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fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Michael O'Leary criticised for 'insulting' comments on Dublin metro

Dublin Airport doesn't need it, Dublin Airport passengers won't use it - they're already well-served by buses.
Miscellaneous
Austin
fromAustin Monitor
1 week ago

Legislature watchers report to Council - Austin Monitor

Local governments face several legislative challenges during Texas's current special session, especially regarding authority over regulations and infrastructure funding.
fromAustin Monitor
1 week ago

Austin braces for third round of gasrate increases in 12 months - Austin Monitor

Texas Gas Service (TGS) has filed for its third rate increase in a year, impacting over 230,000 customers in Austin and nearby areas.
US news
fromKqed
1 week ago

Bonta Sues Trump (Again), This Time for Torching Disaster Prep in Crisis-Prone Summer | KQED

"It's becoming a hallmark of Trump's presidency," said Bonta. "Trampling over the separation of power, sidelining a Congress led by Trump's own party, violating the Constitution and putting the American people in harm's way."
US politics
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Port of SF Trying to Figure Out How to Complete Crane Cove Park Improvements Without Parks Alliance Funds

The SF Parks Alliance collapse left the Port of San Francisco responsible for $1.9 million in Crane Cove Park construction costs intended to be covered by the Alliance.
San Francisco
Public health
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Opinion: VTA should abandon $12.8 billion San Jose BART extension that's already out of date

Consider a pivot to affordable transit alternatives instead of continuing with the costly BART extension.
#electric-vehicles
Washington DC
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

16 states and DC are suing the Trump administration over blocking funding for EV chargers

Sixteen states and D.C. are suing the Trump administration over the suspension of EV charger funding from the NEVI program.
Washington DC
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

16 states and DC are suing the Trump administration over blocking funding for EV chargers

Sixteen states and D.C. are suing the Trump administration over the suspension of EV charger funding from the NEVI program.
London food
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Tourist tax: Will London introduce it, what is it and has it benefited other cities?

Tourist taxes can help manage over-tourism's negative impacts and support local infrastructure.
These taxes are seen as a way for tourists to contribute to the areas they visit.
fromKqed
2 months ago

SF Planned to Improve Treasure Island's Transit. Trump Took Back the Funds | KQED

San Francisco must secure funding to invest in infrastructure for low-income residents as it eyes significant housing development on Treasure and Yerba Buena Islands.
#congestion-pricing
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Congestion Pricing's Biggest Booster Prepares to Take On the White House

Congestion pricing survives numerous challenges, but faces a critical threat from federal intervention under President Trump.
NYC politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Trump wants to kill NYC's congestion pricing, but a judge just said he can't-yet

Congestion pricing in NYC has effectively reduced traffic and increased transit use, despite challenges from the Trump administration.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Congestion Pricing's Biggest Booster Prepares to Take On the White House

Congestion pricing survives numerous challenges, but faces a critical threat from federal intervention under President Trump.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Trump administration unveils multi-billion dollar plan to modernize air traffic control system

The Transportation Department aims to modernize the air traffic control system within four years, focusing on advanced technology.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

MTA will reap NYC business tax, speed camera fines under NY's $254B behemoth budget

New York's budget introduces payroll tax hikes to fund MTA projects, impacting businesses and contradicting affordability claims.
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

California's high-speed train to lose federal funding, Trump says

This government is not going to pay. The California High-Speed Rail project, which was projected to cost $33 billion, has ballooned to an estimated $128 billion.
SF politics
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Ara Partners new $800M fund will decarbonize old industrial assets | TechCrunch

Plenty of startups hit a wall after their first few rounds of funding, having grown too big for venture funds but still in need of cash.
Startup companies
#broadband-access
#potholes
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

'California Forever' Billionaire Group Now Talking About Creating Shipbuilding Port in the Delta

California Forever shifts focus from new city development to a potential shipbuilding facility in Solano County.
#germany
fromeuronews
4 months ago
Germany politics

Germany's upper house clears historic defence spending bill

Germany's Bundesrat approved a landmark package for military and infrastructure spending despite some opposition from smaller parties.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Germany's Greens threaten to block plan to ease debt brake DW 03/10/2025

The CDU and SPD plan to ease Germany's debt brake for infrastructure and defense, facing opposition from the Greens over climate investment.
Germany politics
fromeuronews
4 months ago

Germany's upper house clears historic defence spending bill

Germany's Bundesrat approved a landmark package for military and infrastructure spending despite some opposition from smaller parties.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Germany's Greens threaten to block plan to ease debt brake DW 03/10/2025

The CDU and SPD plan to ease Germany's debt brake for infrastructure and defense, facing opposition from the Greens over climate investment.
fromHomebuilding & Renovating
4 months ago

Energy bill increase to fund pylon discounts as all households forced to pay 80p more

"This is about recognising the contribution people are making by hosting this infrastructure. It's not just compensation but acknowledging their role in the transition to a cleaner, greener energy system."
UK politics
NYC politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is ready to 'fight back hard' against Trump's demands

Democratic governors like Kathy Hochul are positioning themselves as resistance leaders against Republican policies, particularly concerning local infrastructure like NYC's congestion pricing.
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

UK must prepare for widespread road pricing, says infrastructure tsar

Sir John Armitt emphasized that as revenue from petrol tax diminishes due to the rise of electric vehicles, a public debate on road pricing is essential to replace it, noting that more than 30 billion a year is at stake.
UK politics
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