The state government allocates transit funding to municipalities under the State Operating Assistance program, which receives dedicated funding through such things as the petroleum business tax or state car registration fees. Alas, that funding has lagged; in the last budget cycle, advocates sought a 15-percent hike, but got just a 3.4-percent increase, bringing total State Operating Assistance funding to $344 million for upstate transit.
So why do so many people still treat it as a failure - and what would it take to shift the dialogue and deliver the rail investment that American riders deserve? We love this video essay from Wendover Productions, which offers a nuanced take on why headlines about disappointing new Acela trains and political posturing about Amtrak's "failure" to turn a profit are missing the forest for the trees.
As you start to have children, your priorities change. In your younger years, you may have wanted a bustling city with great brunch spots, happy hour deals, and bars that stayed open until the wee hours of the morning. But when you think about where you want to live as a family, you have to consider proximity to highly rated schools, possibly a more spacious home, and ways you can engage with your community. That said, where exactly you plant your roots becomes more important than ever.
The flight from NYC to Berlin took eight hours. When I booked my ticket, I selected the cheapest non-stop option: a red-eye with Norse Airways, a budget airline I'd never heard of. I booked the lowest-tier ticket, economy light, for $88. There was also a $20 airport check-in fee. I couldn't believe it was possible to fly across the Atlantic for around $100.
Las Vegas is a city with dazzling lights, endless entertainment options, and a dynamic energy that keeps drawing me back. But like any major tourist destination, it has its share of pitfalls - those overpriced, overhyped attractions that eat into your budget and time without delivering real value. After countless trips with my fiancée, I've learned to spot the tourist traps from a mile away and how to get the most value out of every visit.
The MTA on Sunday launched the Queens Bus Network Redesign, including changes to numerous Queens routes, with ambassadors out in force at stops, handing out brochures and answering questions. This was the culmination of a process that lasted more than five years, including a draft plan developed in 2019, a new plan in 2022, a proposed final plan late in 2023, hearings in 2024, and MTA board approval of final additions this January.
"There are only 21 bikes using it a day to get to work. But there are nearly 21,000 cars backed up for miles trying to get to work," said Joshua Arce with California Alliance for Jobs.
The first race in the series, which Bauer calls 'Man Versus Machine,' saw him take on the 509 Harbourfront, which runs from Exhibition Loop on the city's waterfront, to Union Station downtown, a journey of roughly 3.1 kilometres.
The Athletics' official website lacks detailed transit information, showing limited options for fans traveling to the stadium, which continues to hinder accessibility.
In remote cities like Elko, NV, 12% of workers commute using public transit, comparable to many suburbs in larger metropolitan areas. This indicates a higher uptake in transit where it is typically overlooked.
Summer Streets reimagines our public space as a shared resource, turning city streets into corridors of movement, culture and creativity, said Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez.
Residents in Canarsie, Brooklyn have long advocated for NYC Ferry service, viewing their neighborhood as a transportation desert with limited public transit options.
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.
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.
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.
