fromSan Jose Spotlight2 hours agoMallon: Transit projects require patience - San Jose SpotlightAdvocating for transit requires patience as significant improvements often take years or decades to materialize.
Larry Penner, Federal Transit Official and Letter Writer, is Dead - Streetsblog New York CityLarry Penner, prolific letter writer and former federal transit official, passed away at age 71, leaving a significant legacy in American journalism.
These are the transit projects the MTA will fund with congestion pricingCongestion pricing in NYC is aimed at funding transit improvements, with 80% of toll revenue going to subways and buses.
Congestion Pricing Ignites an Old Rift: Drivers vs. Transit RidersThe perennial debate between car users and transit loyalists is exemplified by a married couple with differing preferences, amid New York City's upcoming congestion pricing program.
Manhattan state judge rules against Governor's pressure to dismiss congestion pricing lawsuitsThe legal battle over congestion pricing advances as a judge rules against efforts to dismiss lawsuits challenging Governor Hochul's authority over the program.
Comptroller Lander: Judge's ruling 'rightly denied' motion to dismiss lawsuits challenging toll pricing pauseComptroller Brad Lander supports the decision allowing lawsuits against the congestion pricing pause, viewing it as crucial for public transit and environmental advocacy.
X-Citement: Union Boss and Streetsblog Columnist Fight Congestion Pricing War in Public - Streetsblog New York CityControversy over congestion pricing reveals deep divisions among transit advocates and highlights the need for improved public transport services.
Day of action: Congestion pricing supporters in Manhattan demand Hochul unpause toll plan, support mass transit | amNewYorkGovernor Hochul's congestion pricing pause severely impacts subway station accessibility upgrades, risking $15 billion in funding for essential projects.
These are the transit projects the MTA will fund with congestion pricingCongestion pricing in NYC is aimed at funding transit improvements, with 80% of toll revenue going to subways and buses.
Congestion Pricing Ignites an Old Rift: Drivers vs. Transit RidersThe perennial debate between car users and transit loyalists is exemplified by a married couple with differing preferences, amid New York City's upcoming congestion pricing program.
Manhattan state judge rules against Governor's pressure to dismiss congestion pricing lawsuitsThe legal battle over congestion pricing advances as a judge rules against efforts to dismiss lawsuits challenging Governor Hochul's authority over the program.
Comptroller Lander: Judge's ruling 'rightly denied' motion to dismiss lawsuits challenging toll pricing pauseComptroller Brad Lander supports the decision allowing lawsuits against the congestion pricing pause, viewing it as crucial for public transit and environmental advocacy.
X-Citement: Union Boss and Streetsblog Columnist Fight Congestion Pricing War in Public - Streetsblog New York CityControversy over congestion pricing reveals deep divisions among transit advocates and highlights the need for improved public transport services.
Day of action: Congestion pricing supporters in Manhattan demand Hochul unpause toll plan, support mass transit | amNewYorkGovernor Hochul's congestion pricing pause severely impacts subway station accessibility upgrades, risking $15 billion in funding for essential projects.
AC Transit's long-awaited bus plan, assailed by advocates and drivers as racist, is moving forwardAC Transit's Realign plan faces criticism for not adequately addressing driver concerns and service reliability despite two years of planning.
Mallon: How can we make progress on transit during another Trump presidency? - San Jose SpotlightAlthough Trump is less vocal on transit issues than Biden, there are still opportunities for progress in public transit funding under his administration.
AC Transit's long-awaited bus plan, assailed by advocates and drivers as racist, is moving forwardAC Transit's Realign plan faces criticism for not adequately addressing driver concerns and service reliability despite two years of planning.
Mallon: How can we make progress on transit during another Trump presidency? - San Jose SpotlightAlthough Trump is less vocal on transit issues than Biden, there are still opportunities for progress in public transit funding under his administration.
'Travel Hack': Port Authority Pushes Airport Driving to Avoid Its Pricey AirTrain Fare - Streetsblog New York CityThe Port Authority's AirTrain pricing strategy has sparked frustration and advocacy for fare reduction or elimination.
BART is on the verge of going kaput. How do we save it?The BART Board faces a $35 million deficit in 2025, rising to $385 million by 2026, jeopardizing its future.
Transit and Safe Streets Advocates Provide Election Guidance - Streetsblog San FranciscoLocal advocacy groups have created guides to help voters in the Bay Area make informed decisions on transport-related measures and candidates.
An Oakland transit voter's guide to the candidatesThe Transbay Coalition successfully engaged over 160 local election candidates to clarify their transit goals, emphasizing the importance of transparent communication for voters.
Transit and Safe Streets Advocates Provide Election Guidance - Streetsblog San FranciscoLocal advocacy groups have created guides to help voters in the Bay Area make informed decisions on transport-related measures and candidates.
An Oakland transit voter's guide to the candidatesThe Transbay Coalition successfully engaged over 160 local election candidates to clarify their transit goals, emphasizing the importance of transparent communication for voters.
Possible Uber/Lyft Tax Could Help Fund Muni - Streetsblog San FranciscoThe Community Transit Act seeks to impose a gross receipts tax on ride-hail companies to fund Muni operations in San Francisco.
So Far, 2024 Is Deadliest Year for Traffic Deaths in a DecadeThe first quarter of 2024 saw the highest pedestrian fatalities in New York in 10 years, despite a general decline in traffic fatalities over the past 30 years.
Joffe: An 'anti-transit' expert responds to recent criticism - San Jose SpotlightColumnist criticizes transit advocates for not engaging in robust debates on transit expansion plans, highlighting the need for more diverse viewpoints.
Mayor Adams Pledges to Listen to Flatbush Ave Residents on Bus LanesMayor Adams is cautious in his approach towards expanding proposed bus lanes on Flatbush Ave, seeking input from various stakeholders.