grove, the Beverly Center and Cedars-Sinai. Is it L.A.'s 'missing link'?

The K Line extension aims to enhance Los Angeles' rail network, potentially increasing daily ridership to 100,000 and transforming transit culture.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Streets for All: SoCal Could Fund All of Southland's High-Speed Rail with EIFD - Streetsblog California

Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

This rail line would get you to the Grove, the Beverly Center and Cedars-Sinai. Is it L.A.'s 'missing link'?

The K Line extension aims to enhance Los Angeles' rail network, potentially increasing daily ridership to 100,000 and transforming transit culture.
fromCalifornia Post
1 month ago

'Precarious' situation as damaged shipping containers arrive at Port of Long Beach

Aerial views showed multiple containers stacked and on the verge of dangerously teetering into the water, with many in uneven and awkward positions.
US news
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Weekend Roundup: New SMART Schedule, More High-Speed Rail Context... - Streetsblog San Francisco

The Marin-Sonoma Coordinated Transit Service Plan enhances bus and rail service, increasing frequency and connectivity for North Bay residents.
San Francisco
fromArchDaily
2 weeks 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.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

California transit agency land could support 240,000 homes

California transit agencies own 2,875 parcels totaling 7,827 acres that could accommodate nearly 240,000 housing units to address the state's housing shortage.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

L.A. County rail boom: What trains are coming and when

Backers of the K Line extension view it as a crucial component of Metro's strategy to provide a connected transit system, which is essential for residents who depend on public transportation.
Los Angeles
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

America's Fastest Trains Are Here-but Rail Experts Say High-speed Travel Is Still Years Away

True high-speed rail in the U.S. is still years away despite recent advancements and public support. Rail experts emphasize that actual high-speed rail requires dedicated infrastructure and faster trains, similar to systems in Europe and Asia.
Alternative transportation
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
1 month ago

NJ's new Portal North Bridge helped ease a transit meltdown days before official opening

NJ Transit avoided major service collapse when the new Portal North Bridge opened early to replace failed Amtrak catenary infrastructure on the aging Portal Bridge.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

How could Oakland raise billions in revenue? New report suggests removing freeways

Urban highways occupy valuable land that generates minimal tax revenue compared to potential development, with Oakland potentially gaining $23.9 billion by removing freeways within three miles of downtown.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Dozens of containers lost, damaged while en route to Port of Long Beach, Coast Guard says

32 shipping containers fell overboard from the OOCL Sunflower during heavy North Pacific weather, with 57 additional containers damaged upon arrival at Long Beach port.
US news
fromNew York Daily News
1 month ago

Portal North Bridge opening next week means full, faster service for N.J. commuters

Portal North Bridge opens for passenger service next week, enabling faster train travel between New York and New Jersey with improved reliability and reduced commute times.
US politics
fromnj
2 months ago

Why this backroom deal between 2 governors matters for millions of New Jersey and New York commuters

Kathryn Garcia becomes Port Authority executive director while Jean Roehrenbeck becomes deputy executive director, restoring a 13-year-vacant position and increasing New Jersey's influence.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Top 5 Railroad Equipment & Railcar Leasing Stocks: Picks & Shovels of Logistics

The railroad industry is a logistics artery, but the companies supplying the equipment that moves freight are where the real money gets made. Locomotives, railcars, tank cars, and digital rail systems are the picks and shovels of modern logistics. These companies capture recurring revenue from manufacturing, leasing, and maintenance contracts, benefiting from regulatory replacement cycles, nearshoring tailwinds, and the simple reality that freight must move.
Business
History
fromLos Angeles Times
7 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: Oil and the sea built Wilmington's future

Wilmington evolved from a Civil War military hub into a major port city, then declined after losing official port status to San Pedro in 1897 before being annexed by Los Angeles in 1909.
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Policy Brief: Is Canada's trade infrastructure up to the task?

Canadian agricultural exports must diversify away from dependence on U.S. markets and constrained infrastructure to reduce trade risk and improve access to Asia and Europe.
US politics
fromwww.njspotlightnews.org
2 months 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.
#gateway-tunnel
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Gateway Tunnel: New York and New Jersey sue Trump admin in another effort to keep major Hudson River rail project alive amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
US politics

Gateway tunnel project commission sues Trump admin to release federal funds for new rail tunnels amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
US politics

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

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
US politics

Gateway Tunnel: Trump admin attorneys tell federal judge it will begin disbursing project funds early next week | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Gateway Tunnel: New York and New Jersey sue Trump admin in another effort to keep major Hudson River rail project alive amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
US politics

Gateway tunnel project commission sues Trump admin to release federal funds for new rail tunnels amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
US politics

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

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
US politics

Gateway Tunnel: Trump admin attorneys tell federal judge it will begin disbursing project funds early next week | amNewYork

Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 month 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.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | Why New York can't afford to get last-mile delivery wrong | amNewYork

Neighborhood last-mile distribution centers keep deliveries fast, affordable, and sustainable; heavy regulation would raise costs, eliminate jobs, and harm New York neighborhoods.
Environment
fromFortune
2 months ago

Gasoline-starved California is turning to fuel from the Bahamas | Fortune

Gasoline supplies are shipped via the Bahamas to California, increasing costs due to refinery closures, pipeline absence, and Jones Act shipping constraints.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Gateway tunnel commission sues DOT as shutdown deadline nears

MANHATTAN - THE GATEWAY COMMISSION SUED the U.S. Department of Transportation, alleging the agency is withholding $205,275,358 in contractually required payments for the $16 billion Hudson River rail tunnel project and forcing a potential work stoppage Feb. 6 that could cost about 1,000 jobs, reports The case, filed in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, comes as the Gateway Development Commission warns its credit line is exhausted and contractors may be unable to keep building sites active on both sides of the river.
Brooklyn
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

The unseen strain on Bay Area's Vessel Traffic Service workers amid partial government shutdown

Vessel Traffic Service workers monitoring San Francisco Bay ships work without pay during the partial government shutdown, maintaining critical water safety operations invisibly to the public.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Dire consequences loom for NYC area if Trump allows Gateway Tunnel rail project to stall without funding, Schumer warns amNewYork

The commission has continued work on the project since the federal funding freeze by utilizing a line of credit, GDC CEO Tom Prendergast said during the meeting. However, he said that was only a temporary solution that will not last past next Friday. We have now drawn down nearly all of the available sources and credit and can no longer continue funding construction without access to the original project's funds, Prendergast said.
US politics
California
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Highway Projects Still Grab Biggest Share as California OK's Nearly $1B in State Transportation Funding - Streetsblog California

California approved $988.7 million in transportation investments prioritizing highways and road safety while including some transit, walking, and bicycling funding.
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.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | President Trump's transportation policy idiocy | amNewYork

The administration is prioritizing car travel over traffic safety by blocking use of federal grants for automated speed cameras and bike/pedestrian infrastructure.
fromGothamist
2 months ago

Gateway Hudson River tunnel funds are flowing, but no shovels are in the ground

Construction remains paused for now and we continue to work with our contractors to plan how to deploy these funds in the most effective way and get workers back on the job to resume some construction as soon as possible,
US politics
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

California county considers adopting costliest transit ride in the state

The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System faces a roughly $500 million funding gap over the next four years, but it's not due to diminishing services. Regional riders are enthusiastic about the transit system - it has one of the fastest growing riderships in the country and ranks third for the number of passenger trips and passenger miles in California. However, like other major transit agencies such as BART, the MTS kept things moving after the pandemic through one-time emergency funds from federal and state subsidies.
California
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