Public transit

A shooting at a San Jose, Calif., Transit control center on Wednesday morning left several people injured and killed, said Congressman Russell Davis of the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office. Valley Transportation Authority employees were among the victims and the extent of the casualties’ injuries was not immediately clear, Davis …

A million dollar battery next to the Casco Bay Lines terminal in Portland could help recharge a new diesel-electric hybrid ferry when it enters service next year, if utility regulators approve the pilot. The ship is expected to be one of the first fast-charging hybrid electric ferries in the United …

SAN JOSE (CBS SF) – Transit users in the Bay Area may have noticed less elbow room on buses and trains in recent weeks. Attendance has steadily increased for many agencies, coinciding with the rollout of the coronavirus vaccine, which has boosted cyclists’ confidence. “We’re very excited about what we’re …

Affordable housing is an urgent need in Dallas. So, on Monday, Dallas City Council members praised progress on a 1,000-unit challenge launched last year. Councilor Chad West led the challenge, with an estimated need for at least 20,000 additional affordable housing units to accommodate Dallas workers. “That includes a lot …

This story appeared in the Special: Worcester Emerging section, detailing the building buzzing around town. To see the whole section, click here More information Even in the coronavirus pandemic, the heart of Worcester and its cultural and artistic institutions are optimistic and determined to support and develop the community. “The …

Your surest sign that you’re dealing with a freedom-loving coronavirus denier: They never talk about the dead. They’re happy to talk about the economic impact we’ve all felt, how they don’t like wearing a mask, don’t like being told what to do – and anyway, it’s like influenza. Although the …

CLEVELAND – As the country begins to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic, America’s infrastructure poses a glaring obstacle to our recovery. In fact, the American Society of Civil Engineers recently published its Review of American infrastructure and gave the United States a C. Released every four years, the report represents …

With the new direction from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that fully vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask in most settings, municipalities, schools and companies are changing their face coverage requirements. But what about places of worship, closed at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic …

What price? As city officials heard during the initial feasibility study, passenger fares typically only cover a portion of the costs of operating an urban bus system. The grant program only requires that rates cover at least 10%, according to Statesboro’s implementation plan. The proposed base fare is $ 1 …

ATLANTA – U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited Atlanta on a trip on Friday to tout President Joe Biden’s substantial plan to revitalize the country’s infrastructure. The U.S. Jobs Plan would allocate funds to projects ranging from repairing old roads and bridges and upgrading transit stations to investing …