For several decades, Nigeria was almost entirely dependent on the importation of vehicles; however, the automobile industry has gradually been able to boast of having local car assemblers, some of whom are even indigenous. There was a time (about 50 years ago) when local assembly was known with certain brands, …
Read More »The Path to Safety – The Hindu
The responsibility for disciplining traffic on the roads lies as much with the citizens as with the government The responsibility for disciplining traffic on the roads lies as much with the citizens as with the government Road safety is a universal concern. We are all road users. Yet he barely …
Read More »Nelson Area Community Trust establishes own transportation service
The lack of public buses between Nelson and Motueka led a community trust to establish its own minibus service to transport people between the two centres. Nelson Tasman Community Transport Trust Services Coordinator Rachel Mason, right, with the Māpua Willing Wheels car, which people can book to access transport. Photo: …
Read More »Union Station overhaul removes parking bays and adds underground facility
Placeholder while loading article actions The Federal Railroad Administration overhauled major aspects of Washington’s Union Station redevelopment project, eliminating a parking garage as part of the redesign. Revised plan for multibillion-dollar station expansion eliminates six-story garage, drastically reducing parking and moving parking area to new underground facility that would also …
Read More »Metra Benefits, Pace Program to Help Southland Commuters Hired After First Year – Chicago Tribune
When the COVID-19 pandemic kept most workers at home except for essential employees in jobs such as health care, Cook County agencies launched an effort to make transportation more affordable pools for those living in South Chicago and in the South and Southwest. suburb. The South Cook Fair Transit pilot …
Read More »pmpml: commuters are sweating because only 13% of Pmpml bus stops have hangars | Pune News
PUNE: Just over 13% of Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMMPL) bus stops have sheds, requiring passengers to wait for their transport in the sun and rain. According to figures provided by the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMMPL), out of a total of 9,460 bus stops, only 1,250 have …
Read More »Challenges Persist Despite Adding More Buses to Zupco’s Fleet
the herald Africa Moyo and BKudzaishe Muhamba TRANSPORTERS continue to face transport challenges, particularly in Harare, despite the injection of 65 additional buses into the urban transport system by Zupco over the past nine days. Zupco’s acting chief executive, Mr Everisto Madangwa, told the Herald that 40 buses were injected …
Read More »ED declares war on private carriers
President Emmerson Mnangagwa BY MASAU PROBLEMPRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared war on unlicensed private passenger carriers, a stance that many believe will deepen the transport crisis in the country. Mnangagwa’s May Day speech, which reinforced days of sustained police crackdowns on private carriers, only made matters worse for commuters in …
Read More »Costa Rica launches electronic payment pilot project in public bus service
QCOSTARICA – Starting this Friday, April 29, users of the Sabana-Estadio and Sabana-Cementerio bus lines can pay by electronic payment instead of cash only, a pilot program that will be extended to more than 200 buses by third quarter of the year. For the implementation of electronic payment in buses, …
Read More »Dear governments, carpooling is not a panacea for public transport in poor condition
“Everyone wants free public transport, but no one wants to pay for it” is a statement I often hear written about mobility. But an equally pressing challenge is often left out of the conversation: equal access to public transport. This is a difficult problem for transport providers. They have to …
Read More »Labor struggles: the Americas – World Socialist Web Site
Latin America the World Socialist Website invites workers and other readers to contribute to this regular column. Protests continue in Peru over onerous living cost hikes Protests in Peru against spiraling inflation continued last week. In Cusco, members of various unions and social organizations went on strike for 48 hours …
Read More »Transport mask mandate lifted as COVID case count remains low
Local COVID test, vaccine options Outer Cape Health Services in Provincetown, Wellfleet and Harwich Port offers vaccines and testing. Call 508-905-2888 to receive a vaccine or test. Info: https://www.outercape.org/services/covid-information/ CVS Pharmacy offers vaccines, boosters, home testing, according to the company’s website. Info: https://www.cvs.com/ After:State government mask rules, from April 22 …
Read More »Afton Express Update Calendar, Offering Passenger Promotions, Discounts
Posted on Friday, April 22, 2022 at 9:49 a.m. Join the 100,000 AFP subscribers on Facebook Buy an AFP subscription Subscribe to AFP podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Pandora News, press releases, letters to the editor: [email protected] Advertising inquiries: [email protected] Photo courtesy of Shenandoah District Central Planning Commission. The …
Read More »Monterey County COVID-19 count stable as mask mandate evaporates – Monterey Herald
SALINAS – Monterey County’s COVID-19 case rate remains low and stable, along with its hospitalizations, but test positivity has increased as mask requirements evolve after a federal court ruling handed down on Monday nullified the national mandate. “We hope to hear from the California Department of Public Health whether or …
Read More »Commuters face hardship as car and taxi unions go on strike against rising fuel prices | Latest Delhi News
Commuters have had a tough time as various rickshaw, taxi and taxi unions in the capital staged a two-day strike on Monday demanding a CNG subsidy and a fare review following the rise in prices fuel price. Passengers complained about having to wait long for Ola and Uber taxis, and …
Read More »Chandigarh collects data to avoid route bus overlap: The Tribune India
Tribune press service Dushyant Singh Pundir Chandigarh, April 15 In an effort to avoid the overlapping of buses on various routes across tricity, which often leads to buses carrying few people, and to build an easily usable network, the UT Department of Transportation began collecting bus frequency and …
Read More »Governor Hochul Announces Progress of New York State’s Electric Vehicle Programs and Encourages New Yorkers to Visit the Indoor Electric Vehicle Test Track at the New York International Auto Show
Kevin O’Toole, Chairman of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, said: “By providing 10 new fast chargers at LaGuardia Airport, we hope to provide more drivers with convenient charging options at the airport. The Port Authority continues to find ways for us as an agency to reduce …
Read More »NSW bus drivers’ strike causes commuter chaos
Hundreds of furious drivers over a ‘ridiculous’ toilet break loophole have walked off the job, sparking chaos for commuters in Sydney. Hundreds of NSW bus drivers have rallied to demand fair pay and better working conditions. Commuters in NSW faced altered bus times on Monday during the 24-hour strike by …
Read More »MBTA rail service returns to the drawbridge on May 23 | News
NEWBURYPORT – It will become both a little easier and a little more complicated for passengers on the Newburyport / Rockport Commuter Line to commute with the service changes from Monday. The changes will take place over the next two months to accommodate signage, track and bridge work, the MBTA …
Read More »Reviews | Ideas for traffic management around Riverhead
Before the 2019 municipal election, I met Bob Kern, then president of the Riverhead Chamber of Commerce, and his colleagues. During the hours-long discussion, we shared many of our ideas for Riverhead Town (like my pitch for changing the town’s flag). I also discovered, to my pleasant surprise, that we …
Read More ȣ14m for bus upgrades
DEVON will receive £14m for bus upgrades, less than half the amount originally requested by the county council. A £34million bus improvement plan, described as “ambitious”, was tabled at the end of October. It aimed to make buses cheaper to use, greener, more frequent and more reliable. Developed in partnership …
Read More »Welcome the Mumbai Metro but consider the questions it raises, writes Smruti Koppikar
The inauguration of the first metro line in Mumbai during the monsoon of 2014 was an event filled with great excitement and a sense of the new, much like that of April 1853 when the first line of railway iron was unveiled by the British to the “natives”. ‘ For …
Read More »Rush hour will never be the same
Source: Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, 3rd Quarter 2021 Report by James A. Bacon In fiscal year 2018, the Commonwealth of Virginia budgeted $582 million for the Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT). Spending on trains, buses and other forms of public transit has soared to $935 million in the …
Read More »Could high gas prices increase bus fares? | WDVM25 and DCW50
(WDVM) — Gas prices are still higher than many people are used to paying… but will that impact how people take public transport. WDVM spoke to Public Transits in Frederick and Montgomery Counties to find out… And the short answer – is no – gas prices won’t affect the fare …
Read More »Rising gas prices worry students
Ally Formaller Casey’s General Store, 1001 N Annie Glidden Rd, sells regular unleaded gasoline for $4.68 on March 24. DeKALB― Students and professors have mixed reactions to rising gas prices. Rising gas prices have increased the need for public transit and have particularly affected student commuters. The last week of …
Read More »Former Uber Pool chief leads public ridesharing
The Routing Company, a Seattle-based software startup that makes on-demand routing technology for transit agencies, raised $15 million in Series A funding. Why is this important: Reducing single-use vehicle trips remains an easy way for individuals to reduce carbon emissions, but public transit is an impractical and often inaccessible alternative …
Read More »Highway. 99 upgrades aim to ease congestion, but even fans see gaps
Breadcrumb Links Local News Work aims to support later construction of new Fraser River tunnel, but Liberals promise to pivot to bridge Work has begun on dedicated bus lanes to connect Bridgeport Station to Highway 99. Photo by Herman Thind/BuzzMachine Media/f Content of the article A project to ease congestion …
Read More »List of areas in Nairobi set to get new railway stations
The Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) has started constructing new stations in a number of areas in Nairobi and other satellite towns with the aim of increasing the number of commuters and strengthening the country’s transport system. The new project is being developed within existing rail corridors to improve commuter rail …
Read More »CATA routes should run more frequently, free parking ends March 14
As students return to East Lansing after spring break, CATA has announced that there will be service changes to on- and off-campus routes starting March 14. The affected routes are listed as follows: 1 – Downtown Lansing – Meridian Mall 20 – South Harrison–Jolly–Dunckel 26 – Abbot – Chandler 30 …
Read More »NTSB investigators uncover cause of Fiery Caltrain crash that injured 13 people – CBS San Francisco
SAN BRUNO (CBS SF) — Federal investigators meticulously combed through debris Saturday following a violent crash between a Caltrain engine and construction equipment that injured 13 people and disrupted rail service between stations of South San Francisco and Millbrae. A team of six National Transportation Safety Board investigators arrived at …
Read More »As Gas Prices Rise, Transit Agencies Brace for More Riders – CBS Dallas/Fort Worth
DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Transit agencies are monitoring ridership, as high gas prices could cause more people to turn to trains and buses as an alternative to the car. The change is not expected to be immediate, but rather over the next few months as drivers begin to notice the cumulative …
Read More »Residents demand that all buses stop at Kannamangalam town
Only one government municipal bus service is operated between Kannamangalam city and Polur Only one government municipal bus service is operated between Kannamangalam city and Polur Frustrated with the lack of public transport, commuters demand that all buses operated by the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) stop at Gandhi …
Read More »Houston’s first bus rapid transit line debuts with disappointing results
There are few places in Houston as busy as the corner of Westheimer and Post Oak, as cars and trucks — many of which carry just the driver — pass through the intersection. A large gray bus cuts through the crowd on a freezing mid-morning, alone in its own lane, …
Read More »Actress named Dar company ambassador
Speaking at the press conference to introduce her to the public, which took place in Dar es Salaam recently, Jacqueline who was accompanied by her husband Richard Samwel, said it is a great opportunity in her life to be nominated among all national artists. She said she will be at …
Read More »Government workers demonstrate in Shimla and demand the reinstatement of the old pension scheme
Demanding the reinstatement of the old pension plan (OPS), thousands of state government workers besieged the city’s main ring road, causing great inconvenience to commuters. The police had to use water cannons to disperse them. Various employee unions had launched a call to demonstrate in Shimla. Union members started gathering …
Read More »Diesel Trains Could Survive Quebec’s Green Transit Push, In The Short Term – Montreal
Quebec Transportation Minister Chantale Rouleau is helping lead her government’s efforts to electrify public transportation in the province. On Tuesday, she announced an $18 million grant to bus company Transco to help purchase electric school buses. “One hundred and twenty new buses, electric buses, will be on the island of …
Read More »Nigerian students in Ukraine can enter Poland, Romania and Hungary
Nigerian students in Ukraine have found themselves trapped in the middle of a fiery war zone. Public transport like buses, trains and planes stopped working after Ukraine imposed a state of emergency. Following Russia’s invasion on Thursday, Nigerian citizens in the country have been urged to ‘remain calm but be …
Read More »UTA Offers Free Fare in February, Sparks Conversation About Free Public Transportation – The Daily Utah Chronicle
During the month of February 2022, all UTA services are available for everyone and can be used free of charge for Free Fare February. This includes all UTA bus and train services. The initiative is led by Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall and made possible by sponsors that include …
Read More »University of Montana to lift mask mandate in March
MISSOULA — The University of Montana reports that the mask mandate will become a recommendation on March 3. Masks are currently required in UM classrooms and teaching labs. UM says that on March 3, there will be a few exceptions to the mask mandate, including the following: Masks will continue …
Read More »Feb-22 AT Board Meeting – Greater Auckland
Tomorrow the Auckland Transport Board will hold their first public Board meeting of the year and here are highlights from their reports. You can also watch the open session of the meeting live between 9 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. via this Microsoft Teams link. Closed session Below are the most …
Read More »Sydney commuters tell of utter chaos
Mrs. King thought she would leave the house a little early and find an alternative route. ‘I arrived at Hornsby station and there was absolute pandemonium as there was no replacement bus,’ she said. “The poor guards on the train were abused by everyone for things beyond their control.” Ms …
Read More »Brutalized ‘promdi’ commuters: Let’s find our voice, let’s vote wisely
NO government is perfect. And the government was neither perfect nor free from misguided and misguided policies during the period that Nikki Coseteng served in the Philippine Senate. But the governments of the day, imperfect as they were, had a saving grace. There was no deliberate effort to brutalize the …
Read More »Rabbit Mobility partners with LISNR for contactless onboarding |
CINCINNATI, February 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Rabbit Mobility, an Innovative Leader in Sharing Commuter Experiences Nigeria has partnered with LISNR for an industry-leading contactless mobile onboarding experience. The partnership will allow Rabbit Mobility to provide a seamless and secure onboarding experience enabling faster and more automated stops. Rabbit Mobility was …
Read More »See what’s changed in the updated guidelines – NBC Boston
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is updating its face mask guidelines for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In an advisory on Tuesday, DPH said it now advises wearing face masks indoors outside your home if you are fully vaccinated and have a weakened immune system, if you …
Read More »Transport leaders on pressing issues for 2022
The region’s transportation leaders, tasked with improving and modernizing the agencies that oversee the most critical components of a vast transportation network, will see an influx of federal funding this year from the $1,000 bipartisan infrastructure package. billion dollars recently signed. Opportunities exist for urgent improvements to New Jersey’s bridges, …
Read More »Will more bus lanes solve traffic problems in New York?
“This is a matter of fundamental fairness,” said Janno Lieber, chairman and CEO of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which runs the bus system. “Bus lanes and bus lanes are the only way we can meet New York’s need for a much faster bus system.” Other cities around the world, including …
Read More »Residents must vote wisely to end urban woes
the herald Dialogue on the development of Lovemore Chikova It has since become clear to even the staunchest opposition supporter that the ambition to develop urban areas to desired levels cannot be achieved with opposition councillors. Harare, with its ambitions to become a world-class city by 2025, is a good …
Read More »Quarrel over routes affects commuters more than taxi operators
LIMPOPO – Protesting drivers from the Tshitale Taxi Association blocked the access road to the area and local businesses to prevent Phadziri buses from operating. Commuters, who have become collateral damage in this dispute, had no choice but to travel great distances to catch alternative transport to get to work …
Read More »Unlimited OMNY Metro, bus fares start after 12 rides: MTA
NEW YORK CITY – Farewell, MetroCards – the OMNY contactless payment system will soon offer straphangers unlimited rides after 12 taps. The long-awaited rate cap pilot will begin seven days a week beginning Feb. 28, MTA officials said. The program will eliminate questions from subway and bus riders about whether …
Read More »Electric vehicle sales drive up nickel, cobalt and lithium prices
LONDON — Accelerating sales of electric vehicles have fueled a rush for nickel, cobalt and lithium, pushing battery material prices to multi-year highs. The abandonment of thermal engine cars (ICE) in favor of electric vehicles is part of the energy transition and efforts to reduce carbon emissions. More than 6.36 …
Read More »Disabled Amtrak train stuck in Hudson River tunnels rumbles at rush hour Wednesday
An Amtrak work train was moved out of the Hudson River rail tunnels that broke down earlier Wednesday morning, disrupting the morning commute to New York and causing 60-minute delays on NJ Transit trains. “The track car has been removed from the south tube. Normal train operations have resumed. Expect …
Read More »Santa Barbara County becomes the nation’s third district with an electric commuter bus
There it was, hovering above the crowd in orange capitals: “GO GREEN.” That was the theme for Friday, Jan. 28, the unveiling of Santa Barbara County’s first-ever electric commuter bus on the Avenue of Flags in Buellton. The “45-foot beauty,” as supervisor Das Williams dubbed it, makes SB Transit the …
Read More »What people in West Yorkshire are saying about the big bus cuts hitting this weekend
Wakefield bus passengers have spoken out against operator Arriva as sweeping changes to their services come into play. The company recently announced major changes to routes across West Yorkshire – including key services in Wakefield, Batley and Leeds. Although the bus company says the changes will allow it to run …
Read More »New Zero-Emission Long-Haul Electric Commuter Bus Launched in Santa Barbara County
For the thousands of people who make the 150-mile round trip from Santa Maria to Goleta and Santa Barbara, the only difference they will notice is the quieter ride. A new Clean Air Express bus replaces the old diesel bus on the commuter route on weekdays, eliminating more than 50 …
Read More »Rapid Redistricting Redesign | press day
daily item Redraw quickly, the old fashioned way Now that the state’s first-ever Independent Constituency Redistribution Commission has ceased operations without sending a unified 10-year map plan to lawmakers, the vague old acronym LATFOR — long familiar to Albany insiders — is reverberating. in a hurry to finish redrawing in …
Read More »SCANDINAVIAN “TRAMBUS” CONTROL HIGHLIGHTS “E-TECH POWER”
Through: Fabien CotterPhotography by: courtesy Van Hool (Europe) Date: 25.01.2022 Belgian bus manufacturer Van Hool has secured an order to build 21 fully “zero-emission” electric trambuses – i.e. a sensible alternative to light rail – for Swedish operator Nobina, Europe’s biggest company. passenger transport in Scandinavia, he reports. The Exqui.City …
Read More »North County bus and train ridership reduced by pandemic, report says
The number of passengers boarding North County Transit District buses and trains fell 46% systemwide in fiscal year 2020-21, according to a new report. COVID-19 caused most of the decline, according to the NCTD’s annual operations performance report released Thursday. Statewide stay-at-home orders were initiated in March 2020 and in …
Read More »Zupco bus crashes rock government
By Silisiwe MabalekaLOCAL Government Minister July Moyo has expressed concern over the increase in the number of road accidents involving buses operated under the Zupco franchise. Moyo’s comments came after two Zupco buses were recently involved in separate fatal crashes in Bulawayo, killing two pedestrians and injuring several others. Both …
Read More »Operators hope for commuters to return when Plan B ends
Transport operators have welcomed the end of Plan B restrictions in England, but London Mayor Sadiq Khan has complained that removing the legal requirement to wear face coverings would create inconsistency. Prime Minister Boris Johnson told MPs on Wednesday that his government is no longer asking people to work from …
Read More »TDSB cancels in-person and remote learning on Tuesday
Breadcrumb Links Toronto and the GTA Publication date : January 18, 2022 • 45 minutes ago • 2 minute read • 23 comments A collision on the highway. 400 southbound as you approach the freeway. 401 on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022 left a seriously injured driver, according to the Ontario …
Read More »Debate over returning Christchurch bus schedules to normal
JOHN KIRK-ANDERSON/Stuff Environment Canterbury believes that the shortage of drivers, and therefore reduced hours, could continue for several months. Christchurch’s main bus operator Go Bus is confident it can overcome the city’s driver shortage and return to normal hours from February, but the man in charge of the network isn’t …
Read More »New York City Transit Relief: MTA to Receive $ 6 Billion in Federal Aid
An MTA employee wears a mask in a subway train (AP Photo / Frank Franklin II, File) NEW YORK (AP) – New York City subways and commuter trains receive a large chunk of federal COVID-19 relief funds. Senator Chuck Schumer announced on Wednesday that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority had received …
Read More »Suburban alerts: some MTA express buses canceled; trains run every 20 minutes
STATEN ISLAND, NY – Commuters will have to wait longer than usual for certain express buses and Staten Island Railway trains during Tuesday’s frigid rush hour. Due to understaffing, some trips have been canceled for various MTA express buses. Affected routes include SIM1, SIM2, SIM4, SIM8, SIM8X, SIM9, SIM10, SIM11, …
Read More »Editorial | Safety, reliability, efficiency: the MTA’s New Year’s resolutions
It’s a new year, but the main mission of the MTA remains the same: to move New York forward with safe, reliable and profitable service. Each of these points is of equal importance. I’ll start with safety, which is the number one concern for current and returning riders according to …
Read More »BJP protest leads to massive traffic jam outside Ludhiana DC office
Protests by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers from the Ludhiana DC office housed in the mini secretariat resulted in massive traffic jam, causing problems for local commuters Ludhiana Protests by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers outside the Ludhiana-Ferozepur mini secretariat on Friday caused a traffic jam, causing problems for local …
Read More »What does Kathy Hochul’s proposal contain on housing, the economy and the climate?
A plan to add tens of thousands of affordable housing units Ms Hochul said the state would pursue a $ 25 billion plan to build or preserve 100,000 affordable homes, including 10,000 homes that would include services for those at risk of homelessness. Ms. Hochul also wants to allow taller …
Read More »COVID Surge Impacts MTA Subway Staff, Train Schedules – NBC New York
What there is to know Regular metro users have already noticed something about their journeys recently: changes in train schedules. The problem appears to be that the MTA does not have enough healthy crews to operate its entire fleet of trains. While currently dealing with personnel issues, MTA officials believe …
Read More »A Rendezvous with the Trains – The New Indian Express
Express news service KOTTAYAM: October 16, 1956. The relaxed countryside from Kuruppanthara to Kottayam has seen hectic activity. The Ernakulam-Kottayam railway line was being commissioned. A huge crowd had gathered to watch the first train move forward. And among them was a seven year old boy holding his father’s hand. …
Read More »Yes, tolls go up in New Jersey on January 1. Here is where.
Unless you hear that there’s a lump of coal in your Christmas stocking, the next most hated sentence from Jersey drivers is that your tolls go up. January 1 is the day of the toll increases on the state’s three largest toll roads. Some smaller toll agencies are also increasing …
Read More »Street vendors continue to occupy the roads and create chaos in Batamaloo
Through Syed burhan SRINAGAR- Street vendors continue to obstruct pedestrian and vehicle traffic in the Batamaloo neighborhood of Srinagar city, with authorities doing little to free the roads from occupation. Commuters heading to Lal Chowk town center via Batamaloo face frequent traffic jams due to roadside and pavement space suffocation …
Read More »Senegal’s new commuter train makes its first trip from the capital Dakar
DAKAR, December 27 (Reuters) – A new $ 1.3 billion suburban railway in Senegal, intended to ease traffic congestion and modernize a crumbling public transport system, carried out its first on Monday trip from Dakar, the capital. The Regional Express will connect Dakar to Diamniadio, an industrial city under construction …
Read More »Keep JFK Drive closed to cars in 2022 and beyond
Urban theorist Jane Jacobs wrote in her seminal book “Death and Life of Great American Cities” that “the destructive effect of automobiles is much less a cause than a symptom of our incompetence to build cities.” It would be hard to find a better illustration of this point than San …
Read More »Rockport Service on New T-Drawbridge to Resume in May | News
It will be another four months before single-track service on Gloucester’s new drawbridge over the Annisquam River is restored, allowing commuter rail travel between West Gloucester and Rockport stations, the MBTA announced Thursday. . During the $ 100 million bridge replacement project, users of the Rockport Line used replacement shuttles …
Read More »Maryland provides information on bus congestion
The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDoT MTA) displays real-time bus congestion levels to passengers through the Transit app. The MDoT MTA says the feature updates information every 10 to 15 seconds, allowing passengers to receive up-to-the-minute information on total bus occupancy levels. The ministry describes the increase …
Read More »Mayor Wu said she will know she was successful in transport when more people take the T with her
“Congratulations!” another person shouted over the rumble of the train. “I voted for you! another said. Getting more Bostonians to ride the T is critical to Wu’s success as mayor, she said. By the end of 2022, she’ll know she’s been successful if there are “more options for our families …
Read More »Transit records: DART, MARTA, MBTA, Metrolink, San Diego MTS
Written by Marybeth Luczak, Editor-in-Chief On December 15, MBTA CEO Steve Poftak hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Chelsea Suburban Station with Massachusetts DOT Secretary and CEO Jamey Tesler and community leaders. Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) and a developer have teamed up to add a one-acre park near …
Read More »Township Transit and Energy Corridor District Establish Pilot Commuter Bus Service
The Township of Woodlands, in collaboration with The Energy Corridor District, will launch a pilot commuter bus service effective January 4, 2022. The new service will depart from Sawdust Park and Ride and serve several stops along the Energy Corridor including Energy Center 1 and 2, Dairy Ashford at Shell …
Read More »A Full Day of Exciting (Sort of!) Editing of Transportation News – Streetsblog New York City
This is our December donation campaign. Your donation helps us make important stories. So please click here or on the icon above. Yesterday was a huge day for mixed, disappointing and disappointing mixed transport news, so we’ll get to that after reminding you that this is our December donation campaign …
Read More »U.S. Supreme Court rejects mandate challenge for airlift masks – JURIST – News
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts Jr on Thursday rejected a request to block the current federal mandate for masks for U.S. airports and domestic air travel amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Michael Seklecki has filed a lawsuit in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia …
Read More »Motorists return at a snail’s pace – Lowell Sun
Traffic in Boston, while still not at pre-pandemic levels, has rebounded enough this year for drivers to idle for 78 hours in traffic jams. That’s according to the INRIX 2021 Global Traffic Scorecard, which ranks Boston as the fourth most congested city in the country for the second year in …
Read More »Tales of the T: a silver lining
In my last columnI spoke of the Silver Line, the black sheep of T. To recap: The Silver Line was designed as a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) – buses offering metro-like service using several key design features, including large capacity stations and dedicated stations. lanes. What we got instead was …
Read More »Train bosses add more off-peak service to Northampton as passengers begin to return
Conductors are moving forward with plans to add more services between Northampton and London amid fears the return of face masks could hit passenger numbers again. The government announced earlier this week that anyone using buses or trains or entering shops must wear a face cover as new Covid-19 rules …
Read More »Face masks on flights: TSA extends mask requirements on planes, trains, buses and airports until at least March 18
The Transportation Security Administration has extended its face mask requirement until at least March 18. “Following the order and the president’s announcement regarding efforts to combat the Omicron variant, the TSA, in collaboration with the CDC, will expand the face mask requirement for individuals across all networks. transportation throughout the …
Read More »Free public transport for Wellingtonians at Christmas and New Years
MONIQUE FORD / Stuff Metlink is offering free travel to passengers traveling on all Wellington bus and train services on select days this holiday season. (File photo) Metlink offers free travel to passengers traveling on all Wellington bus and train services on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years Day. …
Read More »Why are cities hostile to strollers?
Basic safety improvements that would benefit all pedestrians, such as building sidewalks further from the street and adding lighting, crosswalks and signage intersections, could make shopping with toddlers and strollers is safer and less complicated. “Day light”—Which involves removing parking spaces near crosswalks to increase visibility — would eliminate the …
Read More »How has UTA’s ridership changed during the pandemic and to what extent has it recovered?
There is nothing better than spending an afternoon with an interesting data set. Granted, it can be a case of different traits for different people, but I really like digging into a big pile of numbers and seeing what I can find. My brain has always had this digital curiosity. …
Read More »Delhi’s smothered roads exacerbate India’s toxic smog crisis
Published on: 11/26/2021 – 03:24Amended: 11/26/2021 – 03:23 New Delhi (AFP) – After decades of commuting on the perilous roads of New Delhi, office worker Ashok Kumar is spending more time than ever in the traffic jams that clog the arteries of the Indian capital and pollute the city. The …
Read More »ALSTOM SA: Alstom will transfer the Coradia Polyvalent platform, the Reichshoffen site and the TALENT 3 platform to CAF
Alstom To transfer Coradia Versatile platform, ReichshofFon the site and TALENT 3 platform for FAC Commitment to European Commission with regard to the acquisition of Bombardier Transportation 24 November 2021 – Alstom today announced that it has agreed to sell its Coradia Polyvalent platform, its production site in Reichshoffen in …
Read More »What if we imagine a better public transportation system?
My first flight to San Antonio was on Trans Texas Airways, affectionately known as Tree Top Airways. Without a gangway, I walked down the stairs of the plane to a hot tarmac in a building that was nothing more than a counter / baggage claim area. We’ve come a long …
Read More »Buses are unsung heroes in Prince George and Montgomery counties, but inequalities remain – Greater Washington
RideOn is one of the best bus systems in the area. by Aimee Custus under a Creative Commons license. Public bus systems are a key component of transit equity. For people who can’t afford a car or can’t drive, they offer affordable transportation to jobs, schools, grocery stores, doctor’s appointments, …
Read More »North Korean military organizations fined or shut down for violating COVID-19 quarantine rules
North Korean military entities have been fined or arrested for violating quarantine rules, according to several sources. The sanctions come after North Korea launched extensive emergency inspections as a quarantine measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19 this winter. A Daily NK source in the North Korean military in Pyongyang …
Read More »tod: Karnataka government prepares ground for revised public transport policy in Bengaluru | Bangalore News
BENGALURU: Karnataka has initiated the process of implementing the revised Transit Focused Development (TOD) policy which aims to develop rapid mass transit corridors to minimize the need for personal vehicles in Bengaluru. “We have held a preliminary meeting and more will follow before moving on to the implementation phase,” said …
Read More »A new transport plan described as “disaster for the Greater Dublin region”
The latest transport plan for Dublin has been called a “disaster” which “abdicates responsibility” to provide sustainable public transport that meets climate action goals. It follows the publication of the National Transport Authority’s draft Greater Dublin Region Transport Strategy for 2022-2042. In it, the NTA outlined plans to move Dublin’s …
Read More »Climate change: 152 new electric buses for downtown Auckland routes
Auckland’s evolution towards a clean, green bus fleet has taken its biggest step forward with an agreement to bring 152 electric buses on routes serving the city center. The deal is described as the largest in Australasia and was made between Auckland Transport (AT) and operator NZ Bus, which already …
Read More »Dublin car travels at 90% of pre-coronavirus volumes
Dublin’s suburban traffic is at its highest level since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, with the number of cars in the city at 90% of January 2020 levels. Despite a renewed call from the government and health authorities to keep people working from home and climate action plans to …
Read More »Austin’s CapMetro Selects NFI for Nation’s Largest Electric Vehicle Purchase with Up to 171 EVs and 427 New Flyer Chargers
ST. CLOUD, Minnesota, November 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF) NFI Group Inc. (“NFI” or the “Company”), a leading independent manufacturer of buses and coaches and a leader in mass mobility solutions, today announced that the Capital Metro Transportation Authority ( “CapMetro”) awarded the NFI New Flyer …
Read More »Passengers will not pay extra for the transfer between train and bus as part of Cork’s new transport plan
The draft new bus network plan for Cork has been widely welcomed, with advocates calling for prompt and consistent delivery to ensure public buy-in. But it emerged that only 5% of people who fed into the public consultation on the draft plan since July were over 65, while this cohort …
Read More »Inadequate bus seats for students traveling off campus
On her way home from a trip to Salem, MA, Amelie Washington ’25 planned to use the Senate bus to return to campus from Boston. When the bus arrived, there were about 20 more students waiting at the stop until the bus had room for the bus. With the next …
Read More »Cardiff City Center Diversions and Travel Tips for Saturday October 30
Generic photo of the Cardiff bus. Image: Rob Browne / Media Wales. Submitted by Cardiff Council Deviations and road closures are expected to come into effect in Cardiff city center on Saturday, October 30 as Wales take on New Zealand at the Principality Stadium. Kick-off is at 5:15 p.m. and …
Read More »Berkeley Pier blueprints workshop, ferry service arrives Wednesday
The closed Berkeley Pier seen through a chain link fence in mid-October 2021. Credit: Kelly Sullivan Should the city replace the municipal pier at Berkeley Marina – closed since 2015 – with a multi-purpose structure for regular commuter ferry service to San Francisco? EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part of a …
Read More »Part 2: Regional Transportation – Students in the GTA Need an Integrated Transit System
By Isaac Callan – Reporter for the Local Journalism Initiative October 24, 2021 – Brampton, Mississauga The City of Brampton became the latest municipality to join an ad hoc campaign for the integration of fares in Toronto and the surrounding 905 region. Commuters in the GTA have long looked across …
Read More »What Times-Call Readers Said This Week – Longmont Times-Call
Here is a selection of comments on articles published by The Times-Call on its Facebook page from October 16 to 22, 2021. CDOT threatens to withhold $ 34 million if RTD does not restore Boulder and Longmont commuter bus lines Tyler Camron Trevarton: If they lowered their prices to even …
Read More »Penn State to Offer Transportation Alternatives Amid Bus Service Changes
As of October 25, CATA bus through University Park will stop or shorten routes due to severe staff shortages. The following routes will be affected: No CATABUS or CATARIDE services on Sunday All service will start every day at 7 a.m. The Green Link is suspended indefinitely Due to a …
Read More »A new look at One Central, but the $ 6.5 billion requested for government grant is the same
The proposed developer of One Central Chicago, the megaproject planned for the Metra property west of Soldier Field, appears to be covering the city of late with new renderings of the planned initial phase of the $ 20 billion effort. The images are awe-inspiring, depicting a transit and entertainment hub …
Read More »Trinity Metro adds useful new connection from Fort Worth to airport
In a giant leap for mankind who want to take public transportation to the airport, Trinity Metro has created a more convenient option for passengers traveling from Fort Worth to the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. From November 1, they will connect TRE LINK directly to the DFW B. Huzzah airport …
Read More »Malaise in Ibadan as traffic jams thicken | The Guardian Nigeria News
Getting around the city of Ibadan in Oyo State is gradually becoming a daunting task with the increase in traffic jams and indiscriminate commercial activity on the main roads. Ibadan was one of the more peaceful states in the southwest, with little to no traffic jams and a lower cost …
Read More »Astrid Fidelia, County Legislator, Eleventh Legislative Constituency
Laura Curran and Bruce Blakeman answer Liers’ questions in virtual town hall Hear what the Nassau County leadership contestants had to say as they answer questions from Long Islanders at a Newsday Live virtual town hall event. ASTRID FIDELIA Democratic CONTEXT: Fidelia, 54, is a licensed real estate broker who …
Read More »Alaska lawmaker bans flying over Covid mask rules
An Alaska lawmaker who was banned from Alaska Airlines flights after defying a federal mandate requiring passengers to wear masks revealed this week that she had tested positive for the coronavirus. Lawmaker Lora Reinbold, a Republican state senator who has also strongly criticized vaccination warrants, said on Facebook that she …
Read More »Oakdale plans Minneapolis-Stillwater – Twin Cities rapid transit buses
Oakdale officials are investigating new rapid transit bus lines along a 26-mile route from Minneapolis to Stillwater. At a meeting on Tuesday, city council members were presented with four bus service options along National Route 36. The options combine fast bus service and conventional buses to take passengers along the …
Read More »Controller issues recommendations on post-COVID-19 transit policy
Image Credit: Office of the Comptroller Recommendations include increasing the number of affordable housing near metro stations and increasing service on metro lines and busy bus lines. On October 10, 2021, Controller Scott Stringer released “Beyond Rush Hour: COVID-19 and the Future of Public Transit,” a new report examining changes …
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