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New York City
fromwww.amny.com
12 hours ago

Subway crime: NYPD transit chief explains how department is shifting resources after Grand Central Station machete attack | amNewYork

A violent attack in Grand Central Station by Anthony Griffin resulted in multiple injuries and his eventual death by police intervention.
NYC real estate
fromStreetsblog New York City
23 hours 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.
Mission District
fromMission Local
15 hours ago

SFMTA is cracking down on sidewalk parking-and in Bayview, it's coming with cops

Residents of Bayview express frustration over aggressive parking enforcement and its impact on community relations with police.
California
fromStreetsblog California
1 day 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.
fromsfist.com
5 hours ago

Video Suggests SoMa Hit-and-Run Death Was Intentional

The video shows the victim walking from the rear to the front of the suspect vehicle as it sits straddling the sidewalk, attempting to pull out from a driveway onto the street. This appears to have been some sort of confrontation, and the driver appears to accelerate into the victim as he passes in front of the vehicle, knocking him onto the hood and onto the ground before running him over.
SOMA, SF
US news
fromwww.npr.org
13 hours ago

Greetings from Nairobi, where taking a matatu is no ordinary bus ride

Onyx bus represents Nairobi's vibrant matatu culture, blending music, art, and youth identity into a unique transportation experience.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.businessinsider.com
15 hours ago

Soccer fans spending hundreds on World Cup tickets have another problem: sky-high transit fares

FIFA World Cup fans face significantly higher transit costs to stadiums, with prices soaring up to eight times normal rates.
Privacy professionals
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 hours ago

Another lawsuit targets San Jose's license plate cameras - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose residents filed a federal lawsuit against the city's automated license plate reader program, claiming it violates Fourth Amendment rights.
fromNew York Post
9 hours ago

Exclusive | NYC family involved in staging bogus crashes in $300M insurance fraud scheme, stunning Uber lawsuit claims

Mother Georgette Powell was allegedly involved in at least four of the claimed fraudulent accidents - with three of them occurring within a two-month span in 2023, the suit asserts.
Brooklyn
#public-transit
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
New York City

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

San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
1 day ago

AC Transit, Muni, Caltrain Predict Service Collapse Without More Funding - Streetsblog San Francisco

BART and other transit agencies face severe service cuts without additional funding from Bay Area voters.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day 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.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog Empire State
1 day ago

ANALYSIS: MTA Example Case For Hochul's Insurance Plan Does Not Hold Up To Scrutiny - Streetsblog Empire State

A driver caused severe injuries to two pedestrians, leading to a liability dispute where the MTA may pay damages due to the driver's lack of insurance.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Op-Ed | Don't trade away justice: Limiting rights won't lower costs for New Yorkers | amNewYork

Governor Hochul's insurance proposals favor corporations over individuals, undermining access to justice for crash victims and perpetuating inequities in auto insurance.
London
fromianVisits
15 hours ago

Four days of tube disruption expected due to tube strike by the RMT

Four days of disruption to the London Underground are expected due to RMT strike action over working conditions and hours.
#murder
London politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

He did everything right. His Los Angeles parking fine kept growing anyway

Paul Cook fought a parking ticket in Los Angeles for 16 months, inspired by Gandhi's teachings on righteousness and justice.
NYC startup
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Man stole thousands from delivery workers to invest in bogus delivery app | amNewYork

Mauricio Sevilla pleaded guilty to defrauding food delivery workers out of $7,500 in a fake investment scheme for a non-existent app.
#transportation
fromStreetsblog USA
1 day ago
SF politics

"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.
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago
Washington DC

America's horrible trains mean you have no alternative to hourslong airport lines

The U.S. lacks high-speed rail, causing travel issues during TSA staff shortages.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
1 day 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.
Washington DC
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

America's horrible trains mean you have no alternative to hourslong airport lines

The U.S. lacks high-speed rail, causing travel issues during TSA staff shortages.
Design
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

Elevated Infrastructure and Public Space: Reclaiming the Ground Below

Elevation creates secondary spaces beneath infrastructure that are often underutilized and informally occupied.
#commuting
San Francisco
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

Not loving your commute? Try San Francisco Bay Ferry

Commuter numbers are increasing in San Francisco as workers return to offices, with ferry services adapting to meet rising demand.
Cars
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 days ago

Opinion | The Affordable Car Is Dead. What Happened?

The affordability of cars has drastically declined, making ownership a financial burden for many Americans.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

New rules just kicked in for delivery drivers in Boston. Here's what to know.

Boston requires delivery companies to obtain permits to enhance pedestrian safety and manage traffic congestion.
fromIndependent
2 days ago

600m 'Fingluas' extension can go ahead after legal actions by local businesses settled

The High Court on Monday, Judge Richard Humphreys made orders on consent striking out the cases brought by various businesses, including the owners of the Manhattan Peanuts factory on McKee Avenue in Finglas.
London food
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Elon Musk Says He Could Definitely Build a Public Transit System Better Than Anything In China If He Tried

Elon Musk claims the Boring Company could build a Hyperloop tunnel from SF to LA for less than 5% of California's high-speed rail cost.
#mta
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
New York City

MTA to begin fining drivers who block buses on 2 Queens routes starting Friday | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
NYC politics

Seeking a lift: Queens lawmaker urges MTA to equip more 7 train stations with elevators | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago
New York City

Fare evasion: MTA officials say modern fare gates being piloted are dramatically stopping turnstile cheats | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
New York City

Fare evasion: What do New Yorkers think of the latest fare gate model that the MTA is testing out on the 6 line? amNewYork

Marketing
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Op-ed | Why the MTA wants to hear from you this spring | amNewYork

MTA seeks rider feedback through the Spring Customers Count survey to improve the transit system.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

MTA to begin fining drivers who block buses on 2 Queens routes starting Friday | amNewYork

MTA will enforce traffic fines on Q17 and Q27 bus routes starting April 17 to improve bus speeds and safety.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Seeking a lift: Queens lawmaker urges MTA to equip more 7 train stations with elevators | amNewYork

MTA urged to install elevators at four inaccessible 7 train stations in Queens for better accessibility.
Brooklyn
fromTime Out New York
2 days ago

The MTA just announced major accessibility improvements are coming to 11 subway lines this spring

Elevator upgrades across 11 subway lines aim to improve accessibility, but will cause temporary outages during the replacement process.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Fare evasion: MTA officials say modern fare gates being piloted are dramatically stopping turnstile cheats | amNewYork

Modern fare gates tested by the MTA have reduced fare evasion by 20-70% across various subway stations.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
New York City

Fare evasion: What do New Yorkers think of the latest fare gate model that the MTA is testing out on the 6 line? amNewYork

fromThe Oaklandside
5 days ago

Sunday parking is no longer free in Oakland. Tickets starting at $64 begin this weekend

"Our business community will also benefit from Sunday metering because it encourages parking turnover, allowing more customers to visit these establishments," said Josh Rowan, the transportation director, in a city press release.
East Bay (California)
#fare-evasion
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Germany: Fare evasion is a crime that can send you to prison

Riding public transport without a ticket in Germany may lead to a fine or even imprisonment, but efforts are underway to decriminalize this offense.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
New York City

Game on: New Yorkers start the Fare Evasion Olympics as scourge continues to cost the MTA big bucks

Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Germany: Fare evasion is a crime that can send you to prison

Riding public transport without a ticket in Germany may lead to a fine or even imprisonment, but efforts are underway to decriminalize this offense.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
New York City

Game on: New Yorkers start the Fare Evasion Olympics as scourge continues to cost the MTA big bucks

Washington DC
fromStreetsblog USA
5 days ago

Friday Video: RIP, The D.C. Streetcar - Streetsblog USA

Washington, D.C.'s streetcar project ended after a decade, serving as a lesson in urban transit planning and its challenges.
Public health
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago

The Financial Costs of the Pedestrian Death Crisis Are Still Stratospheric - Streetsblog USA

Pedestrian deaths cost the U.S. economy over $40 billion in the first half of 2025, despite a decrease in fatalities.
Brooklyn
fromBusline News
13 hours ago

Sign Of The Times: Improving The Rider Experience Continues At Cincinnati Metro - Busline News

Cincinnati Metro is replacing 3,700 bus stop signs to enhance rider experience and modernize transit communication over the next 24 months.
California
fromKqed
10 hours ago

'No Hope for Someone Like Me': Immigrants in California Pull Back From Filing Taxes | KQED

Immigrant communities in California face significant declines in tax filings due to shrinking refunds and distrust in the IRS.
fromBusline News
13 hours 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
#parking-enforcement
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

Push Grows To Move Parking Enforcement From NYPD To DOT - Streetsblog New York City

Local community boards are pushing for the Department of Transportation to regain authority over parking enforcement from the NYPD due to inadequate enforcement.
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago
New York City

Rampant Placard Abuse is Mucking Up This Bike Lane in Downtown Brooklyn - Streetsblog New York City

Illegal parking placards are obstructing truck delivery zones and bike lanes in downtown Brooklyn, prompting calls for better enforcement from the Department of Transportation.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

Push Grows To Move Parking Enforcement From NYPD To DOT - Streetsblog New York City

Local community boards are pushing for the Department of Transportation to regain authority over parking enforcement from the NYPD due to inadequate enforcement.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

Rampant Placard Abuse is Mucking Up This Bike Lane in Downtown Brooklyn - Streetsblog New York City

Illegal parking placards are obstructing truck delivery zones and bike lanes in downtown Brooklyn, prompting calls for better enforcement from the Department of Transportation.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

London has fallen to crime and feral youth? Rubbish | Letters

Young people's presence is often misinterpreted as a threat, leading to moral panic and calls for control rather than understanding.
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Revealed: the train stations where your car is most likely to be clamped

Irish Rail took in more than €15m in parking fees from motorists, while also clamping nearly 4,300 cars at its stations over the last two years.
UK news
Mission District
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Police Activity Disrupts Traffic at Mission and South Van Ness

Police activity disrupted traffic at South Van Ness and Mission Street, prompting alerts and bus service interruptions.
#new-york-city
New York City
fromDocumented
16 hours 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
fromStrongtowns
2 days ago

New York City and the Myth of a Balanced Budget | Strong Towns

New York City faces a significant budget gap despite its economic success, raising questions about the nature of the financial issues at hand.
New York City
fromNewsday
4 days ago

New York subway stabbings leave 3 hurt as police shoot and kill knife-wielding man, officials say

A man with a machete attacked three people in a subway station before being shot by police.
New York City
fromDocumented
16 hours 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
fromStrongtowns
2 days ago

New York City and the Myth of a Balanced Budget | Strong Towns

New York City faces a significant budget gap despite its economic success, raising questions about the nature of the financial issues at hand.
New York City
fromNewsday
4 days ago

New York subway stabbings leave 3 hurt as police shoot and kill knife-wielding man, officials say

A man with a machete attacked three people in a subway station before being shot by police.
Remote teams
fromFuturism
3 days ago

A New Study Found Something Disturbing About the Way Delivery Workers Drive to Get You Your Burrito

Delivery drivers speed primarily due to pressure from on-time delivery rates and the risk of deactivation, rather than individual reckless habits.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day 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.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Arrests as e-bikes, phones and machetes seized

This crackdown has seen drugs, weapons and dangerous illegal e-bikes taken off the streets. We know these offences are ones that our communities care about, and they want to see officers taking robust action.
London politics
fromPadailypost
6 days ago

Cheating brazen in new toll lanes

"Is everybody telling the truth? We're not sure," Program Director Kim Comstock told the San Mateo County Transportation Authority on Thursday.
California
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
2 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.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Kids demand fixes to NYC's student OMNY cards, saying flaws encourage fare evasion

New York City students demand improvements to the OMNY card program due to durability issues and limited access.
New York City
fromCbsnews
7 hours ago

"Deeply disturbing" NYPD arrest inside Brooklyn liquor store prompts investigation

NYPD officers are under investigation for using excessive force during an arrest in Brooklyn, raising concerns from city officials.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Janno Lieber Op-Ed: Hochul's Insurance Plan Is a Pro-Transit Plan - Streetsblog New York City

Gov. Hochul's auto insurance reform aims to lower rates while supporting public transit, despite concerns about compensation for crash victims.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
2 days ago

This Week: Seismic Tour, Regional Measure, Car-Free Happy Hour - Streetsblog San Francisco

A variety of community events focused on safety, transportation, and family activities are scheduled this week in San Francisco and surrounding areas.
fromFast Company
1 day ago

NYC opens its first rest stop for delivery workers

"This is what the public realm is made for. This is what it means for our city to serve the people who keep it running," said New York City Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura.
New York City
fromStreetsblog California
2 days ago

OpEd: Separating Substance from False Solutions, E-bike and E-moto Activity in Sacramento - Streetsblog California

Senate Bill 1167 has received the most favorable press, based on the understanding that the e-bike problem is actually an e-moto problem. The ruckus and ER visits are not caused by pedal-assist class 1 and 3 e-bikes, but by throttle devices that often fail to cut off at 20 mph, leading to safety concerns.
Alternative transportation
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Muni Still Has Fare-Evasion Problem as Ridership Rebounds; Fare Revenue at 34% What It Was In 2015

Muni fare revenue remains way, way down, with $97 million in 2024 compared to $283 million in 2015, despite ridership being above 70% of pre-pandemic levels.
SF politics
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
5 days ago

Weekend Roundup: New SMART Schedule, More High-Speed Rail Context... - Streetsblog San Francisco

The Marin-Sonoma Coordinated Transit Service Plan enhances bus and rail service, increasing frequency and connectivity for North Bay residents.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Lower Manhattan subway stabbing: Man attacked during apparent robbery attempt on 4 line, cops say | amNewYork

A man was stabbed during a robbery attempt on a 4 train in Lower Manhattan, prompting a police investigation.
#public-transportation
fromGothamist
3 days 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
3 days 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
1 week 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.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

Monday's Headlines: A Century of Days Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani's 100th day in office included commitments to waste containerization and a city-owned grocery store, while addressing misconceptions about his governance style.
Law
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

MTA Demands Albany Deal With Toll Evasion Already - Streetsblog New York City

Unpaid tolls owed to the MTA have doubled from $147 million in 2022 to nearly $350 million, with drivers ignoring mailed invoices while Albany legislators resist granting enforcement powers.
NYC politics
fromBlack Enterprise
3 weeks ago

NYC Driver Loses Taxi License Over $14K E-ZPass Bill He Thought Was Paid

A New York City livery driver's license was suspended due to unpaid E-ZPass fees he was unaware of, totaling over $14,000.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
1 week ago

MTA operator bloodied in scrap with sleeping Bronx straphanger: cops

A subway operator was injured after being attacked by a sleeping passenger at a Bronx station, leading to a physical confrontation.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Expert Analysis | Congestion pricing survives federal challenge for now | amNewYork

The court upheld New York City's congestion pricing program, rejecting attempts by the U.S. Department of Transportation to rescind federal approval.
fromStreetsblog
1 month 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
Public health
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Want more people to use public transit? Make it safer

Perceived and actual safety concerns, plus infrastructure gaps, drive people away from cycling and transit toward personal cars; safe-systems measures including enforcement are needed.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | It's time to crack down on New York City's toll-dodgers | amNewYork

Toll evasion costs the MTA $50 million annually; proposed legislation would strengthen enforcement against license plate obscuring and persistent violators through confiscation, driving record penalties, and reclassified charges.
NYC politics
fromHoodline
1 month ago

NYC January Subway Crime Rises As Enforcement Drops

NYC subway major felonies rose 6.1% in January 2026 while arrests declined 3.1%, creating mixed safety signals amid increased hate incidents and rider anxiety.
New York City
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Wacko with rap sheet busted for randomly shoving man, 35, onto NYC subway tracks

39-year-old homeless man Ivan Negron was arrested for allegedly shoving a 35-year-old man onto subway tracks in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
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