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#commuting
fromThe Oaklandside
3 hours ago
San Francisco

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.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 hours ago
Remote teams

Affordable housing is to blame for your long and costly commute

Increased average commute times in the U.S. are impacting personal time and are approaching pre-pandemic levels.
San Francisco
fromThe Oaklandside
3 hours 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.
#public-transportation
fromGothamist
1 day ago
New York City

Mamdani ran on fast and free buses. A new plan addresses the 'fast' part of his pitch.

New York City
fromGothamist
1 day 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.
NYC politics
fromPOLITICO
5 days 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
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.
#urban-design
Design
fromArchDaily
17 hours ago

Elevated Infrastructure and Public Space: Reclaiming the Ground Below

Elevation creates secondary spaces beneath infrastructure that are often underutilized and informally occupied.
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 hour ago

Mamdani Embraces 20-Year-Old Plan to Create A Car-Free Link Between Prospect Park And Grand Army Plaza - Streetsblog New York City

Grand Army Plaza will undergo a redesign to enhance pedestrian safety and connectivity to Prospect Park.
Design
fromArchDaily
17 hours ago

Elevated Infrastructure and Public Space: Reclaiming the Ground Below

Elevation creates secondary spaces beneath infrastructure that are often underutilized and informally occupied.
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 hour ago

Mamdani Embraces 20-Year-Old Plan to Create A Car-Free Link Between Prospect Park And Grand Army Plaza - Streetsblog New York City

Grand Army Plaza will undergo a redesign to enhance pedestrian safety and connectivity to Prospect Park.
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
9 hours ago

The 20 best cities in the world in 2026, according to Time Out

Time Out ranked cities worldwide based on happiness, affordability, and quality of life using insights from over 24,000 participants and 100 experts.
#mta
Brooklyn
fromTime Out New York
3 hours 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.
Marketing
fromwww.amny.com
1 day 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.
Brooklyn
fromTime Out New York
3 hours 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.
Marketing
fromwww.amny.com
1 day 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.
Cars
fromwww.nytimes.com
16 hours ago

Opinion | The Affordable Car Is Dead. What Happened?

The affordability of cars has drastically declined, making ownership a financial burden for many Americans.
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
1 day 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.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
21 hours 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.
Marketing tech
fromWWD
13 hours ago

Bridging the In-Store Digital Media Measurement Gap

In-store digital media investment stagnates due to misaligned goals, not measurement issues, requiring a shift to evaluating success through product movement.
Environment
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

The fossil fuel illusion, and New York's chance to move beyond it

Dependence on fossil fuels makes nations vulnerable; transitioning to renewable energy is essential for economic and political stability.
#new-york-city
New York City
fromStrongtowns
14 hours 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
fromKOMO
5 days ago

New York City Mayor Mamdani says his plan for free buses won't happen in 2026

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's promise of free buses will not be fulfilled this year, with hopes for 2026 instead.
New York City
fromStrongtowns
14 hours 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
fromKOMO
5 days ago

New York City Mayor Mamdani says his plan for free buses won't happen in 2026

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's promise of free buses will not be fulfilled this year, with hopes for 2026 instead.
Washington DC
fromStreetsblog USA
3 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.
Real estate
fromFast Company
2 days ago

20 major housing markets with enough inventory to create homebuyer deals later this year

Most regional housing markets have rising listings but remain below pre-pandemic inventory levels, affecting home price growth differently across regions.
#transportation
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
New York City

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Transportation stakeholders give Mamdani high marks on streets agenda, but more work to be done on buses | amNewYork

fromBusline News
6 days ago
Alternative transportation

Message From 2026 UMA EXPO: Fast-Moving Policy Environment Requires Education & Determination - Busline News

Understanding regulatory responses is crucial for the transportation sector, especially regarding new laws impacting the U.S. bus and motorcoach industry.
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

Friday Video: A Master List of All The Reasons Why Car Domination Sucks - Streetsblog USA

Resisting mass forced car dependency is crucial due to the numerous harms of automobility.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
4 days ago

The (Somewhat) Amazing Race - Portland Mercury

A race was conducted to determine the fastest mode of transportation in Portland among various participants using different vehicles.
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.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Transportation stakeholders give Mamdani high marks on streets agenda, but more work to be done on buses | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani prioritizes transportation improvements, focusing on faster buses and safer streets, but faces challenges in implementing fare-free bus service.
fromBusline News
6 days ago
Alternative transportation

Message From 2026 UMA EXPO: Fast-Moving Policy Environment Requires Education & Determination - Busline News

Media industry
fromStreetsblog California
4 days ago

60 Minutes Review of High-Speed Rail: A Lukewarm Look at the Project - Streetsblog California

CBS' 60 Minutes segment on high-speed rail in California lacked depth and sensationalism, failing to capture the project's progress and challenges.
US politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

Grass Is Really Greener for Many Californians Leaving the State | KQED

Trump endorsed Steve Hilton for California governor, claiming he can improve the state plagued by high taxes.
London food
fromianVisits
3 days ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport is undergoing significant upgrades and changes, including track improvements, timetable adjustments, and new services.
Women in technology
fromBusline News
6 days ago

Editor's Note March/April 2026 - Busline News

Nominations for the 'Women To Recognize In Busing' award are open until August 1, 2026, celebrating female leaders in the bus industry.
#community-events
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
9 hours 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.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
9 hours 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.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
21 hours 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.
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.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
1 hour ago

Caltrans and Alameda Officials Celebrate Launch of Nimitz Freeway Widening Project Through Oakland's Chinatown - Streetsblog San Francisco

The Oakland-Alameda Access Project aims to widen freeways, raising concerns about increased traffic and emissions in Chinatown.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

These Are the 20 Best Cities for 'Noctourism' in the U.S.

New Orleans is the top U.S. destination for noctourism, offering a vibrant array of nighttime experiences and activities.
#bay-area-transit
fromSFGATE
6 days ago
San Francisco

You're bleeding Bay Area transit's budget with this Clipper card quirk

San Francisco
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

You're bleeding Bay Area transit's budget with this Clipper card quirk

A shift in rider behavior is increasing credit and debit card fees, prompting a proposal for an additional $500,000 to cover costs.
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.
Washington DC
fromStreetsblog USA
6 days ago

How To Push A Livable Streets Project Forward - Even in the Era of Federal Clawbacks - Streetsblog USA

Christopher Coes is leading AmericaFWD to advance sustainable transportation projects in U.S. communities, especially those affected by funding cuts.
fromAdirondack Almanack
13 hours ago

NYSDOT announces recognition for emergency bridge projects

"This recognition is a testament to the talent, dedication, and 'can-do' spirit of the professional staff on the NYS Department of Transportation's team," Commissioner Dominguez said. "From bridge strikes in the capital region to catastrophic flooding in the Adirondacks, our team members work tirelessly to restore traffic and critical infrastructure-safely and quickly-with modern and resilient structures along these vital corridors within New York State."
Brooklyn
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
3 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.
fromStreetsblog USA
1 month ago

Friday Video: Buenos Aires Will Challenge Everything You Think You Know About Buses - Streetsblog USA

The buses in La París de Sudamérica evolved out of a system of taxis, and each route is run by a separate company to this day.
Barcelona
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Debate over last-mile delivery bill heats up in first City Council hearing | amNewYork

Intro 518 aims to regulate last-mile delivery facilities for worker safety but faces opposition due to potential job losses.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

L.A. County rail boom: What trains are coming and when

Backers of the K Line extension view it as a crucial component of Metro's strategy to provide a connected transit system, which is essential for residents who depend on public transportation.
Los Angeles
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
3 days ago

Work to Resume on Flatbush Avenue Center Bus Lanes

The project aims to enhance bus service speed and street safety on Flatbush Avenue with dedicated lanes and improved pedestrian facilities.
#urban-logistics
San Francisco
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

The Embarcadero Freeway: Elevated Infrastructure and Urban Regeneration in San Francisco

Cities are demolishing elevated concrete freeways to create parks and enhance urban regeneration.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 days ago

Thursday's Headlines: March (Parking) Madness Trophy Ceremony Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The 120th Precinct of Staten Island won the March Madness competition for being the most disrespectful to neighbors regarding parking.
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
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Service changes coming to G train this month as MTA modernizes crosstown signals

G train service changes include shuttle buses and signal modernization work affecting commutes in Brooklyn and Queens.
#transportation-funding
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog USA
4 days ago

Trump Wants to Slash Federal Funding for Public Transit, Rail (Again) - Streetsblog USA

The Trump administration proposes significant cuts to federal transportation funding, impacting public transit and passenger rail programs, unless Congress intervenes.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

California Must Stop Expanding Highways - Streetsblog San Francisco

California allocates transportation funding to highway expansion projects despite tailpipe pollution causing half of state greenhouse gas emissions, contradicting the need to prioritize sustainable travel alternatives.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog USA
4 days ago

Trump Wants to Slash Federal Funding for Public Transit, Rail (Again) - Streetsblog USA

The Trump administration proposes significant cuts to federal transportation funding, impacting public transit and passenger rail programs, unless Congress intervenes.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

California Must Stop Expanding Highways - Streetsblog San Francisco

California allocates transportation funding to highway expansion projects despite tailpipe pollution causing half of state greenhouse gas emissions, contradicting the need to prioritize sustainable travel alternatives.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
4 days ago

NYC to drivers: Avoid northern part of Flatbush Avenue as street gets bus-friendly rebuild

Brooklyn's Flatbush Avenue will undergo a major redesign to improve bus transit and reduce congestion.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
4 days ago

Bogota launches rollout of 711 electric buses with first 68 units bodied by Marcopolo Superpolo - Sustainable Bus

Bogotá has launched 68 electric buses as part of a 711-unit rollout for its public transport system, aiming for modernization and zero-emission technology.
#transit-funding
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
US politics

Trump's Funding Freeze Has Derailed Transit, Undermining Growth and Economic Opportunity For All Americans: Report - Streetsblog USA

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
US politics

Trump's Funding Freeze Has Derailed Transit, Undermining Growth and Economic Opportunity For All Americans: Report - Streetsblog USA

#curb-management
fromCurbed
5 days ago
New York City

Meet the Office of Curb Management

The newly created Office of Curb Management aims to improve safety and manage competing demands on New York's curbs.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Mamdani announces new Office of Curb Management | amNewYork

A new Office of Curb Management aims to optimize NYC's streets and curbside parking for diverse public uses.
New York City
fromCurbed
5 days ago

Meet the Office of Curb Management

The newly created Office of Curb Management aims to improve safety and manage competing demands on New York's curbs.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Mamdani announces new Office of Curb Management | amNewYork

A new Office of Curb Management aims to optimize NYC's streets and curbside parking for diverse public uses.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Long Island
4 days ago

New center-running bus lanes coming to Flatbush Avenue in Downtown Brooklyn

Construction on Flatbush Avenue will enhance bus speed and safety for 132,000 daily riders through new center-running bus lanes.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

NYC to resume construction on Flatbush Avenue bus lanes later this month

The NYC DOT is resuming construction on bus lanes along Flatbush Avenue to improve transit speed and safety for riders.
Alternative transportation
fromsf.streetsblog.org
5 days ago

Call to Action: Tell AC Transit Board NO Fare Hikes & Service Cuts til they Rein in Costs - Streetsblog San Francisco

AC Transit Board is urged to avoid service cuts and fare hikes while identifying cost-saving measures for a balanced budget.
Boston
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

How to Tell the Story of a Highway Teardown - Streetsblog USA

Ian Coss's podcast 'The Big Dig' explores Boston's highway teardown project, and his Highway Teardown tour examines similar infrastructure reimagining efforts across twelve American cities.
Public health
fromWIRED
5 years ago

A Coronavirus Silver Lining: Less Driving, Fewer Crashes

Shelter-in-place orders reduced driving by half, preventing crashes that save California $40 million daily and highlighting the hidden economic costs of car dependency.
#public-transit
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Op-Ed: Let's Make Transit Work for Marin - Streetsblog San Francisco

Golden Gate Transit will cut service to Spencer Avenue bus pads, creating a transit desert in a previously transit-rich area.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Op-Ed: Let's Make Transit Work for Marin - Streetsblog San Francisco

Golden Gate Transit will cut service to Spencer Avenue bus pads, creating a transit desert in a previously transit-rich area.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

How a 'Universal Basic Neighborhood' Can Help Americans Live Longer - Streetsblog USA

Universal Basic Neighborhood aims to ensure healthy living conditions and mobility for all U.S. residents, enhancing life expectancy beyond just financial support.
Startup companies
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Friday Video: Why Micromobility Sucks in So Many American Cities (But Not In Others) - Streetsblog USA

Micromobility success varies because local factors and structural issues cause some cities' bike- and scooter-share systems to thrive while others fail.
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

UCLA Study Shows How Ambiguous Definition of 'Major Transit Stop' Creates Wiggle Room for Municipalities - Streetsblog California

UCLA's research indicates that if the area surrounding a transit stop is included in the definition, it could add more than 1.3 million acres of land statewide where housing bonuses would apply, nearly tripling the amount of land currently eligible.
Alternative transportation
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

California county considers adopting costliest transit ride in the state

The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System faces a roughly $500 million funding gap over the next four years, but it's not due to diminishing services. Regional riders are enthusiastic about the transit system - it has one of the fastest growing riderships in the country and ranks third for the number of passenger trips and passenger miles in California. However, like other major transit agencies such as BART, the MTS kept things moving after the pandemic through one-time emergency funds from federal and state subsidies.
California
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Congestion pricing: NYC subways saw millions more riders during Manhattan toll program's first year, transit group finds | amNewYork

New York's congestion pricing program drove a 7.7% increase in subway ridership to 1.3 billion rides in its first year, with over 90 million additional trips compared to the previous year.
Cars
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Stop Designing Streets for the 'Average' Driver - Streetsblog USA

Designing for an average user ignores human variation and produces products and systems that fit almost no one; design for range and adjustability instead.
fromForbes
1 month ago

Transit-Oriented Housing On Track For Continued Growth

Once a nice-to-have niche urban design concept, TOD has become an essential part of many urban neighborhoods. It has helped address the shortage of housing by enabling the development of higher-density residential communities near transit stations. It has helped revitalize countless once-deteriorating or static urban enclaves near transit hubs by activating sidewalks near the developments. And it has spurred walking and transit use, enabling residents of TODs to reduce or eliminate automobile dependency.
Real estate
US news
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

These U.S. Cities Have the Worst Traffic-and Driving in Them Could Cost You 80+ Hours a Year in Traffic

Major U.S. cities face severe congestion: Los Angeles leads in hours lost, Honolulu and San Francisco follow, and New York records the slowest measured commutes.
Environment
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Survey: Most Americans Are Open To Ditching Their Cars - Streetsblog USA

Most Americans are open to living car-free, with 18% strongly interested and 40% open, indicating large latent demand that could reshape communities.
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.
Real estate
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

A Few Legal Tweaks Could Unlock A Mother Lode of Housing Near Transit - Streetsblog USA

The Build HUBS Act would enable communities to use TIFIA and RRIF funds to finance transit-oriented housing near transit, potentially unlocking up to 100,000 units.
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
US politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Letter to Mamdani From Maryland: Free Buses Are Working Great - Streetsblog New York City

Montgomery County's fare-free bus program increased ridership slightly, reduced fare-collection costs, and produced no major negative effects with minimal fiscal impact.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Opinion: Transit Watchword Should Be Synergy, Not Scarcity - Streetsblog New York City

Fast, free buses and a 17% subway expansion are complementary transit strategies that should be coordinated, not framed as mutually exclusive.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

An even bigger NYC subway system? Why transit experts say Mayor Mamdani should focus on that rather than fare-free buses amNewYork

Invest $1 billion annually to expand the NYC subway by 41 miles and 64 stations to eliminate transit deserts and spur 167,064 housing units.
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