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Mission District
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
15 hours 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.
New York City
fromGothamist
5 hours ago

Mamdani plans redesign to Brooklyn's Linden Blvd. following spate of deaths

Mayor Mamdani plans to redesign Brooklyn's Linden Boulevard to improve safety and bus service, addressing dangerous conditions and reckless driving.
US news
fromStreetsblog USA
1 day ago

When Traffic Violence Hits The Same Family Twice - Years Apart, On Exactly the Same Street - Streetsblog USA

Traffic fatalities at the same intersection highlight the urgent need for traffic calming measures in communities.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 hours ago

Woman in court after car hits pedestrians in Soho

A 29-year-old woman faces attempted murder charges after a car hit pedestrians in London, leaving one woman in life-threatening condition.
#housing-policy
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
17 hours ago

Opinion: The Cost of Delay, And Why SEQRA Reform Matters For New Yorkers

The State Environmental Quality Review Act often hinders housing development, increasing costs and delays that negatively impact New Yorkers' access to affordable housing.
NYC real estate
from48 hills
4 days ago

The best and worst of CA housing policy, on display at UCLA conference - 48 hills

The Yimby narrative on housing is challenged by evidence showing economic inequality, not regulation, drives high housing prices.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
17 hours ago

Opinion: The Cost of Delay, And Why SEQRA Reform Matters For New Yorkers

The State Environmental Quality Review Act often hinders housing development, increasing costs and delays that negatively impact New Yorkers' access to affordable housing.
NYC real estate
from48 hills
4 days ago

The best and worst of CA housing policy, on display at UCLA conference - 48 hills

The Yimby narrative on housing is challenged by evidence showing economic inequality, not regulation, drives high housing prices.
Environment
fromKqed
1 hour ago

California Is Transitioning From Fossil Fuels to Electric Power. It's Going to Get Messy | KQED

California faces high electricity costs but is making significant progress in transitioning to renewable energy sources.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 hours ago

Op-Ed | CityFHEPS can save lives if the city lets it | amNewYork

Housing is a basic necessity and right, yet many face unsafe conditions and lack of support in New York's shelter system.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

The GPS for equity: Building the industry's first true navigation infrastructure

The mortgage industry must shift focus from speed to helping borrowers navigate complex financial decisions.
fromianVisits
8 hours ago

Seven shades of green: the DLR's quietly complicated network

The DLR first opened in 1987, it had two lines: Red - Stratford to Island Gardens and Green - Tower Gateway to Island Gardens. Within just a few years, as the DLR extended out to Beckton and later Lewisham, they turned the whole map green.
London
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
15 hours ago

Leaving the Station: TriMet Retires Its Oldest MAX Trains - Portland Mercury

TriMet's oldest MAX Type 1 trains are being retired after nearly 40 years of service due to maintenance and accessibility issues.
#mta
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
11 hours ago

MTA Workers Park All Over Sidewalks Outside Astoria Facility - Streetsblog New York City

MTA workers are illegally parking on sidewalks, using vests to avoid tickets, while the NYPD fails to enforce parking laws against them.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
11 hours ago

MTA Workers Park All Over Sidewalks Outside Astoria Facility - Streetsblog New York City

MTA workers are illegally parking on sidewalks, using vests to avoid tickets, while the NYPD fails to enforce parking laws against them.
fromThe New Yorker
16 hours ago

Body-Slamming the Department of Education

McMahon is familiar with organizations built around an increasingly unstable man who is a genius at spinning story lines that inflame the crowd and damage enemies and institutions but, if you think too hard about them, don't necessarily add up to a coherent narrative.
SF politics
SOMA, SF
fromsfist.com
14 hours ago

Vigil to Be Held Monday for Pedestrian Killed In SoMa Hit-and-Run

Dannielle Spillman, a 74-year-old trans woman, was fatally struck by a driver in SoMa, prompting a vigil in her honor.
fromABC7 San Francisco
16 hours ago

2 bicyclists hit by Daly City police car; 1 taken to hospital in serious condition, officials say

The accident occurred just before 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of Velasco Avenue and Accaia Street, involving a police vehicle and two cyclists.
California
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
21 hours ago

L.A. Mayor Bass offers a hold-the-line budget, with no layoffs and few increases in services

Mayor Karen Bass's 2026-27 budget plan avoids layoffs and includes hiring 510 police officers due to increased tax revenues.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Uber enters its assetmaxxing era | TechCrunch

Uber has committed over $10 billion to autonomous vehicle technology, including $7.5 billion for future robotaxi purchases.
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

MBTA announces service changes, suspensions for various lines throughout May

From May 2 to May 4, service will be suspended on the Braintree branch from Broadway to Quincy Center. During this closure, free shuttle buses will operate between Broadway and Quincy Center.
Boston
UK politics
fromIndependent
2 days ago

'These things confuse me' - Internal emails reveal outgoing MetroLink chief's frustrations with red tape

Seán Sweeney resigned as MetroLink programme director due to personal reasons and frustration with project bureaucracy.
Toronto startup
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Second Avenue Subway: Trump admin agrees to release frozen funds moments before hearing in MTA lawsuit | amNewYork

Funding for the East Harlem leg of the Second Avenue Subway will be released after a lawsuit by the MTA against the Trump administration.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Hundreds of affordable housing units funded by new L.A. County agency

L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency approved over $100 million for affordable housing, aiming to simplify funding and expedite construction.
Upper West Side
fromTime Out New York
4 days ago

Check out plans for a new crosstown bike lane that will go through Central Park

A proposed two-way protected bike lane on 72nd Street aims to create a safe crosstown connection across Manhattan.
London food
fromianVisits
6 days ago

California Dreaming: Belmont station revamp ahead of plans to double train services

Upgrades to Belmont station aim to double train services by 2027, enhancing accessibility and infrastructure for residents and visitors.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Elevated Infrastructure and Public Space: Reclaiming the Ground Below

Elevation creates secondary spaces beneath infrastructure that are often underutilized and informally occupied.
fromStreetsblog New York City
11 hours ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Cops Are Doing It Wrong Edition - Streetsblog New York City

A state judge has ruled that every red-light ticket written to a cyclist under the state's vehicle and traffic law since 2019 is bogus. The city legalized the practice of biking through a red light on a pedestrian 'walk' signal, yet NYPD cops have been wrongly writing tickets for cyclists who go through the 'red' on the walk signal.
New York City
fromSustainable Bus
1 day ago

From Mauritius to Mumbai-Pune: Switch Mobility delivers 100 urban buses and 25 intercity coaches - Sustainable Bus

The delivery follows an initial batch of 10 buses introduced in August 2025, bringing the total number of vehicles supplied under the programme to 100. The buses have been integrated into the NTC fleet, which has historically operated an ageing vehicle base.
Alternative transportation
#world-cup
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Monday's Headlines: World Cup Fuss Edition - Streetsblog New York City

New Jersey Transit charges $150 for train tickets to World Cup games, prompting criticism and highlighting local resource strain from FIFA's demands.
fromESPN.com
1 day ago
Alternative transportation

Philadelphia offering free trains at end of World Cup games

NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Monday's Headlines: World Cup Fuss Edition - Streetsblog New York City

New Jersey Transit charges $150 for train tickets to World Cup games, prompting criticism and highlighting local resource strain from FIFA's demands.
fromESPN.com
1 day ago
Alternative transportation

Philadelphia offering free trains at end of World Cup games

Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

California's newest solar project isn't powering homes. It's powering your water

The Pastoria Solar Project will power the Edmonston Pumping Plant, aiding California's goal to decarbonize by 2035.
California
fromKqed
1 week ago

Undocumented Families Are Stepping Back From the Tax System This Year | KQED

Los Angeles Unified School District reached a tentative agreement with unions, allowing 400,000 students to return to school and avoiding a strike.
#san-francisco
fromsfist.com
3 days ago
Mission District

Eight Years Later, the First of Those Fancy New Trash Cans Arrive on SF Streets

Public health
from48 hills
1 day ago

SF backs away from harm reduction and Housing First - 48 hills

San Francisco's approach to drug use and homelessness has sparked debate over the effectiveness of forceful intervention versus harm reduction strategies.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Eight Years Later, the First of Those Fancy New Trash Cans Arrive on SF Streets

Custom-made rubbish bins have finally been installed in San Francisco after a lengthy selection and design process that began in 2018.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

England left with toilet deserts' as public facilities decline by 14% in a decade

Access to public toilets is a universal need that we all have, and we shouldn't shy away from talking about it. One public toilet per 15,000 people simply isn't good enough and, without action, that figure will keep rising as we lose more facilities.
London politics
Mission District
fromThesanjoseblog
1 day ago

Monterey Corridor Safety Initiative Signals Stronger Future for San Jose Commerce

The Monterey Corridor Business Association launched a safety initiative to enhance visibility and support law enforcement across 1,500 businesses.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog California
4 days ago

Mayor Gloria's Budget Has Deep Cuts for Safety and Bicycle Program for the San Diego Department of Transportation - Streetsblog California

San Diego's draft Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposes significant cuts to city services, including critical transportation safety programs.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

LAX's long-awaited train to hit the rails as testing begins

"It's really exciting, because not only is it a big milestone for the project, but it's going to be a really visible milestone for all of our guests," Adams said of the testing.
Los Angeles
Boston
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 days ago

Columbia Agrees to Fund 125th Street Subway Elevator - But Leaves MTA Holding the Bag - Streetsblog New York City

Columbia University will pay $33 million for escalators and one elevator at the 1 train station, while the MTA covers the remaining costs.
Washington DC
fromStreetsblog USA
2 weeks ago

How To Push A Livable Streets Project Forward - Even in the Era of Federal Clawbacks - Streetsblog USA

Christopher Coes is leading AmericaFWD to advance sustainable transportation projects in U.S. communities, especially those affected by funding cuts.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Op-Ed | How public-private partnerships can fast-track subway accessibility | amNewYork

Public-private partnerships are enhancing subway accessibility for New Yorkers with disabilities, improving efficiency and reducing costs for infrastructure projects.
fromSFGATE
4 hours ago

How I think Mayor Lurie's trip to China benefits SF locals

San Francisco's No. 1 industry is not tech, it's not AI - it's actually tourism, according to Mayor Daniel Lurie, highlighting the city's economic reliance on visitors.
San Francisco
fromSustainable Bus
23 hours ago

Market, policy and operations in focus for zero-emission intercity buses, at Sustainable Bus Tour session in Bus2Bus - Sustainable Bus

Intercity bus transport in Europe is characterized by a fragmented operator landscape, including a high number of small and medium-sized companies, alongside less standardized operational patterns and frequent dual-use vehicle profiles.
Alternative transportation
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog Empire State
1 day ago

Non Profits, City Officials Put Pressure On Lawmakers To OK Gov. Hochul's 'Stop Super Speeders' Effort - Streetsblog Empire State

Community organizations in The Bronx advocate for the 'Stop Super Speeders Act' to enhance public safety through speed-limiting devices for reckless drivers.
California
fromStreetsblog California
6 days ago

Legislation Moving to Make It Easier to Build High-Rises Near Transit in CA's Seven Largest Cities - Streetsblog California

Assembly Bill 2074 aims to facilitate high-rise housing near transit hubs in California's largest cities by streamlining approval processes.
NYC music
fromStreetsblog California
2 weeks 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.
#new-york-city
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago
NYC real estate

Expert Analysis | Creating housing from public library and city-owneddevelopment rights | amNewYork

fromKOMO
1 week ago
New York City

New York City Mayor Mamdani says his plan for free buses won't happen in 2026

NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Expert Analysis | Creating housing from public library and city-owneddevelopment rights | amNewYork

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin advocates for proactive land use planning to address housing and affordability issues.
New York City
fromTime Out New York
16 hours ago

NYC parking spots are becoming locales for giant trash bins

New York City will replace curbside garbage bags with large 'Empire Bins', converting over 6,500 parking spaces to improve sanitation.
New York City
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 day ago

Inside the NYC Power Stations That Keep Trains Moving or Bring Them to a Halt

A power outage stranded over 3,500 subway riders in NYC for two hours, causing significant delays and highlighting aging infrastructure.
New York City
fromDocumented
6 days ago

How to Obtain a Disability Parking Permit in NYC - Documented

New York City offers various parking permits to assist residents with disabilities in accessing goods and services.
New York City
fromKOMO
1 week ago

New York City Mayor Mamdani says his plan for free buses won't happen in 2026

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's promise of free buses will not be fulfilled this year, with hopes for 2026 instead.
#transportation
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago
SF politics

"Why Do We Do This Bill?": Preparing Congressional Staff for Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Streetsblog USA

SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago

"Why Do We Do This Bill?": Preparing Congressional Staff for Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Streetsblog USA

Federal surface transportation reauthorization lacks institutional knowledge, leading to skepticism about its effectiveness and the need for reevaluation.
#autonomous-vehicles
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

'A Solution, But To What Problem?' Experts Say AVs Are The Elephant In The Room, But There's Still Time To Figure Out Their Role - Streetsblog New York City

Autonomous vehicles require a comprehensive discussion on benefits, risks, and regulations to ensure a balanced approach to their integration into society.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

'A Solution, But To What Problem?' Experts Say AVs Are The Elephant In The Room, But There's Still Time To Figure Out Their Role - Streetsblog New York City

Autonomous vehicles require a comprehensive discussion on benefits, risks, and regulations to ensure a balanced approach to their integration into society.
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

DUI Suspect Crashes Into Powell-Market Cable Car Turnaround, Prompting Overnight Closure

A 47-year-old male driver entered the restricted area of the cable car turnaround and caused damage to the turnaround signal and a protective concrete barrier, but no injuries were reported.
San Francisco
NYC real estate
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago

Ask An Insurance Industry Insider: Safe Streets Are The Best Way To Bring Down Insurance Costs - Streetsblog New York City

Personal injury lawyers and insurance companies dominate advertising, reflecting a complex system of risk assessment and cost management in insurance.
California
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

California weighs state-backed loans for downtown housing towers

California has enacted laws to increase housing density and affordability, particularly near public transit, aiming to revitalize urban areas post-pandemic.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days 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 politics
fromGothamist
5 days ago

In Mamdani's NYC, sewer socialism is out. Pothole politics is in.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani emphasizes 'pothole politics' to address city issues directly and practically, focusing on tangible improvements for New Yorkers.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Editorial | FIFA needs to cover World Cup transit costs | amNewYork

New York City is enhancing pedestrian and biking infrastructure to accommodate World Cup visitors despite no matches being held there.
fromBusline News
6 days ago

ENC Named To Washington State DES Statewide Transit Bus Contract - Busline News

Being named to the Washington State DES contract is a significant milestone for ENC and a testament to the strength of our product portfolio. This contract gives transit agencies across the region a streamlined path to American-made, Altoona-tested heavy-duty buses in every major propulsion category.
Alternative transportation
#public-transit
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Public health

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.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
US politics

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 week ago

Op-ed | Let's provide free subway and bus fares for those who need them most | amNewYork

The City Council proposes making bus and subway fares free for one million low-income New Yorkers to alleviate financial burdens.
New York City
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

As e-bike crashes send an increasing number of people to the hospital, cities search for solutions

E-bike injuries are rising in the US, prompting calls for improved infrastructure and safety measures to protect all road users.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

Bay Area transit agencies are seeing ridership climb as gas prices rise, weather improves

Bay Area transit agencies are experiencing a significant increase in ridership, nearing pre-pandemic levels.
#public-transportation
fromGothamist
1 week ago
New York City

Mamdani ran on fast and free buses. A new plan addresses the 'fast' part of his pitch.

NYC politics
fromPOLITICO
1 week ago

Free buses in New York? Even Mamdani isn't holding his breath.

The mayor is committed to making buses fast and free, but a pilot program is delayed until 2026.
New York City
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Mamdani ran on fast and free buses. A new plan addresses the 'fast' part of his pitch.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to reduce bus commute times by 20% across 45 corridors in the city.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Editorial | Finding the fare' way forward, for New Yorkers and the budget | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani's plan for a fare-free bus system faces funding challenges, but the City Council proposes expanding the Fair Fares program for low-income New Yorkers.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
3 weeks 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.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks 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
#transit-funding
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
US politics

Trump's Funding Freeze Has Derailed Transit, Undermining Growth and Economic Opportunity For All Americans: Report - Streetsblog USA

The Trump administration has not signed any new transit rail contracts under the Capital Investment Grant program, causing state and local rail funding to drop to its lowest level in 15 years.
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Tuesday's Headlines: 'A Man, A Lander, A Plan Transit' Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Federal funding for transit should be increased to 50% to better support public transportation over highways.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
US politics

Trump's Funding Freeze Has Derailed Transit, Undermining Growth and Economic Opportunity For All Americans: Report - Streetsblog USA

California
fromStreetsblog
1 month 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.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago

How a 'Universal Basic Neighborhood' Can Help Americans Live Longer - Streetsblog USA

Universal Basic Neighborhood aims to ensure healthy living conditions and mobility for all U.S. residents, enhancing life expectancy beyond just financial support.
Boston
fromStreetsblog
1 month 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.
Cars
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Stop Designing Streets for the 'Average' Driver - Streetsblog USA

Designing for an average user ignores human variation and produces products and systems that fit almost no one; design for range and adjustability instead.
Startup companies
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Friday Video: Why Micromobility Sucks in So Many American Cities (But Not In Others) - Streetsblog USA

Micromobility success varies because local factors and structural issues cause some cities' bike- and scooter-share systems to thrive while others fail.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

When The Suburbs Want To Opt Out of Funding Regional Transit - Streetsblog USA

A vote six years in the making that would decimate the Dallas Area Rapid Transit system might soon be called off, potentially averting a major funding crisis for the agency - though advocates say there's more work to be done to make sure every DFW resident has the mass mobility options they deserve. Since the beginning of the decade, a handful of wealthy, sprawling suburban cities in the greater Dallas metro have been fighting
US politics
Real estate
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

A Few Legal Tweaks Could Unlock A Mother Lode of Housing Near Transit - Streetsblog USA

The Build HUBS Act would enable communities to use TIFIA and RRIF funds to finance transit-oriented housing near transit, potentially unlocking up to 100,000 units.
fromStreetsblog
3 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
Los Angeles
fromQueerty
1 month 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.
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.
Public health
fromBloomberg.com
2 months ago

New York City's Worst Highways Can Lead Somewhere Better

Residents of Los Sures face ongoing harmful noise and air pollution from the Roebling Street onramp that burdens playgrounds and public spaces.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

More than $100 million for transportation projects in jeopardy amid L.A. budget woes

Los Angeles risks losing over $100 million in state transportation funding for disadvantaged neighborhoods due to insufficient city staff caused by budget cuts.
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.
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