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fromSustainable Bus
12 hours ago

First electric buses delivered in Monza (Italy): 26 units coming, 15 Menarini Citymood 12e operate for ATM Group - Sustainable Bus

The initiative is supported by a total investment of €15 million, financed through Italy's National Recovery and Resilience Plan and the National Strategic Plan for Sustainable Mobility.
Public health
#new-york-city
fromGothamist
1 month ago
NYC politics

NYC Council pushes to expand Fair Fares transit discounts to more low-income New Yorkers

fromJalopnik
1 week ago
New York City

NYC Congestion Pricing Is Wildly Successful, So Of Course It's Become A Political Battleground - Jalopnik

NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

NYC Council pushes to expand Fair Fares transit discounts to more low-income New Yorkers

Councilmembers urge Mayor Adams to expand Fair Fares eligibility for low-income New Yorkers to improve access to public transportation.
fromJalopnik
1 week ago
New York City

NYC Congestion Pricing Is Wildly Successful, So Of Course It's Become A Political Battleground - Jalopnik

#transport-for-london
#transit-solutions
#engineering-work
#santa-clara-county
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

Capitol Expressway is Changing: 1-Year Milestone for Improved Public Transit in East San Jose

The Eastridge to BART Regional Connector Project (EBRC) is a significant public transportation initiative in East San Jose, spanning 2.4 miles with new VTA stations.
Silicon Valley
#accessibility
fromBusline News
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

Frontrunner Bus Group Celebrates Milestone: 1,000th Low-Floor Minibus Hits The Road - Busline News

fromBusline News
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

Frontrunner Bus Group Celebrates Milestone: 1,000th Low-Floor Minibus Hits The Road - Busline News

fromTime Out London
4 days ago

More sections of the Piccadilly, Northern and Victoria lines now have 4G and 5G coverage

London is making internet and signal blackouts on the tube a thing of the past. Over the past couple of years TfL has gradually been rolling out 4G and 5G coverage on the London Underground, with key lines now boasting sections with high-speed internet coverage.
London
#queens
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

Countdown to Queens bus network redesign launch continues with customer ambassadors at bus stops

fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

Countdown to Queens bus network redesign launch continues with customer ambassadors at bus stops

#mta
#san-francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
San Francisco

Renegade Transit Activists Install their Own Guerilla Benches' at SF Bus Stops That Don't Have Benches

fromsfist.com
1 week ago
San Francisco

SF City Hall Not at All Pleased With Those Guerilla Benches' That Some Renegades Placed at Bench-Less Muni Stops

fromsfist.com
1 month ago
San Francisco

Renegade Transit Activists Install their Own Guerilla Benches' at SF Bus Stops That Don't Have Benches

fromsfist.com
1 week ago
San Francisco

SF City Hall Not at All Pleased With Those Guerilla Benches' That Some Renegades Placed at Bench-Less Muni Stops

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 week ago

The fascinating history of London's trams from decline to Croydon comeback

Horse-drawn trams first appeared in London in 1861, on a route between Notting Hill Gate and Marble Arch, but were removed due to traffic concerns a year later.
London
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Humane Society hosts Yappy Hour for prospective foster parents

Yappy Hour on July 12 at Humane Society Silicon Valley connects new foster parents with potential dogs. Attendees will meet the foster team and mentors while participating in training.
Humor
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

What protests are taking place in London this weekend?

Thousands are set to gather in central London for a series of protests alongside the Pride in London march, with road closures and police plans in place.
London music
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

Joy riders give Paris bike share system a flat

At the moment, we're missing 3,000 bikes, out of the fleet of some 20,000 regular and electric bicycles, said Sylvain Raifaud, head of the Agemob company that operates the Velib system.
France news
fromTime Out New York
1 week ago

Kids ride free on NY Waterway ferries this summer

Starting Saturday, July 5, NY Waterway is letting kids under 12 ride completely free on all ferry routes between New Jersey and Manhattan-no strings attached.
Travel
fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
1 week ago

The Top 10 Cities Where You Can Live Car-Free

The typical new car today costs almost $49,000 - near a record high. Used cars are also flirting with all-time highs. That's because car prices skyrocketed during the pandemic and have hardly fallen since, making car ownership one of the biggest financial burdens Americans face.
Alternative transportation
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Mallon: Why I care about transit - and you should too - San Jose Spotlight

Transit has been an essential part of my life, connecting me to school, work, and opportunities. Without it, I wouldn’t have graduated debt-free.
Public health
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

What would happen if Zohran Mamdani made NYC buses free? Ask Kansas City

Zohran Mamdani’s proposal for free public buses in NYC aims to increase ridership among low-income populations, enhance efficiency, and reduce assaults on drivers.
NYC politics
#travel
#transit
#commuter-rail
#ridership
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

'Smaller, more predictable': NJ Transit fares go up by 3% on Tuesday

This allows us to continue to operate full service while making necessary improvements to the customer experience and maintaining the ability to respond to evolving needs.
New York City
#bart
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

BART's Richmond Line Temporarily Halted After Person Reportedly Struck By Train at North Berkeley Station

BART's North Berkeley Station was shut down due to a reported medical emergency involving a train collision.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

Richmond BART line service halted due to 'major medical emergency'

East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

BART's Richmond Line Temporarily Halted After Person Reportedly Struck By Train at North Berkeley Station

BART's North Berkeley Station was shut down due to a reported medical emergency involving a train collision.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
East Bay (California)

Richmond BART line service halted due to 'major medical emergency'

fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Expect service disruptions on the G train this summer for signal-upgrading work

"Service on the G train will experience significant disruptions this summer for signal upgrades, essential for more reliable transport for 160,000 daily users."
Brooklyn
fromBusline News
2 weeks ago

DeMitro Appointed To Laketran Board Of Trustees; Pizmoht And McNamee Re-appointed - Busline News

Laketran appointed three board members, including Dione DeMitro, to enhance community-focused public transportation oversight in Lake County.
Canada news
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Citi Bike Will Stop Blaming Gay Pride for E-Bike Speed Cap - Streetsblog New York City

Citi Bike acknowledged the miscommunication regarding the speed cap, which was misattributed to Pride Weekend, stating it was due to a letter from Deputy Mayor Mastro.
SF LGBT
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Berlin Moves Closer to Banning Cars From A Zone Bigger Than Manhattan - Streetsblog USA

Transport Senator Ute Bonde acknowledged that the auto ban might be constitutionally permissible, but expressed concerns about its potential negative consequences.
Germany news
fromSustainable Bus
2 weeks ago

upBUS project in Aachen merges autonomous E-bus with ropeway - Sustainable Bus

Funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, the research initiative is being carried out in collaboration with two additional RWTH institutes and the municipality of Simmerath.
Alternative transportation
fromBKReader
2 weeks ago

NYPD: Brooklyn Man in Custody After Subway Station Assault on Woman, 26

A Brooklyn man has been arrested by the NYPD for an attack on a 26-year-old woman in a subway station, highlighting concerns about safety in public transportation.
Brooklyn
fromBusline News
2 weeks ago

ENC Secures Follow-On Order From Academy Bus For 15 Additional AXESS Transit Buses - Busline News

ENC's Altoona-tested AXESS platform is designed to be among the safest heavy-duty transit buses available in America, built with a 304-grade stainless steel body structure.
Alternative transportation
#traffic-management
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Midtown Manhattan Panel Overwhelmingly Backs 34th St Busway - Streetsblog New York City

Manhattan Community Board 6 approved a busway on 34th Street to enhance bus service, despite some local opposition.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Midtown Manhattan Panel Overwhelmingly Backs 34th St Busway - Streetsblog New York City

Manhattan Community Board 6 approved a busway on 34th Street to enhance bus service, despite some local opposition.
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Casual Carpool Appears to Be Returning, Could Put the Pedal to the Metal Again Late This Summer

The nearly 50-year-old Bay Area tradition of Casual Carpool, or getting rides to work with complete strangers who want carpool-lane privileges, was discontinued once the pandemic hit.
Alternative transportation
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

BART and Muni Secure $750M Loan From State Along With Other Local Transit Agencies

Scott Wiener announced a major win for Bay Area transit funding, securing a $750 million interest-free loan and reversing proposed cuts totaling $1.1 billion.
San Francisco
fromBusline News
2 weeks ago

APTA Announces 2025 Public Transportation Awards, Hall Of Fame Inductees - Busline News

The achievements and legacies of our awardees inspire us all to continue striving for excellence in our industry and to making a lasting impact on the lives of countless individuals.
Alternative transportation
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Shocking footage of van engulfed by flames outside King's Cross station

A van on fire near King's Cross Station caused significant smoke, leading to road closures and bus diversions, but did not disrupt rail services.
London food
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

DART expansion plan gets boost after High Court hears objections withdrawn

The High Court granted DART+ West permission to proceed after two businesses withdrew their judicial reviews, important for the project's next steps towards expansion.
London startup
fromMiami Herald
3 weeks ago

How a housing village rising at a Hialeah train station is changing a community

"The building will offer 55 apartments in a convenient place: next to Tri-Rail's Metrorail Transfer Station in Hialeah. The structure's balconies are under construction directly above the tracks."
LA real estate
#jfk-airport
fromNewsday
3 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

AirTrain fares to JFK reduced from June 30 to Sept. 1, Port Authority says, to encourage use of mass transit during construction, summer travel

fromNewsday
3 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

AirTrain fares to JFK reduced from June 30 to Sept. 1, Port Authority says, to encourage use of mass transit during construction, summer travel

fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Muni Service Cuts Kick In Saturday, Five Bus Lines Getting Their Routes Trimmed

The SF Municipal Transit Agency is facing a $50 million deficit for the current year, projected to rise to $320 million next fiscal year, prompting significant service cuts.
San Francisco
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Metro scrambles to find funding for massive bus fleet that is the heart of its Olympics plans

The federal government has yet to respond to the city's request, and Metro's commitment to lease clean energy buses could pose supply problems.
Los Angeles
fromBusline News
4 weeks ago

NFI Subsidiary New Flyer Signs Major Contract With New Jersey Transit For Up To 750 Buses - Busline News

This order was added to New Flyer's first-quarter 2025 backlog and marks one of the larger clean-diesel bus procurements in the Company's history.
Alternative transportation
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Germany's Deutsche Bahn to end discounted family seat reservations

From June 15th, families in Germany will no longer enjoy discounted seat reservations on Deutsche Bahn, leading to considerably higher travel costs for families.
Germany news
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