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San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 hours ago

Policymakers debate how to raise money to save Bay Area transit agencies as fiscal cliffs loom

Bay Area transit agencies face severe budget deficits post-pandemic, risking deep service cuts without new funding.
fromStreetsblog
19 hours ago
Alternative transportation

Highway Shakedown: How Local Road Users Are Subsidizing State Highway Investments - Streetsblog San Francisco

Local governments are disproportionately underfunded compared to their contribution to road maintenance and usage.
#mta
NYC politics
fromNew York City, NY Patch
2 days ago

NYC Congestion Pricing Raised Nearly $160M In 3-Month Period

Congestion pricing in NYC generated $160 million in its initial three months but faces potential termination due to federal funding threats.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Bus lines in Brooklyn will get increased service starting June 29

Four MTA bus lines in Brooklyn will receive enhanced service starting June, improving public transport for commuters.
The additional funding focuses on improving transit in areas underserved by the subway.
NYC politics
fromNew York City, NY Patch
2 days ago

NYC Congestion Pricing Raised Nearly $160M In 3-Month Period

Congestion pricing in NYC generated $160 million in its initial three months but faces potential termination due to federal funding threats.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Bus lines in Brooklyn will get increased service starting June 29

Four MTA bus lines in Brooklyn will receive enhanced service starting June, improving public transport for commuters.
The additional funding focuses on improving transit in areas underserved by the subway.
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NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Albany Running Out of Options to Close MTA Funding Gap: Watchdog - Streetsblog New York City

The MTA budget crisis requires urgent action, including cuts, fee increases, and possibly tax hikes, to address a projected $33.4 billion shortfall.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
2 months ago

In 2024 the German state of Bavaria allocated 50 million in funding for 508 low and zero emission buses

Bavaria invested over €50 million for 508 climate buses in 2024, exceeding its annual goal and promoting zero-emission transportation.
#public-transit
from48 hills
2 months ago
SF politics

Lurie has no real plan to fund Muni or avoid service cuts - 48 hills

Mayor Lurie lacks a concrete plan to keep Muni solvent, risking potential service cuts.
from48 hills
2 months ago
SF politics

Lurie has no real plan to fund Muni or avoid service cuts - 48 hills

Mayor Lurie lacks a concrete plan to keep Muni solvent, risking potential service cuts.
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fromPortlandTribune.com
3 months ago
Portland

Oregon Legislature gets to work on budget, transportation and other issues

Oregon lawmakers are addressing the state's spending, transportation, and housing issues this legislative session.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | Powerful NYC teachers union boss flunks Gov. Kathy Hochul, Dems over 'tone-deaf' congestion toll

The congestion toll is criticized as unfair to working class New Yorkers, with calls for Democrats to reconsider their support for it.
fromStreetsblog
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Highway to Hell: Fed Infrastructure Funding, Even Under Biden, Has Been Terrible for the Environment - Streetsblog USA

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law predominantly funded car infrastructure rather than climate-friendly transit projects, undermining its intended environmental benefits.
fromStreetsblog
6 months ago
SF politics

CA Election: Local Transportation Tax Measures - Streetsblog California

The California ballot features numerous measures related to local funding and infrastructure, highlighting significant funding challenges faced by local governments.
fromusa.streetsblog.org
7 months ago
Tech industry

Talking Headways Podcast: Expanding Amtrak Across America Streetsblog USA

The $66 billion funding for passenger rail is exciting but slow to implement due to federal oversight challenges.
fromMiami Herald
7 months ago
New York City

Crediting voters, Miami-Dade mayor backs off transit funds cut. Restores $16M in budget

Miami-Dade County is prioritizing transit expansion with an additional $16 million allocated in the 2025 budget.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
11 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Opinion: Tom McEnery, Lewis Wolff call San Jose BART extension municipal madness'

A call to reconsider the BART extension project in San Jose due to increased costs, delays, and potential obsolescence.
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