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3 months ago
San Francisco

San Francisco Dedicates a Cable Car to Tony Bennett

Cable car No. 53 in San Francisco was dedicated to Tony Bennett on Valentine's Day, honoring his iconic song 'I Left My Heart in San Francisco'.
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is seeing a slow rise in ridership, with 71% of pre-pandemic levels, especially on the weekends. [ more ]
Streetsblog
4 months ago
San Francisco

Why Transit Reliability is Difficult in Midsized Cities - Streetsblog USA

Mid-sized cities struggle with unreliable transit service and this is a significant factor in their low ridership.
The unique challenges of maintaining stable service in less-populous urban areas contribute to the issue of unreliable transit service. [ more ]
Streetsblog
4 months ago
San Francisco

Task Force Meets to Address the Future of California Transit - Streetsblog California

California legislature calls for task force to address funding issues in public transportation.
Task Force emphasizes transit's role in safety, equity, climate action, and economic prosperity. [ more ]
Londonist
3 months ago
London

Tube And Trains Will Be Off-Peak All Day Friday For 3-Month Trial

TfL services will be off-peak all day on Fridays for a three-month trial period starting in March.
Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, hopes to boost ridership and support struggling businesses by implementing the trial. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 months ago
London

London roars back for a Christmas 'too big to miss'

London's transport network is seeing a surge in ridership as the city recovers from the pandemic during the festive season.
Tube stations close to Christmas attractions and popular shopping areas are experiencing higher entries and exits. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
4 months ago
Chicago

2023 in review: A look back at the CTA and public transportation through Tribune op-eds

Public transportation in Chicago and commuter rail in the suburbs have seen significant change during the pandemic.
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