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London
fromianVisits
6 hours ago

Inside the closure of London's second-busiest road - the A40 Westway

The A40 Westway is undergoing major repairs due to wear and tear from heavy traffic, necessitating the replacement of road joints.
#urban-transformation
Paris food
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How Paris redesigned itself to be a city of bikes-not cars

Paris has transformed hundreds of streets to prioritize pedestrians and cyclists, significantly reducing car traffic and pollution.
Paris food
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How Paris redesigned itself to be a city of bikes-not cars

Paris has transformed hundreds of streets to prioritize pedestrians and cyclists, significantly reducing car traffic and pollution.
NYC food
fromwww.amny.com
1 hour ago

Op-ed | NYC Council's last-mile facilities' bill could be last straw for small businesses | amNewYork

New York City's regulatory environment poses significant challenges for small businesses like Fairly Nuts, threatening their operations and future viability.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
22 hours ago

MTA Insiders Give Talk on the IBX at the Transit Museum

The proposed 14-mile light rail route will connect Brooklyn and Queens, featuring 19 stations and integrating with existing transit options.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
13 hours ago

Rod Diridon remembered as Santa Clara County transit pioneer - San Jose Spotlight

Rod Diridon Sr. significantly shaped Santa Clara County's transit system and advocated for social equity until his passing at age 87.
Toronto startup
from99% Invisible
3 hours ago

Service Request #5: Is My Car in a Lot of Trouble? - 99% Invisible

Predatory towing involves companies impounding vehicles and demanding inflated fees, often using aggressive tactics and local spotters.
#bay-area-transit
fromSFGATE
1 hour ago
San Francisco

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.
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
4 days ago
East Bay (California)

Weekend Roundup: Regional Transit Measure Update, More Art at Sunset Dunes... - Streetsblog San Francisco

Regional transit measures are critical to avoid severe service cuts in the Bay Area.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
1 hour 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.
#public-transportation
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
21 hours ago

9 Public Transport Mistakes Every Tourist Makes in Europe-and What Locals Recommend Instead

Public transportation in Rome is extensive, cost-effective, and often faster than taxis, despite some tourists' hesitance to use it.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days 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.
Environment
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

Can Sponge Cities Save Us from the Coming Floods?

Flood control strategies are shifting from traditional barriers to more integrated, park-like solutions due to climate change impacts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

How Paris swapped cars for bikes and transformed its streets

Corentin Roudaut, who once felt overwhelmed by Paris's traffic, found renewed confidence in cycling after the establishment of a segregated bike lane on Boulevard Voltaire. He now actively participates in promoting cycling in the city, witnessing a remarkable transformation in urban mobility and safety over the last decade.
Paris food
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

TTC extending hours, adding trains to Eglinton Crosstown LRT as part of next rollout phase | CBC News

The Toronto Transit Commission is extending Eglinton Crosstown LRT service hours and adding trains to improve reliability and efficiency.
UK politics
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Metrolink officials rushed to reassure investors as project director Sean Sweeney headed for early exit

Ireland is serious about building a metro for Dublin, but faces challenges in gaining firm support.
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

More trains to be added in two timetable boosts

Southeastern Railway will enhance its timetable in 2026 with additional peak-hour and weekday services across various routes.
Austin
fromPadailypost
4 days ago

New bus-only route might open the door to 7-story apartment buildings

Turning the Dumbarton Rail Corridor into a bus-only route may lead to seven-story apartment buildings in Atherton.
Skiing
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
2 days ago

Obit: Rod Diridon, Transit Leader and High-Speed Rail Advocate, Dies at 87 - Streetsblog San Francisco

Rod Diridon, Sr. was a dedicated advocate for high-speed rail and climate solutions, passing away at 87 after a significant impact on transportation.
NYC music
fromStreetsblog California
4 days ago

The Week in Short Videos - Streetsblog California

Streetsblog NYC announced a themed action movie starring Sebastian Stan, alongside updates on videos and federal land fracking proposals.
Design
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

Cultural Centers Beyond the Building: 6 Unbuilt Projects Integrating Landscape

Cultural centers are evolving to reflect diverse architectural explorations and redefine public institutions' roles in various contexts.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Metrolink's 550k boss Sean Sweeney quits in fresh blow to transport project

Mr. Sweeney departs from MetroLink due to personal reasons after two years, prompting an international search for his replacement.
Typography
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

UNS and Settanta7 Selected to Design Turin Metro Line 2 as a 32-Station Network

UNS's design for Turin's Metro Line 2 emphasizes flow, integrating urban identity and mobility through a modular approach across 32 stations.
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Out of the company's first 80,000 deliveries the bots finished on campus, about 1,600 involved incidents of vandalism. At a cost of $2,500 per Kiwibot, the damage adds up quick.
London startup
fromPhilosophynow
6 days ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
Cars
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Mass robotaxi malfunction halts traffic in Chinese city

A mass robotaxi outage in Wuhan raised safety concerns about driverless vehicles after over a hundred cars stopped mid-traffic due to a system malfunction.
#silvertown-tunnel
London
fromTime Out London
2 hours ago

Three London bus routes (and two DLR lines) are now free to ride for two months

The Silvertown Tunnel opened in April, offering free bus and DLR services until May 26.
London
fromTime Out London
2 hours ago

Three London bus routes (and two DLR lines) are now free to ride for two months

The Silvertown Tunnel opened in April, offering free bus and DLR services until May 26.
#high-speed-rail
NYC politics
fromRoute Fifty
20 hours ago

Across New York, debate about the inevitability of driverless cars begins

Concerns about autonomous vehicles in New York focus on job displacement and lack of support for affected workers.
Brooklyn
fromUrbanplacesandspaces
4 days ago

Rebuilding Place in the Urban Space

Siloed transit planning hinders effective connections between projects like IBX and Penn Station Access, limiting regional transit network potential.
Environment
from99% Invisible
4 days ago

Service Request #4: How Does the Grid in Phoenix Work? - 99% Invisible

Phoenix's extreme summer heat underscores the critical importance of a reliable electrical grid for survival.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

National app could end parking headaches for drivers

The National Parking Platform initiative aims to simplify parking payments by allowing drivers to use one app for multiple services.
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Clipper Developer Says It Will Resolve Chaos From Disastrous 2.0 Rollout By May 30

"All of these different ingredients need to be baked into the Clipper cake," said spokesman John Goodwin with the MTC, speaking to KGO. "It's a really, really complicated recipe."
San Francisco
New York City
fromHoodline
3 days ago

NYC 3D Underground Maps Could Speed Construction

New York City is creating a 3D underground map to improve construction efficiency and reduce delays caused by buried utilities.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

The Ford government wants the power to set transit fares in Ontario | CBC News

The Ontario government proposes to regulate transit fares to create a unified fare structure across the province.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

Off the Mainland: Floating Architecture Projects Redefining the Built Environment

Floating architecture adapts to water levels, using buoyant materials and anchoring systems to address environmental challenges in coastal regions.
London politics
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Less than two weeks into the job, Dublin Bus CEO Billy Hann was grilled by politicians over the reliability of its service

Billy Hann aims to improve Dublin Bus services through structural changes informed by his aviation background.
Toronto startup
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Baidu's robotaxis froze in traffic creating chaos

Baidu's robotaxis malfunctioned in Wuhan, trapping passengers and causing traffic issues due to a reported system failure.
London
fromTime Out London
1 day ago

East London is getting a brand new train station

Beam Park station has finally received approval after years of delays, facilitating housing and business growth in east London.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Logistics Landscapes: The Architecture of the 24-Hour Supply Chain

Warehouses are the defining architecture of the 21st century, reshaping urban landscapes and logistics infrastructure significantly.
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago

DOT's Greenpoint Greenway Project Doesn't Dream Big Enough - Streetsblog New York City

The new Brooklyn waterfront greenway project on Commercial Street is insufficient to meet the growing demand for pedestrian and bike space.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Cyclist (20s) dies following collision with truck in Dublin city centre

A cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene of an incident in Dublin, prompting ongoing investigations and traffic disruptions.
London food
fromianVisits
6 days ago

Over 8.6 million journeys made as contactless rail spreads across South East

The expansion of contactless travel tickets in the South East has recorded over 8.6 million journeys by February 2026.
#london-transport
London
fromianVisits
4 days ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport is undergoing significant upgrades and changes, including pay rises for staff and new train services.
London
fromianVisits
1 week ago

London's weekly railway news

Five Tube stations in London are set to receive upgrades for step-free access after being initially rejected.
London
fromianVisits
4 days ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport is undergoing significant upgrades and changes, including pay rises for staff and new train services.
London
fromianVisits
1 week ago

London's weekly railway news

Five Tube stations in London are set to receive upgrades for step-free access after being initially rejected.
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

AOC urges Hochul to scrap plan that would widen Cross Bronx Expressway | amNewYork

Ocasio-Cortez emphasized the need to protect the community, stating, 'On behalf of my constituents and nearly 64,000 local residents impacted by this project, I am requesting that your administration reject any plans to expand the Cross Bronx Expressway beyond its current footprint.'
NYC politics
Canada news
fromThe Globe and Mail
1 week ago

Officials urge people to take transit or work from home to avoid World Cup congestion

Toronto is implementing a comprehensive transportation plan for the World Cup to prevent congestion and ensure smooth movement of crowds.
New York City
fromNBC New York
4 days ago

City Council adds free transit proposal to its preliminary budget response

City Council proposes an alternative budget to address a $6 billion shortfall without raising taxes or cutting essential services.
#congestion-pricing
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago
New York City

Transit officials announce clean air investments in South Bronx thanks to congestion pricing revenue | amNewYork

Congestion pricing funds will replace diesel trucks with hybrid models to reduce air pollution in the city.
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
New York City

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.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Transit officials announce clean air investments in South Bronx thanks to congestion pricing revenue | amNewYork

Congestion pricing funds will replace diesel trucks with hybrid models to reduce air pollution in the city.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 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.
Boston
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks 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.
#vision-zero
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Traffic safety improvements frequently die by popular vote. It's time to stop that

Vision Zero, a Swedish road safety philosophy, proves traffic deaths are preventable through proper street design, enforcement, and awareness, yet Americans resist safety improvements due to normalized traffic violence.
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Traffic safety improvements frequently die by popular vote. It's time to stop that

Vision Zero, a Swedish road safety philosophy, proves traffic deaths are preventable through proper street design, enforcement, and awareness, yet Americans resist safety improvements due to normalized traffic violence.
#new-york-city
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

Trash Containerization Program Remains Unfunded in Mamdani's City Budget - Streetsblog New York City

Funding for New York City's trash containerization program is uncertain, risking the continuation of efforts to improve waste management.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

Trash Containerization Program Remains Unfunded in Mamdani's City Budget - Streetsblog New York City

Funding for New York City's trash containerization program is uncertain, risking the continuation of efforts to improve waste management.
New York City
fromHoodline
6 days ago

PATH Commute From Jersey City to WTC Back on Track After Terminal Fix

PATH service between Journal Square and World Trade Center resumed normal operations after mechanical issues were resolved.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

With Albert Bridge now shut for a year, what is going on with London's crossings?

Albert Bridge, a fragile structure, requires £8.5 million in repairs and is expected to reopen within a year.
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

13 London bus routes are getting reduced - full list of service changes

TfL is adjusting bus timetables to address declining passenger numbers and current traffic levels.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
6 days ago

New certified Ultrafabrics collections target durability and compliance in passenger transport interiors - Sustainable Bus

Ultrafabrics launches new certified collections for passenger transport, combining durability, aesthetics, and sustainability in high-performance upholstery fabrics.
Europe news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Mohamed Mezghani, from the International Association of Public Transport: A traffic jam of electric cars is still a traffic jam'

European public transportation is recovering post-pandemic with increased ridership, but faces funding challenges requiring strategic investment and targeted fare policies to sustain growth.
#public-transport
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Mayor unveils 1.5bn People's Network' transport plan for South Yorkshire

South Yorkshire's transport system will be unified under public control as the People's Network, featuring electric buses, 25 new trams, and bike hire schemes with £1.5bn investment over five years.
fromSustainable Bus
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

Why MENA region matters for public transport: UITP's Hashem Alhendawi highlights strategic, financial and mindset shifts - Sustainable Bus

London
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Mayor unveils 1.5bn People's Network' transport plan for South Yorkshire

South Yorkshire's transport system will be unified under public control as the People's Network, featuring electric buses, 25 new trams, and bike hire schemes with £1.5bn investment over five years.
fromSustainable Bus
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

Why MENA region matters for public transport: UITP's Hashem Alhendawi highlights strategic, financial and mindset shifts - Sustainable Bus

London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Action urged over violence against transport staff

Nearly 10,500 cases of workplace violence against London transport staff were recorded annually, causing serious injuries including broken bones and noses, with many incidents unreported.
Public health
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Whether you use it or not, better public transit makes your commute better

Investing in public transit can reduce car trips by 5–10%, sharply lowering congestion, commute times, stress, health issues, and overall commuter costs.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Why Some Congresspeople Want to Go Big on Greenways - Streetsblog USA

The Parks to People Act proposes $300 million in federal funding for walking and biking infrastructure as essential transportation tools, despite political opposition dismissing them as distractions.
fromSustainable Bus
2 weeks ago

Riga set to order up to 100 new trolleybuses

The planned order is expected to include 12-meter and 18-meter vehicles, and potentially also 24-meter bi-articulated trolleybuses. All units will be equipped with traction batteries enabling off-wire operation. The new trolleybuses are expected to cover at least 20 kilometers without overhead wires, while remaining fully compatible with Riga's extensive existing trolleybus infrastructure.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
1 month ago

Evolution: the practical path to autonomous buses - Sustainable Bus

It's tempting to frame autonomous driving as a single leap. In public transport, adoption tends to be incremental - because the system is built for reliability, and new capabilities have to fit into daily operations without disrupting service. That is why a practical strategy is evolution, not revolution: introduce autonomy in a defined domain, learn safely in real operations, and expand capability step-by-step.
Artificial intelligence
Social justice
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Good urbanism isn't any good if you're not allowed to walk or bike

Cultural fear and aggressive policing curtail children's independent mobility despite urban design intended for all ages.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Eoin O'Malley: Congestion charges won't be popular, but they are our only way out of a jam

High congestion and driving charges for city-centre access make using the bus a more attractive option.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Why did one of Britain's busiest tunnels have to close?

An oversized vehicle entered the smaller Dartford tunnel, damaging critical safety systems and forcing a 30-hour closure and major northbound delays.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Opinion: Transportation Researchers Still Care About Equity. This Week They're Proving It - Streetsblog USA

A unified convening champions transportation equity as federal programs, oversight, and policies are cut, disrupted, and repurposed in ways that deepen existing injustices.
Public health
fromBloomberg.com
2 months ago

New York City's Worst Highways Can Lead Somewhere Better

Residents of Los Sures face ongoing harmful noise and air pollution from the Roebling Street onramp that burdens playgrounds and public spaces.
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago

Mobility Justice: Urban Equity in an Era of Innovation

Every city contains two transportation systems. One is the visible network of roads, rail lines, sidewalks, and bus routes mapped in planning documents. The other is the invisible geography of privilege and exclusion embedded within it: the neighborhoods that received highways instead of parks, the communities whose bus routes were cut, the sidewalks that abruptly end at the edge of a district.
Alternative transportation
Environment
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Confirmed: Non-Driving Infrastructure Creates 'Induced Demand,' Too - Streetsblog USA

Building high-quality multimodal infrastructure increases cycling and transit use and can reduce car travel when combined with supportive policies.
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.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

No single magic bullet' will fix Toronto's gridlock, new congestion officer says | CBC News

There's no one solution to fix the city's gridlock, Toronto's new chief congestion officer says as he finishes up his first week on the job. Andrew Posluns sat down with CBC Toronto on Friday to discuss the freshly created role, noting there's no magic bullet that will address the city's congestion. There are a lot of factors that feed into congestion, he said. We need to do everything we can in order to be able to mitigate and address the congestion challenges that arise.
Canada news
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'Rail projects have to happen for homes to follow'

London will struggle to meet an annual target of 88,000 new homes without approval of DLR, Bakerloo Line and West London Orbital rail projects and funding.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

The impact of road signs on economic development

When routes are well organized, there are clear directional signs, and speed limits become reasonable. The early installation of warning signs allows transport companies to plan deliveries more accurately and avoid delays. For businesses, time is money. When a truck carrying goods does not spend hours detouring due to an unclear traffic scheme or stuck in traffic where it could have been avoided thanks to competent traffic management, fuel costs, driver wages, and vehicle maintenance costs are reduced.
Alternative transportation
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The 'time is money' mantra is a terrible starting point for planning and designing infrastructure

Using productivity and time-as-money frameworks to justify transportation planning decisions is economically flawed and oversimplifies the complex nature of traffic congestion and urban mobility.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Cuts to speed limits blamed as London's roads found to be slowest of any capital city in the world

Low average speeds in London are often interpreted as extreme congestion but that misses the full picture.
London
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