#public-transit

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Canada news
fromThe Globe and Mail
6 hours ago

Officials urge people to take transit or work from home to avoid World Cup congestion

Toronto is implementing a comprehensive transportation plan for the World Cup to prevent congestion and ensure smooth movement of crowds.
#bart
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
7 hours ago

Transit Agencies Mark Progress as Ballot Efforts Intensify - Streetsblog San Francisco

BART achieved its highest ridership since the pandemic with 225,832 trips on February 5, reflecting a broader recovery in public transit.
fromwww.cbc.ca
10 hours ago

Toronto plans to increase transit, close roads to keep people moving around city during FIFA World Cup | CBC News

Sharon Bollenbach, executive director for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto Secretariat, emphasizes the city's commitment to ensuring a positive experience for visitors, residents, and businesses during the event.
Canada news
California
fromwww.housingwire.com
12 hours ago

Newsom warns cities of lawsuits over California SB 79 law

California Gov. Gavin Newsom threatens legal action against noncompliant cities regarding a housing reform law for higher density near public transit.
#mta
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
New York City

WINTER STORM: MTA system to remain operational as NYC experiences big snowfall, MTA chair says amNewYork

New York City
fromTime Out New York
8 hours ago

The MTA just launched a new app that promises faster, safer commutes. Does it deliver?

The rebuilt MTA app enhances real-time tracking, station navigation, and accessibility for subway and bus riders in New York.
New York City
fromGothamist
1 day ago

MTA will bring modern fare gates to more subway entrances, board says

MTA will install modern fare gates at every entrance of 20 stations by year-end to reduce fare evasion and improve accessibility.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
New York City

WINTER STORM: MTA system to remain operational as NYC experiences big snowfall, MTA chair says amNewYork

DC food
fromStreetsblog USA
1 day ago

How DC's Mayor and Council Chair Thwarted Every Effort to Better Its Streetcar - Streetsblog USA

DC Streetcar's failures stem from political interference and inadequate planning, leading to a short, ineffective route.
fromEmilysneddon
22 hours ago
Typography

Fran Sans Essay - Emily Sneddon

Fran Sans is a display font inspired by the unique destination displays of San Francisco's diverse public transit system.
#service-cuts
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: National Shutdown Against ICE, Don Lemon arrested, Senate Dems to Frame Loss as Win (Again), More TriMet Drama, Councilors Want Local Rules on Detention Centers Enforced, Developers! Developers! Developers!

San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
1 day ago

Op-Ed: Let's Make Transit Work for Marin - Streetsblog San Francisco

Golden Gate Transit will cut service to Spencer Avenue bus pads, creating a transit desert in a previously transit-rich area.
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: National Shutdown Against ICE, Don Lemon arrested, Senate Dems to Frame Loss as Win (Again), More TriMet Drama, Councilors Want Local Rules on Detention Centers Enforced, Developers! Developers! Developers!

LA Dodgers
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Commentary: Dodger Walk: A great city needs a walking path to blue heaven. Do it, Frank McCourt

Frank McCourt's tenure led to public transit options for Dodger Stadium, including shuttle buses, but traffic congestion remains a significant issue.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days 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
fromStreetsblog
6 days ago

The Week in Short Videos - Streetsblog California

Sacramento voters will have a chance to pass a ballot measure that would fund safer streets and better transit.
California
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Junos week is here. Here's what you need to know, from road closures to free music shows | CBC News

The Junos are bringing significant events and road closures to Hamilton, impacting travel and public transit from March 24 to March 31.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
6 days ago

Snhetta Built a Metro Station in Riyadh That Reflects the Entire City Back at You - Yanko Design

The bowl-shaped canopy, its underside ground to a flawless mirror finish, acts as what the team describes as an urban periscope. From above ground, the city is reflected downward into the station.
London
#transportation-policy
fromCity Limits
6 days ago
NYC politics

Opinion: Hochul Must Rescue New York Transit Riders From a Wider Cross Bronx Expressway

The governor must prioritize reducing vehicle miles traveled and improving public transit options for New Yorkers.
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Claire Valdez: In Congress, I Will Fight For Transit and Bike Lanes - Streetsblog New York City

Federal transportation policy prioritizes highways over public transit, harming working-class New Yorkers who depend on transit, walking, and biking while enriching auto industry interests.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
6 days ago

Opinion: Hochul Must Rescue New York Transit Riders From a Wider Cross Bronx Expressway

The governor must prioritize reducing vehicle miles traveled and improving public transit options for New Yorkers.
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Claire Valdez: In Congress, I Will Fight For Transit and Bike Lanes - Streetsblog New York City

Privacy technologies
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

Metrolinx firewall preventing third-party apps from using real-time train data for Finch West LRT | CBC News

Metrolinx's firewall restricts real-time data access for Finch West LRT, impacting third-party apps' accuracy in train arrival predictions.
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Mets expanding transportation options to Citi Field in 2026 | amNewYork

The fan experience is our top priority, Katie Haas, executive vice president of ballpark operations, said. As the area around Citi Field undergoes changes, we're excited to offer fans more ways than ever to get to the ballpark. These new options provide greater flexibility today, and we're equally excited about the long-term vision for the area and what it will mean for the fan experience in the years ahead.
New York Mets
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Claiming a better deal: Why MTA says Hochul's auto insurance reforms will be boon for transit riders | amNewYork

Governor Hochul and MTA leadership propose auto insurance reform to save the MTA $50 million annually in personal injury payouts, redirecting funds toward transit service improvements.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

With threat of $7 gas - is it cheaper to drive or take Bay Area mass transit? Here's what we found

Rising gas prices to $7 per gallon make public transit significantly more cost-competitive than driving for Bay Area commuters, with potential daily savings exceeding $7 on some routes.
New York City
fromwww.timeout.com
2 weeks ago

NYC is planning a major redesign of 14th Street

New York City is redesigning 14th Street from river to river to enhance the successful busway with improved pedestrian spaces, greenery, and safety features while maintaining transit priority.
fromSustainable Bus
2 weeks ago

Kinetic to deploy 201 zero-emission buses under $446 million Auckland Transport contract - Sustainable Bus

Kinetic has been awarded all four contract units included in the Tranche 3 bus services tender for Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland. The contract has a total value of NZD755 million (around USD446 million) and represents the largest contract award received by the company in the city to date.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

The Week in Short Videos - Streetsblog California

L.A. Metro transit ambassadors are making Metro trains and buses safer and more welcoming. SBLA speaks with real life ambassadors, and Madelyn Brozen, co-author of a recent UCLA study that found ambassadors are improving Metro riders' experiences.
NYC parents
US news
fromBronx Times
2 weeks ago

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Getting the Bronx moving: What's being done to help connect more residents across their city more swiftly - Bronx Times

New York City's new mayor revived a paused bus lane project on Fordham Road in the Bronx to increase bus speeds from 4 mph to faster transit for 130,000 daily riders.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Monday Headlines: Regional Responsibilities Edition - Streetsblog Empire State

Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne was appointed co-chair of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council, which oversees billions in federal transportation funding across the downstate region.
Los Angeles
fromQueerty
3 weeks ago

The Los Angeles Metro wants you to "ride the D" - Queerty

Los Angeles Metro's D Line extension t-shirt with the slogan 'Ride the D' generated viral social media attention for its double entendre appeal.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Like an Uber Share' but public: South Bay city to bring low-cost, rideshare-style public transit service

The all-electric vehicle service will allow riders to move anywhere within the city and help address cracks in the current public transit system that left students and others stranded, according to the Sunnyvale City Council, which unanimously approved the service this week.
Alternative transportation
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago

Kansas City is Again Expanding Its Once-Mocked Streetcar - Streetsblog USA

Kansas City's expanding streetcar system demonstrates how targeted transit infrastructure reduces car dependency, reconnects segregated neighborhoods, and catalyzes economic development across multiple districts.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | New York City's Paratransit system is essential to helping New Yorkers get where they need to go | amNewYork

Paratransit delivered over 11 million trips in 2025, improving reliability, satisfaction, on-time performance, and lowering cost per trip while expanding digital access.
Public health
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Whether you use it or not, better public transit makes your commute better

Investing in public transit can reduce car trips by 5–10%, sharply lowering congestion, commute times, stress, health issues, and overall commuter costs.
Real estate
fromIslands
1 month ago

Jersey City's Lively Neighborhood Is A Walkable Area With Standout Restaurants And Artsy Attractions - Islands

Journal Square is a highly walkable, artsy Jersey City neighborhood with rich history, iconic landmarks, strong transit access, and growing residential and commercial development.
New York City
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Queens police seek suspect after groping on Q44 bus

A 19-year-old woman was groped on a Q44 MTA bus near Parsons Boulevard and Union Turnpike; NYPD seeks the suspect with surveillance images.
California
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

The Week in Short Video - Streetsblog California

AI bus cameras improve transit commutes; Streetsblog shares videos and bike tips; California VMT tax remains unlikely; High-Speed Rail coverage is saturated.
fromNewsday
1 month ago

LIRR bathroom stowaways a stubborn problem amid fare evasion crackdown

"I'm paying several hundred dollars a month for a monthly ticket, and this guy has never paid," said Greenberg, of Coram. "That's thousands of dollars a year."
US news
Tech industry
fromBusline News
1 month ago

Scheidt & Bachmann Selected By Pittsburgh Regional Transit For Farebox Modernization - Busline News

Scheidt & Bachmann USA was selected by Pittsburgh Regional Transit to deliver a next-generation bus farebox system integrating new hardware and software.
US politics
fromVulture
1 month ago

Stephanie Pratt Does Not Want her Brother Spencer for Mayor of L.A.

Stephanie Pratt opposes Spencer Pratt's L.A. mayoral bid due to no public-transit plan, alleged misconduct, and inexperience; she would support him only for Pacific Palisades.
California
fromThesanjoseblog
1 month ago

San Jose's AI Boost Makes Bus Rides Quicker and Greener Citywide

Citywide AI signal-priority system cuts San Jose bus travel times by about 20% across all 24 routes, improving sustainability, safety, and rider experience.
#san-francisco
Travel
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

How to Get Between San Francisco and Santa Clara's Levi's Stadium Without a Car

Travel between San Francisco and Santa Clara ranges from $11–$13 public transit trips taking about 90 minutes to $65–$200 rideshares with variable time due to traffic.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Pete Buttigieg's replacement wants to ban cities from making buses free to ride - LGBTQ Nation

A proposal would require cities receiving Federal Transit Administration funds to charge bus fares or risk losing federal funding.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

New transit coalition wants Mayor Mamdani to put pedal to the metal on expanding Fair Fares' benefits, making buses fare-free | amNewYork

Advocates demand doubling New York City's Fair Fares eligibility, free bus and paratransit rides, faster service, and improved accessibility including more elevators and ramps.
US news
fromBusline News
1 month ago

Greater Dayton (OH) RTA's 'Proudly Serving' Fleet Creates Community Connections Through Bus Wraps - Busline News

Greater Dayton RTA launched a "Proudly Serving" bus-wrap program (21 buses, 2021–2023) honoring Montgomery County communities with photos, facts, and community-specific designs.
Travel
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Couldn't TriMet Have Done Some Advertising?

Low public awareness and minimal visible promotion of TriMet routes contribute to lower ridership and funding challenges.
Film
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

L.A. Metro relocates buses with 'Melania' ads after 'extensive and severe' vandalism

Los Angeles Metro relocated buses carrying ads for the "Melania" documentary after widespread graffiti vandalism on promotional posters to protect riders, employees, and assets.
#super-bowl-lx
fromBusline News
1 month ago

Laketran And Geauga Transit To Honor Rosa Parks - Busline News

Laketran and Geauga Transit, both located in northeastern Ohio, will honor the life and legacy of Rosa Parks through a weeklong tribute recognizing her courage and the lasting impact of her actions on civil rights in America. Rosa Parks, born February 4, became a symbol of strength and resistance in 1955 when she refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on a segregated bus in Montgomery, AL. Her decision helped ignite the Montgomery Bus Boycott and propelled the nation forward in the fight for equality. Today, she is remembered as the "Mother of the Modern-Day Civil Rights Movement."
Social justice
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Super Bowl events to close streets throughout San Francisco for 11 days

Levi's Stadium is over 40 miles from downtown San Francisco, but that doesn't mean the city isn't the official doorstep to the Super Bowl. The event is on Feb. 8, but starting Friday, several blocks downtown along with streets in two other San Francisco neighborhoods are closing to traffic for Super Bowl-related events. City officials are actively warning locals and visitors to take public transit and avoid driving if they can, especially when passing by several major areas downtown.
San Francisco
US politics
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 month ago

Administration Officials Search for Buses to Throw One Another Under, Trump Insults Ilhan Omar After Man Attacks Her, and Jack Evans Is Back - Washingtonian

Dangerously cold weather will continue, causing school closures and transit adjustments, while administration officials publicly clashed over a fatal Minneapolis shooting.
#accessibility
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

Snowstorms expose accessibility gaps for people with disabilities: Toronto advocates | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

Snowstorms expose accessibility gaps for people with disabilities: Toronto advocates | CBC News

fromPortland Monthly
1 month ago

A Bus Trip to Hood River in Its Sleepy Season

"Hey, a rainbow!" I, the lone passenger on a Mount Adams Transportation Service (MATS) bus that just crossed the Columbia into Hood River, exclaim. "Oh, yeah, I get to see those all the time," the driver responds. "Last week I saw two double rainbows." My inner 5-year-old is envious. A few hours later I see my second rainbow of the day-it's not a double arch, but the tally is still pretty cool.
Travel
New York City
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Cycle of Rage: NYC Is A HELLSCAPE For Pedestrians - Streetsblog New York City

Sidewalks, curb-cuts, bus stops and bike lanes are largely unshoveled after the storm, leaving pedestrians, wheelchair users and parents unable to travel safely.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Brooklyn hate crime: Suspect sought for attacking man at L train station with anti-LGBTQ slurs and fists amNewYork

A man assaulted a 24-year-old on a Manhattan-bound L train in Williamsburg after hurling anti-gay slurs; police have released images and seek the suspect.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Man slashed on Bronx train over bottle of cologne: cops

Two suspects allegedly slashed a 24-year-old man on a northbound 5 train in the Bronx over a requested bottle of cologne; suspects remain at large.
fromBrownstoner
2 months ago

The Good Life: Private Parking in Brooklyn

It's possible to live your entire life in Brooklyn and never own a car. Of course, public transportation routes and stops are not perfect. There are places in the borough that are not served well at all, but for most people in what is called "brownstone Brooklyn," everyday life doesn't include car ownership. If it isn't prudent or possible to walk or bike, then we hop on a bus or the subway,
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

Mamdani pledges to bring equity to 'deeply unequal' New York City during MLK Day celebration at BAM * Brooklyn Paper

Higher taxes on wealthy New Yorkers are needed to fund childcare, improve transit, and reverse policies that displaced Black families and deepened urban inequality.
Food & drink
fromBusline News
2 months ago

IndyGo Announces Partnership To Make 'Food In Transit' A Year-Round Program - Busline News

IndyGo now operates the Food in Transit program year-round, providing free grocery staples and fresh produce at the Julia M. Carson Transit Center biweekly.
New York City
fromwww.motor1.com
2 months ago

'Like Signing Yourself to Crash Out Every Morning:' Woman Moves to Brooklyn. Then She Gets a Car

Parking in Brooklyn is severely congested; drivers hog spaces, rotate vehicles to monopolize spots, and inconsistently park, causing daily frustration for car owners.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Thursday's Headlines: Affordability for Whom Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani supported lowering auto insurance rates that reduce compensation for injured people and may encourage more driving, conflicting with road safety and livability goals.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Analysis: What It Would Take To Put America First in Transit Again - Streetsblog USA

A $4.6 trillion, 20-year investment can expand U.S. transit to world-class levels, matching cities like Berlin and Paris and reversing decades of highway-first spending.
fromThe Cool Down
2 months ago

Frustrated commuter shares photo of concerning city bus feature: 'This should legitimately be banned'

Covering the windows of public transit with advertisements turns a shared public resource into a mobile advertisement that is more concerned with achieving marketing and sales goals than it is with serving the local community effectively. Constant exposure to advertisements, which has become the norm for modern living, also encourages excessive consumption, which drives consumers to spend beyond their means, leading to growing consumer debt.
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

VTA anticipates a record-breaking number of riders for Super Bowl LX, but it will come at a $3.8 million cost

A record-breaking number of riders are expected to board light rail trains for Super Bowl LX, with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority projected to spend $3.8 million to run extra trains and boost security. VTA is planning to add 22 extra light rail trains to transport football fans to and from Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8, operating at about 90% of its maximum capacity.
California
California
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle Returns Thursday, Jan. 8 - Streetsblog San Francisco

The Woodstock Oakland-Alameda water shuttle was suspended for extended hull repairs, disrupting service and riders until service resumed around January 8.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Open Session: What We Need to See From Albany in 2026 - Streetsblog Empire State

New York must expand safe pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure and make public transit more affordable statewide, including fast, free buses.
#zohran-mamdani
fromFortune
2 months ago
New York City

French tourists didn't believe the young guy on the subway was New York City's new mayor, so he held up the newspaper to prove it | Fortune

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
New York City

EXCLUSIVE: Mamdani Will Be Sworn In At Abandoned Original City Hall Subway Station - Streetsblog New York City

fromFortune
2 months ago
New York City

French tourists didn't believe the young guy on the subway was New York City's new mayor, so he held up the newspaper to prove it | Fortune

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
New York City

EXCLUSIVE: Mamdani Will Be Sworn In At Abandoned Original City Hall Subway Station - Streetsblog New York City

New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Meet Mike Flynn, Mayor Mamdani's newly minted Transportation Department head amNewYork

Zohran Mamdani appointed Mike Flynn as New York City Department of Transportation commissioner to lead street, traffic, bus lane, and free fast-bus initiatives.
#democratic-socialism
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
New York City

Zohran Mamdani's inauguration: New mayor vows not to soften democratic socialist agenda for governing NYC amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
New York City

Zohran Mamdani's inauguration: New mayor vows not to soften democratic socialist agenda for governing NYC amNewYork

New York City
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor

Mr Mamdani sworn in as New York City's first Muslim, South Asian and African-born mayor, 34, pledging affordability reforms: free childcare, free buses, rent freeze.
Food & drink
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I visited Amsterdam for the first time with my family - here are 4 things that surprised me most about our trip

Amsterdam combines intense, ubiquitous bicycle traffic, efficient punctual public transit that reduces car necessity, and outstanding Indonesian cuisine alongside scenic canals.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

The history behind the NYC subway station chosen for Mamdani's swearing-in

Zohran Mamdani took his oath in the decommissioned City Hall subway station to symbolize a commitment to public transit and working people.
#metrocard
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Philadelphia lacked bus-tracking signs. 'Bus Stop Banksy' stepped in.

Local street artists install solar-powered guerrilla digital bus arrival signs in Philadelphia to increase accessibility and pressure SEPTA to expedite official screen rollout.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

Happy New Year's Eve! What to Do on December 31

Portland features diverse New Year's Eve events, highlighted by club shows and heavy bands, and TriMet provides free late-night transit; don't drive impaired.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Streetsies 2025 (And Friday Video!): Vote for Your Favorite Clips of the Year - Streetsblog New York City

Streetsblog solicits tax-deductible donations to support journalism and video reporting that advance livable, walkable, bikeable, equitable cities.
fromPortland Mercury
3 months ago

Thank You TriMet Operators Who Keep It Warm

Nothing sucks more than being soaking wet and being stuck on somebody's bus with zero heat and most of the windows open. It's official winter and it can get quite cold. Even the vibe can get kind of dark and make everyone, not just myself, miserable.
Wellness
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

What's open and closed in Toronto over the 2025 holiday season | CBC News

Toronto public transit, city services, grocery stores and malls follow adjusted hours for Dec. 25, Dec. 26 and Jan. 1; check schedules and exceptions.
New York City
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

Brooklyn's Flatbush Avenue bus lane redesign sparks optimism and concern

Center-running bus lanes and boarding islands on Flatbush Avenue aim to speed buses, improve safety, and serve many transit-dependent residents while raising accessibility concerns.
Real estate
fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
3 months ago

What You Need To Know About Living In Beacon Hill Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Beacon Hill blends historic European-style charm with dense, walkable urban living while commanding very high housing costs and offering strong transit, green space, and top-tier healthcare access.
fromHyperallergic
3 months ago

Dear Zohran, Don't Let Art Workers Down

As you remake New York into a better home for all those forgotten by the politics of our city, a place where working people and immigrants truly feel the power that belongs in their hands, remember this: Arts and culture are the very vehicles through which we express the power to shape our destinies. We must ensure that every member of our communities can actively participate in artistic and cultural creation and access affordable, local arts programs.
Arts
Fundraising
fromBusline News
3 months ago

BATA Spreads $44,400 In Holiday Cheer Thanks To Anonymous Donation - Busline News

BATA distributed $44,400 in anonymous holiday cash across its network to help riders with gifts, warmth, and food.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 months ago

BART is raising fares starting Jan. 1

The latest fare hike is detailed in a federally required analysis of the equity impact on minority and low-income riders. The 106-page report, which includes dozens of pages of largely critical comments from people surveyed about the proposed increase earlier this year, concludes that higher fares will have no disparate impact on BART's substantial number of customers who are people of color or who have lower incomes.
San Francisco
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