San Jose Inside3 days agoCaliforniaTed Cruz Wants Biden's DOT to Explain Soaring Costs of CA High Speed Rail ProjectRepublican lawmakers investigate California high-speed rail project costs. [ more ]
www.amny.com3 weeks agoBicyclingNYC seeks to build 500 secure bike parking hubs across city | amNewYorkNew York City plans to build 500 secure bicycle parking hubs in five years to promote urban cycling and tackle bike theft issues. [ more ]
BKReader3 weeks agoBrooklynBQE Cantilever Fix Won't Start Until 2028Overhaul of the triple-cantilever section of BQE postponed to 2028 due to funding challenges. [ more ]
Streetsblog4 weeks agoBicyclingRichmond-San Rafael Bridge Bike Lane Will Need Support - Streetsblog San FranciscoCongestion remained unchanged after the installation of a bike lane on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. [ more ]
Nextgov.com4 weeks agoArtificial intelligenceTransportation Department seeks AI solutions for transit infrastructureDepartment of Transportation seeks AI solutions to enhance transportation efficiency and reduce infrastructure costs. [ more ]
Fast Company1 month agoWomen in technologyThis specific kind of commute is stressing women outWomen carry the majority of caregiving travel responsibilities, leading to increased stress and decreased levels of happiness and meaning. [ more ]
Streetsblog1 month agoNYC politicsThursday's Headlines: The Way of Water Edition - Streetsblog New York CityThe 'Blue Highways' campaign advocates converting Downtown Manhattan Heliport into a maritime freight hub to reduce truck congestion. [ more ]
ianVisits1 month agoLondonNorwood Junction station upgrade put on holdRedevelopment plans for Norwood Junction station put on hold as not a priority project. Proposals aimed to realign tracks, platforms for more trains, ease congestion, and improve passenger experience. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk2 months agoLondonLondoners living near new Old Oak Common HS2 train station hit back against plan to shut road for four yearsResidents fear isolation due to planned road closure for HS2 construction Community expresses concerns over extended road closure impacting amenities and services [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk2 months agoUK newsGovernment announces improvements on 17 of England's deadliest roads$38.3m allocated to improve safety on 17 key roads, estimated to save 385 lives in 20 years. Initiative includes new junctions, signage, pedestrian crossings, and cycle lanes to enhance road safety and reduce accidents. [ more ]
ianVisits2 months agoLondonClosing the Gap as Cycleway 4 connects Greenwich to London BridgeCycleway 4 closure reduced gap, promoting safer cycling London's cycle journey numbers increased by 20% since 2019 [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com2 months agoSan FranciscoThis Bay Area city is the latest to try and reconnect neighborhoods divided by freewaysInvestment in neglected transit infrastructure is crucial for reconnecting communities Officials are working on projects to rectify past transportation planning inequalities. [ more ]
BKReader2 months agoBrooklynBrooklyn-Queens Expressway Project Awarded $5.6 Million Federal GrantImprovements to BQE funded by USDOT Plans for North and South BQE corridors [ more ]
www.eastbaytimes.com3 months agoEast Bay (California)In brief: El Cerrito to break ground next week on project at BART stopEnhancing street infrastructure for various transportation modes near El Cerrito del Norte BART station Supporting economic and environmental benefits through comprehensive street improvements [ more ]
Time Out London3 months agoLondonThe Bakerloo line extension just got a step closer to being builtExtension of Bakerloo line to Lewisham by 2040, costing up to £8 billion. Funding for the project to come from central government and local boroughs, supporting housing and job creation in southeast London. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk3 months agoLondonKentish Town Tube station to remain closed until September, TfL announcesKentish Town Tube station in north London will remain closed until September for repairs and essential maintenance work. The closure is due to the need to upgrade the station's escalators, as well as other unrelated repairs. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com3 months agoGermany newsGermany transport disrupted as bus, tram workers strike over pay, hoursBus and tram stations across 80 cities in Germany are at a standstill as 90,000 public transport workers strike for improved working conditions. A strike by security staff at 11 German airports resulted in 1,100 flight cancellations or delays. Verdi is seeking improved working conditions, reduced working hours, and increased holiday entitlement. [ more ]
www.hackneygazette.co.uk4 months agoLondonNo Overground trains this weekend during work to replace 100-year-old bridgeSome Overground services will be suspended this weekend and in February due to bridge replacement work. The new bridge will improve safety and reliability for pedestrians, cyclists, and train passengers. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times4 months agoLos AngelesLandslide in San Clemente halts train service indefinitelyTrain service between Orange and San Diego counties has been halted indefinitely after a landslide in San Clemente. Passengers were stranded for hours due to the service disruption. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com5 months agoNew York CityCan Congestion Pricing Alter New York's Car Culture?The congestion pricing plan in New York is seen as a good first step in generating revenue for transportation infrastructure and reducing traffic. Some experts believe that the plan should be expanded gradually to cover all five boroughs and address broader car culture issues. [ more ]