The Bakerloo Line Is Extending Further Into South London
The Bakerloo Line will extend to Lewisham in the next 15 years, with potential further extensions to other areas like Catford and Beckenham in the future.
The cost of the Bakerloo Line extension has increased from an initial estimate of £2 billion to a current projection of £5-8 billion. [ more ]
New subway cars in New York City feature wider doors and open gangways, allowing for easier movement between cars
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority hopes that the new design will speed up boarding and disembarking, and reduce crime with security cameras [ more ]
Joe Biden and Pete Buttigieg tour Baltimore bridge collapse site, outline federal support for Maryland
Government officials, including President Biden and Secretary Buttigieg, committed federal support after the Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster in Baltimore.
Key actions involve rapid resource allocation, support for maintaining commerce flow, and streamlining regulatory processes to expedite recovery efforts. [ more ]
Don't drag cyclists into phoney culture wars, say campaigners
London Cycling Campaign emphasizes the mainstream popularity of cycling as a mode of transportation in the city.
The campaign urges mayoral candidates to support cycling infrastructure and highlights the necessity to maintain progress in promoting cycling. [ more ]
RMT members of the London Overground will go on strike on February 19th and 20th, resulting in reduced opening hours and station closures.
The strike will affect several routes, primarily Gospel Oak to Barking, Stratford to Richmond/Clapham Junction, and Highbury & Islington to Clapham Junction/West Croydon/Crystal Palace/New Cross. [ more ]
Green London mayoral candidate Zoe Garbett pledges lower Tube fares and free school meals expansion
London is becoming too expensive for many residents, impacting basic needs like meals and housing.
Green Party mayoral candidate Zoe Garbett pledges to lower transportation costs, extend free school meals, and work towards more affordable housing for London residents. [ more ]
'I've lived in Ladywell for decades and Bakerloo line extension is NOT a good idea'
Keith Ward opposes extending the Bakerloo line into Lewisham, concerned about slower trains and fewer seats. He suggests reopening the line to Beckenham Junction or Bromley South. [ more ]
Another autonomous vehicle startup shutters, Zoox expands driverless testing and investor fervor for AI escalates | TechCrunch
Investors, urban planners, and media focus on future transportation with discussions on autonomous vehicles, traffic alleviation, and emissions reduction.
Uber aims for greener, more affordable services, and competition with Amazon after achieving profitability, as per CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. [ more ]
Streatham Wells: Sadiq Khan 'applauds' suspension of LTN but says it is not precedent for other removals
Sadiq Khan applauded Lambeth Council for suspending Streatham Wells LTN due to unintended consequences.
The mayor emphasized that not every LTN scheme will be perfect, and challenges may arise, but overall LTNs have been successful in other areas. [ more ]
MAD Architects Unveils A Partially Sunken Train Station In Southeast China - Yanko Design
Renowned architectural firm MAD Architects has unveiled a new train station in China that is a recreation of a 100-year-old station, but with modern updates.
The Jiaxing Train Station, also known as the Train Station in the Forest, is partially sunken underground and features a glass facade that highlights the height difference between the original structure and the new one. [ more ]
SF to close streets, freeway offramps on Sunday for 49ers' Super Bowl
Additional police officers will be present in San Francisco on Super Bowl Sunday to ensure public safety.
Streets and freeway offramps will be closed in San Francisco, regardless of the game's outcome, to manage congestion and potential changing conditions. [ more ]
London Underground Is Testing Real-Time AI Surveillance Tools to Spot Crime
Transport for London tested AI surveillance software combined with live CCTV footage to monitor behavior and detect crime and safety incidents at a tube station.
Over 44,000 alerts were issued during the test, with 19,000 being delivered to station staff in real time. [ more ]
Mayor Sadiq Khan Set To Introduce Off-Peak Fares All Day On Fridays In A New Trial
City Hall plans to start a three-month trial of off-peak fares all day on Fridays for Tube passengers in London.
The initiative aims to encourage commuters to travel into the city on Fridays and boost footfall in bars, restaurants, and events in the center. [ more ]
London Underground: Central Line chaos laid bare as Sadiq Khan apologises for severe delays
The Central Line on the London Underground has been experiencing weeks of delays and overcrowding due to a shortage of trains.
The aging motors on the trains are suffering catastrophic failures and need to be replaced, resulting in only half of the required 78 trains being available at times. [ more ]