CLAYTON, Mo. Email in which suburban St. Louis public health official urged staff to ignore “whimsical fringe” as they work to fight COVID-19 sparks outrage from some elected officials . The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Dr. Faisal Khan, acting director of health for St. Louis County, also used Tuesday’s …
Read More »Port Authority Announces Housing and Pedestrian Accessibility Plans for South Hills Junction Station | News | Pittsburgh
Click to enlarge CP photo: Jared Wickerham The Potomac light metro station in Dormont Pittsburgh doesn’t have a lot of underground subway stations, but the city has plenty of surface transit stations for its streetcar and bus lines. And with some of the larger stations, the Allegheny County Port Authority …
Read More »Meeting of the Commission on Human Rights on 23 November 2021 | Calendar | Human Rights Commission
Agenda First district: Howard Sapper (general officer), Kathleen Finigan, Omar Paz Jr. Second district: Elizabeth Escalante (vice-president), Isai Garcia, Iliana Madrigal Third district: Katrina Phillips (President), Isabel Lopez Fourth district: Paulina Lopez, Rosa Reynoza Fifth district: Lyndsey Burcina Staff: Meira Bowcut, administrative assistant The Human Rights Commission meeting on November …
Read More »Don’t give up on the regional climate plan
Connecticut’s transportation system takes a toll on our health, climate, and economy. Today, most of us travel in gasoline-powered cars that emit air pollutants that harm public health and warm the planet. And we’re spending a lot of money doing it: Americans now owe a combined total of over $ …
Read More »Public hearing is December 1, 2021 on proposed changes to WCCE transit schedules | By Joy Neilson
Washington County, WI – Changes are proposed for the 2022 transit schedule with Washington County Commuter Express (WCCE). Public comment on the proposed 2022 Washington County Commuter Express (WCCE) transit service reductions are welcome and will be heard at the Public Works Committee meeting on December 1, 2021 at 5:30 …
Read More »MATA launches new curb-to-curb transit program – FOX13 News Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – If you don’t have a car, getting to places like work or a doctor’s appointment can be almost impossible in Memphis. If you live in an area where public transportation is scarce, this can make things even more difficult. That’s why the Memphis Area Transit Authority has …
Read More »City of Tampa plans to improve transit options – CBS Tampa
TAMPa, Fla. (CW44 News At 10) – Just a week after the House of Representatives passed President Biden’s more than $ 1 trillion infrastructure bill, the city of Tampa is already making plans on the way to share his share of the money. On Tuesday, city leaders gathered to discuss …
Read More »What will Idaho get from the federal infrastructure package?
Congress passed a $ 1.2 trillion infrastructure program that includes $ 2 million in investments in Valley Regional Transit’s State Street bus line. Darin Oswald [email protected] A $ 1.2 trillion federal infrastructure package passed by Congress last week will secure Idaho more than $ 2.5 billion over the next five …
Read More »What the infrastructure bill means for North Carolina
RALEIGH, North Carolina – The $ 1,000 billion infrastructure bill that passed the House on Friday could mean billions in investment for North Carolina. This money will go to highways and bridges, public transit, broadband internet and improved water systems. What would you like to know Newly passed infrastructure bill …
Read More »New York to Raise Billions of Dollars for Transit Under “Monumental” Infrastructure Bill
For the New York area, the bill could be transformative, said Carlo Scissura, president and CEO of the New York Building Congress. Among other projects, the funding will go to the construction of the extension of the Second Avenue subway line, the revitalization of the Port Authority bus station, the …
Read More »Johnson County Approves $ 15 Million Public Transit Improvements
OLATHE, Kan. – Johnson County bus lines will soon be upgraded. Johnson County Transit (JCT) received approximately $ 18.2 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds through the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security), the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act ( CRRSAA) and the American Rescue Plan. …
Read More »IndyGo seeks $ 65 million loan for Purple Line buses and new bus garage
IndyGo needs to buy dozens of new buses for the incoming purple line, but no longer has room to accommodate them. The transit agency is looking to borrow $ 65 million for improvement projects, including a new bus garage on its eastern campus and 30 new electric buses for its …
Read More »Indicator report: Long-term uncertainties in land use, transport
WILKES-BARRE – The Indicators 2021 report from the Institute for Public Policy & Economic Development at Wilkes University, shows that the economic and social changes brought about by the pandemic also suggest several areas of long-term uncertainty that may have an impact. on transport and land use in the future. …
Read More »Northern Virginia Terrorist Plot Warnings: Police Increase Presence in Malls and Transit Centers
Authorities are determining the validity of the threat, according to a police source. As a precaution, federal and local law enforcement agencies are investigating and acting to protect potential targets, the source said. The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security have notified state and local law enforcement officials in …
Read More »New $ 15.6M Huntsville Bus Station to Include More Space and Improved Technology
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama – The City of Huntsville has begun the process of modernizing its transit system. In early October, city council awarded a $ 1 million contract to the Huntsville-based architectural firm Fuqua & Partners. The company will design the installation plans. City of Huntsville hears public comment on redistribution …
Read More »How driver and mechanic shortages can impact GRTC bus lines
RICHMOND, Virginia – Oliver Ross relies on the Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) to travel throughout the Greater Richmond area and vice versa. “I train at Short Pump, but I live here at Scott’s Addition, so I actually take 2 buses to work,” Ross explained. “I don’t have a car, …
Read More »Heavy rains hit New York as Nor’easter beats the region
The threats were highlighted last month, when torrential rains brought by Ida set off tumultuous waters that killed 11 people, including a toddler and his parents, in basement apartments in New York City. At least 43 people have died in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut amid the watery …
Read More »La Crosse County Seeks Public Help To Reach Sustainable Goals – WIZM 92.3FM 1410AM
What is the best way for the County of La Crosse to use its resources over the next several decades? County officials would welcome suggestions from the public, through an internet poll conducted until Nov. 8. Sustainability is the main theme of the survey, but county planner Charlie Handy says …
Read More »After struggling to hire, Steamboat Springs Transit welcomes winter season drivers
New drivers practice Thursday at the Steamboat Springs Transit Center.John F. Russell / Steamboat Pilot and Today Shane Gassaway had never imagined trading his stack of thick philosophy textbooks in New Orleans for a bright green and orange waistcoat in Steamboat Springs. But two years after his decision to quit …
Read More »Newark obtains transit village designation
October 22, 2021 Governor Phil Murphy and New Jersey Department of Transportation Commissioner Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti today announced that the city of Newark has been designated as a transit village, making it the 34e municipality to be recognized since the start of the program in 1999. The state’s Transit Village initiative …
Read More »Smart Cities Connect: How Smart Mobility Technology Can Solve Resident Problems
How to create an efficient smart mobility project In November 2020, voters in Austin, Texas approved a $ 7 billion bond measure for the growing metro area. Christina Willingham, director of the Austin Smart Mobility office, noted that the city is adding an average of 184 residents per day and …
Read More »America’s public transportation system still has hope – Scot Scoop News
America was a world leader in mass transit systems. Today, in a country dominated by cars, these systems have fallen out of favor. In the Bay Area, we have three main modes of public transportation: Bart, Caltrain, and the bus system. The only thing they all have in common is …
Read More »City Council Reviews Last DART Path, After Years of Debate – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
The Last Path for D2, the second proposed DART rail transit route through downtown Dallas, received support and criticism when it was unveiled Monday at a meeting of the City Council Transportation Committee of Dallas. The new alignment maintains the west side of the proposed route but revises the east …
Read More »SEPTA strike looms if deal is not reached by October 31
Sign up for our daily email newsletter to stay up to date with the latest local news across Philadelphia. More than 4,700 SEPTA workers could go on strike, virtually shutting down public transportation in Philadelphia, if labor negotiators fail to reach an agreement by the end of the month. Talks …
Read More »Passengers saw a woman being raped on a SEPTA train, but no one called 911, police said.
Pennsylvania man, 35, faces rape and assault charges after woman was sexually assaulted on a transit train Wednesday evening as passengers witnessed the attack but did not intervene, authorities said on Friday. The woman was assaulted around 11 p.m. while traveling on the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) Market-Frankford line …
Read More »Bay Area transit exploded last weekend, with numbers never seen since before the pandemic
A busy weekend in San Francisco brought back pre-pandemic crowds and brought the region’s struggling public transportation to life as thousands took to buses, trains and ferries to celebrate the return popular Fleet Week festivities and watch the Giants playoff series against rival Dodgers. The crowd helped regional transit agencies …
Read More »How DC plans to tackle the impacts of climate change on transportation infrastructure – Greater Washington
17th Street Flood Wall annual test installation by John Sonderman under a Creative Commons license. This summer’s extreme weather events have had a negative impact on transportation infrastructure in the United States. In June, the Portland, Oregon light rail service was forced to shut down after a heat wave that …
Read More »Why TransitTech is so vital for struggling public transport systems
Carpooling has swept through transportation systems over the past decade, bringing convenience, but also congestion, injustice and political strife. Now, a new category of transport network is emerging: TransitTech. It is a class of companies that use technology to help maximize transit systems. So what does TransitTech look like after …
Read More »Can Silicon Valley VTA handle another tragedy or natural disaster?
Between wildfires, a mass shooting and an unprecedented pandemic, VTA and other Bay Area transit agencies face constant threats to long-term stability. Some public transport advocates fear that agencies will not be prepared for the next disaster. “They are not ready just when the big 8.0 (earthquake) hits the Hayward …
Read More »California bills: Newsom lacks time to sign
Hello, California. It’s Thursday October 7th. Big decisions await Governor Gavin Newsom signs legislation at CSU Northridge to improve college affordability and increase access to higher education. Photo courtesy of the Governor’s Press Office T-minus three days. This is how much time Gov. Gavin Newsom has left to decide the …
Read More »Some Las Vegas Area Students Will Take Public Buses To School | Nevada News
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Amid a shortage of school bus drivers, 15 high schools in and around Las Vegas will begin using regular public transportation for students to and from campus next week. Clark County School District officials announced Wednesday that the “Ride On” program begins Monday with the Southern …
Read More »The SF bike sharing service has increased its rates. Users say it’s now the same price as an Uber
On a recent Sunday evening, Lauren White opened the Bay Wheels app to plan her weekday morning work trip when she received a pop-up alert about price changes for the bike-sharing service. “Maybe they lowered the prices,” White thought before hitting the alert, as San Francisco’s only bike share program, …
Read More »Republicans can save billions of dollars while approving infrastructure package
President BidenJoe BidenUS & Israeli Security Officials Talk Iran & Palestinians In Washington Over Money – Presented By NRHC – Biden Plays Hard With Debt Limit With The Long, Winding Road Of Bill McConnell Highway MOREThe jaw-dropping $ 5,000 billion infrastructure program – roughly $ 50,000 in debt for every …
Read More »The very few New Jersey commuters who will pay the congestion toll are much wealthier
The elite come together to bleat. New Jersey commuters to Manhattan’s so-called central business district include a small group of wealthy people, census data gathered by the Tri-State Transportation Campaign and released on Monday – a scathing rebuke to politicians of New Jersey who are crying that congestion pricing is …
Read More »The wrong mask could prevent you from flying abroad
International travel has increased throughout 2021, and many countries have opened their borders to vaccinated travelers. But the coronavirus pandemic is still ongoing, so you’ll need more than just travel rewards if you’re planning to travel overseas anytime soon. From the second you arrive at the airport, until you exit, …
Read More »Silicon Valley transport agency has no mandate on COVID vaccine
September 30, 2021 VTA has a significant number of unvaccinated employees, but the South Bay transport agency is taking no action to demand a COVID-19 vaccine. As of Tuesday, 1,258 workers are fully vaccinated, while 1,470 are at least partially, or 69.37% of the VTA workforce. The agency has approximately …
Read More »Gottheimer accuses Pelosi, “far left” faction of House Democrats, of reneging on infrastructure deal
Representative Josh Gottheimer (D-Wyckoff) slammed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday night after siding with the progressive wing of the Democratic Party and postponing the vote on a bipartisan Billion Bill infrastructure dollars which included funding for the Gateway Tunnel project.“It is deeply regrettable that President Pelosi has failed to …
Read More »Miami-Dade County, Fla. Invests in electric vehicle charging stations
(TNS) – The electric vehicle market is booming in Florida, and Miami-Dade County is getting into the action. On Thursday morning, the county unveiled a new electric car charging station at a county-owned garage, one of five in a new partnership with OBE Energy, which operates the second largest fleet …
Read More »RapidRide bus service expands to Seattle
RapidRide bus service expands to Seattle The Sound Transit Link light rail will open three new stations on Saturday morning, expanding service from Husky Stadium to Northgate. SEATTLE – This weekend marks huge milestones for transit in Seattle and beyond: the Sound Transit Link light rail opens three new stations …
Read More »How To Fix Express Transit Vulnerability On Your iPhone
Photo: LightField Studios (Shutterstock) I love pay with my iPhone. I use Apple Pay in grocery stores, vending machines, and really nowhere else it is compatible. However, IIf you also use Apple Pay, be warned—a recently discovered security hole could allow hackers to steal straight into your mobile wallet, especially …
Read More »US 15 Dominates State-Local Leadership Transportation Meeting | county
In a meeting Wednesday with officials from the state Department of Transportation, leaders of Frederick County, the city and the county delegation in Annapolis once again made the expansion of the US highway 15 their top priority in terms of transport. From September through November, state officials brief leaders and …
Read More »Asheville City Council adopts urban core zoning initiative
At its September 28 meeting, Asheville City Council adopted a new Location Urban Form Code District. The city center rezoning initiative was managed by the Asheville Planning and Urban Design Department and was developed as a recommendation of the Comprehensive City Plan, Living Asheville. Urban centers aim to foster higher …
Read More »Over 100 cases of COVID in GAPS since September 7, high school students may have to use public transport to get to school | Local
Positive cases do reflect community transmission figures, however, as Linn County reports around 500 positive cases per 100,000 people. While many quarantines have been implicated in these positive cases, contact tracing efforts with seating charts and timesheets have been used to keep quarantines as low as possible. Students and staff …
Read More »Reaching Net Zero: A Smart Way to Make Public Transit More Efficient, Affordable and Sustainable
This is the first in a 10-part series highlighting Canadian companies striving to rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Growing up in rural Malaysia, Khun Yee Fung started taking the bus alone at the age of six. When he moved to Toronto in his final year of high school, he lived …
Read More »Finally at home in Toronto, the Raptors begin to leave Lowry
Toronto Raptors Fred VanVleet speaks to the media at Scotiabank Arena during NBA Basketball Team Media Day in Toronto on Monday, September 27, 2021 (Cole Burston / The Canadian Press via AP ) Cole burston PA TORONTO After more than 18 months in exile due to border restrictions related to …
Read More »Back on the island: the quieter Mackinac political conference returns to “normal”
Almost two-thirds of Michigan residents polled in a recent poll said they would support increased public funding for children and youth to tackle the inequalities and evils associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Detroit-based Skilllman Foundation and Michigan’s Children, a Lansing-based advocacy group that works to reduce disparities in the …
Read More »San José city councilor Matt Mahan runs for mayor
San Jose council member Matt Mahan announced on Saturday that he is officially embarking on the race to become the city’s next mayor, on a platform he described as “a common sense revolution.” . San Jose council member Matt Mahan represents District 10, which represents the Almaden Valley region. He …
Read More »WRTA bus lines returning to Warren and Lordstown, Ohio
WRTA established temporary fixed routes in Warren with a state transit grant, but those routes ended on September 10 when funding ran out. The authority has taken another bite to restore service to the Warren area, but it is making some changes. YOUNGSTOWN – The Western Reserve Transit Authority is …
Read More »Pittsburgh officials unveil ambitious long-term transportation vision plan | News | Pittsburgh
Click to enlarge Image: Courtesy City of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto and Karina Ricks, director of the city’s mobility and infrastructure department, announced a 50-year mobility vision plan on Thursday, September 23, sharing the ambitious goals of the city of Pittsburgh for public transportation. The long-term transportation plan includes …
Read More »Connect Transit to reduce service due to driver shortage
PEORIA (Heart of Illinois ABC) – The Bloomington-Normal transit system is temporarily curtailing service starting next week due to a shortage of qualified bus drivers. Connect Transit announced Thursday that its Blue, Purple, Aqua, Orange and Silver bus lines will run hourly during rush hour instead of every half hour. …
Read More »We cannot forget about public transport, walking and cycling in order to decarbonize transport
Pooja Shah is a 2021 National Fellow of the Clean Energy Leadership Institute. The remnants of Hurricane Ida that triggered flash floods in New York and New Jersey earlier this month outmoded The largest mass transit system in the United States, the New York City subway. Scenes from flooded metro …
Read More »The Boston mayoral candidate has gradual support, but is it enough to win? – NBC Boston
Mayoral candidate Michelle Wu often talks about the transformative change she would bring to Boston if she were elected mayor, including free public transportation, rent control and action on climate change. “We are aiming for this bold vision of what’s possible,” Wu said. In a progressive city like Boston, it’s …
Read More »Lots of Money, Lots of Need: Council Gets Update on Federal Rescue Funds
By NANCY COOK LAUER Western Hawaii Today Hawaii County’s $ 39 million US federal stimulus package has risen to nearly $ 60 million, all of which must be spent by the end of 2024, members of the council’s finance committee learned Tuesday. county. And that’s without counting around $ 168 …
Read More »$ 1 million grant will be used to resolve transportation issues in North Austin
AUSTIN, Texas – The City of Austin received a $ 1 million grant to address community-identified transportation challenges in the Georgian Acres neighborhood of North Austin. The Austin Department of Transportation, the University of Texas at Austin and nonprofit Jail to Jobs will work together to build a solar-powered mobility …
Read More »A map of bars in Portland that require a vaccination or negative COIVD test for entry
Bars, venues and other indoor spaces around Portland are responding to a persistent pandemic with new policies, requiring either proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID test at the door. If you’re wondering exactly which places are looking after their clients this way – or which ones you can’t …
Read More »How car rentals explain the 2021 economy
Few markets better crystallize the upside-down nature of the US economy during the pandemic than the rental car industry. The industry shows how the economic decisions made in 2020 continue to have serious implications in 2021. While most other industries have experienced less severe fluctuations, the same basic dynamics apply. …
Read More »HUDSON | Labor shortage? Try to pay them more | Opinion
Miller Hudson As my son was returning to North Carolina several weeks ago, he called me from DIA before boarding his flight to inform me that he was sitting in a fast food dealership advertising $ 18 of l time to get help. Just two years ago, when Colorado unions …
Read More »So many things to do, how to choose?
September 19 – Monte Imming easily maneuvered Murphy, Cooper and Boji through Peace Plaza on Saturday morning. The three golden retrievers enthusiastically mingled with the other dogs on a leash at the Rochester Downtown Alliance’s Dogs Downtown event, but it wasn’t Imming’s first stop of the day. “I’ve done the …
Read More »“I wanted to cry”: Detroiters at their wit’s end with “cantankerous” DDOT bus service hampered by chronic driver shortage
“There has been a massive exodus of drivers, whether because of retirement, of people resigning because, quite frankly, even though we got a raise, we are still at the bottom of the totem pole for transport workers. common in this region, ”said Glenn Tolbert, vice-president of the ATU Local 26 …
Read More »MBTA on track to “tax calamity,” says Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation in new report
As Boston’s gubernatorial and mayor candidates plan for free public transit before the end of the decade, a new report suggests the MBTA could face a “fiscal calamity” in just a few years, requiring 1.25 billion dollars in new annual revenue. just to meet operating and investment needs. The Massachusetts …
Read More »Students forced to take public transport are driven by school officials
CORONADO, Calif .– A nationwide shortage of bus drivers is forcing school districts to take drastic action. The Coronado Unified School District uses buses from the San Diego Metro Transportation System to get children to school. Approximately 50 CUSD elementary and high school students living in Coronado Cays, Naval Amphibious …
Read More »What to know before the Chicago Bears home opener at Soldier Field Sunday – NBC Chicago
Whether you’re heading to Soldier Field, watching from home, or just in Chicago this weekend, there are some things you’ll want to know ahead of the Chicago Bears home opener at Soldier Field. Here’s a breakdown: What time is the Bears game? The Bears-Bengals game is scheduled for Sunday at …
Read More »Planning Commission: the PCMR base development agreement has “lost ends”
Meeting of the Park City Planning Commission on Wednesday September 15th. Photo: Park City Municipal PARK CITY, Utah – The Park City Planning Commission met for five hours on Wednesday evening, mainly to discuss “terms of approval” of the development agreement with PEG Development regarding the Park City Mountain base …
Read More »People News: Indiana Rail Road; Caltrax; WSP United States
Written by Marybeth Luczak, Editor-in-Chief INRD is Railway Age’s 2012 and 2018 regional railway of the year. (INRD photo from the 2018 film Award) The Indiana Rail Road Co. (INRD) has elevated three employees to assistant vice president positions. In addition, Caltrax, an independent railcar repairer, has hired a sales …
Read More »Vacaville city council plans new vans for City Coach services – The Vacaville Reporter
Ten new vans could replace six paratransit vans as part of City Coach’s services for elderly and disabled passengers. That’s if Vacaville city council approves a resolution authorizing the purchase of these vans – plus four new ones to meet growing passenger demand in the City Coach Direct system – …
Read More »ASU students start calling for local elections ahead of 2022 midterms
As Arizona gears up for a busy midterm election season, ASU students call for local campaigns for Tempe City Council Photo by Kate Henry | Courtesy of Casey Clowes pictured at Kwanis Park in Tempe in October 2019. By Priest Reagan | 07/09/2021 7:40 p.m. Ahead of mid-term 2022, ASU …
Read More »Pioneering Md. Center takes legal aid on the go
The Mobile Library Law Center, a new project of Maryland Legal Aid and the Baltimore County Public Library System, is a Ford Transit mobile legal aid office that meets with underfunded residents of Baltimore County where they are located. with free legal services and a library. services. At first glance, …
Read More »Nevada groups focus on climate impact on diverse communities | Nevada News
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Several Nevada organizations led by women of color have come together to shed light on how low-income and diverse communities in the state are disproportionately affected by climate change and pollution . Advocacy groups create website, Breathefreenv.com, which aims to raise awareness about climate change and …
Read More »New LATS Agreement Provides Free Rides for All LPS Students and Staff | New
A transportation deal that officials call “amazing” and “good deal” is officially in place for Lawton Public Schools for the fifth grade. The agreement approved by the Lawton Board of Education earlier this month and the City Transit Trust / City Council in July allows all students and staff at …
Read More »Major report warns climate change is accelerating and humans need to cut emissions now
Global climate change is accelerating and human greenhouse gas emissions are the main cause, according to a landmark report released Monday by the United Nations. There is still time to avoid a catastrophic warming of this century, but only if countries around the world stop burning fossil fuels as quickly …
Read More »New Jersey man charged with attacking black transit worker who asked him to put on a mask
Photo: Felix Lipov (Shutterstock) Since the start of this pandemic, we haven’t seen a shortage of racists and horrible people putting in essential workers—who are just trying to do their job—through hell, all because they can’t follow simple instructions and put on a fucking face mask. You might think at …
Read More »The Walton County map for the Grayton Beach parking lot near County Road. 30A
GRAYTON BEACH – Improvements to what is now an unpaved public parking lot on Walton County Road 283 near Walton County Road 30A are designed for portability in case the parking lot could one day accommodate a parking lot. This was part of the information shared at a public workshop …
Read More »Security of the Covid Delta variant: your questions answered
Most experts say they use a high quality medical mask, like an N95 or KF94, when flying. If you don’t have one, double masking is recommended. For a vaccinated person, the risk of briefly removing a mask to eat or drink during a flight is low, but it is best …
Read More »EXCLUSIVE Democrats May Cut Matching Funds From Infrastructure Bill Over Wage Question
WASHINGTON, July 23 (Reuters) – Democrats threaten to drop plans to create an infrastructure bank in bipartisan $ 1.2 trillion spending bill after Republicans objected to a provision aimed at raising workers’ wages, according to three people familiar with the talks. A move to cut the bank’s funding would seek …
Read More »Senate GOP could cancel plan
Republicans are set to reject a motion tabled by the Senate Majority Leader on Wednesday Charles SchumerChuck Schumer Democrats present vision for Civilian Climate Corps The Hill 12:30 p.m. report – Presented by Goldman Sachs – Key week for Biden infrastructure targets Democratic majority depends on drug price cuts MORE …
Read More »Carbondale Transit Center City Authorities and Design Firms Seek Public Opinion Local News
“We’re very limited on our available space, it’s a narrow hallway, it’s very narrow,” Bollman said. Amtrak users, Carbondale residents, and the general public can also have input into the aesthetics, layout, overall appearance and design. Support local journalism Your membership makes our reporting possible. {{featured_button_text}} This public hearing is …
Read More »Complicated road to Tokyo Olympics for NBC 5 crew – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
The Tokyo Olympic journey for athletes who earned a spot on their country’s team has been more difficult than ever given the global pandemic the world still faces. For our NBC 5 team, the work of preparation and arrival in Tokyo was more difficult than ever. My photographer, Juan Rodriguez, …
Read More »Long-time municipal staff member takes charge of Durango transit – the Durango Herald
Sarah Hill appointed Director of Transportation Sarah Hill, who was recently appointed director of transportation for Durango New Town, sits behind the wheel of a cart on Wednesday. She started with the City of Durango as a part-time Durango Transit bus driver in 2012. (Jerry McBride / Durango Herald) Talk …
Read More »Timetable and objectives of the I-5 Bridge project
In less than a year, the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program office hopes to agree on a single preferred configuration for a new Interstate 5 bridge over the Columbia River – one that would meet all of the major design issues, such as how many lanes the bridge would have and …
Read More »Somerset County Government: Somerset County Transport Division to hold virtual public hearing on August 18
07/16/2021 13:52 SOMERVILLE, New Jersey – Join Somerset County Transportation Division during its virtual public hearing on Wednesday August 18 at 10:30, via Zoom. The purpose of the meeting is to get public feedback on how the 2022 Casino Revenue Grant funds will be allocated. The meeting will take place …
Read More »Special Hotel Permit, Gowanus rezoning and more on the New York City Planning Commission
On Wednesday, July 14, at 10 a.m., the New York City Planning Commission (CPC) held its public hearing on the Department of Planning Department’s special hotel permit project. text . Over the past two months, the proposal has been scrutinized by district presidents and city community councils, with a number …
Read More »Inside look at multi-million SEPTA infrastructure repairs underway in the city’s light rail tunnel – CBS Philly
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – SEPTA is preparing to increase its service as more people return to their offices, but in doing so, they will make millions of dollars in improvements. Howard Monroe of CBS3 got exclusive insight into critical infrastructure repairs. “The congestion is going to come back and we have …
Read More »Rail News – Sound Transit light rail projects get federal funding. For railway professionals
Railway news Passenger train 7/13/2021 Railway news: Passenger railways Sound Transit inaugurated the Federal Way link extension in July 2020. Photo – soundtransit.com U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Senior member of the Senate Credit Committee, and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Trade Committee, announced two new capital investment …
Read More »Residential lots near MARTA stations could be converted into condos, as part of the ATL plan
By David Pendered In order to encourage the construction of apartment buildings near certain MARTA stations, Atlanta is considering a proposal to allow the construction of apartments and condos on more than 1,800 plots of land now reserved for houses, duplexes and small structures. multi-family. MARTA’s King Memorial station did …
Read More »Transit systems swing discounts, new tech as they try to turn pandemic around
Those returning to the daily commute this summer can expect to see free and discounted rides, shorter wait times, and even new technology to provide more safety and convenience – all within the framework of an effort to recover ridership as the coronavirus recedes and the United States reopens. While …
Read More »MTA braces for more nighttime storms as Elsa beats up subway stations in upscale neighborhoods
Subscribe to our Policy NewsletterNY for the latest coverage and to stay informed about the 2021 elections in your district and across New York Several upscale subway stations were closed for hours after the flash floods from Tropical Storm Elsa hit upper Manhattan and the Bronx on Thursday night, according …
Read More »Only 5% of GRTC bus stops are equipped with shelters; about 20% have benches. A non-profit organization wants to change that. | Richmond Local News
In addition, individuals or organizations can become sponsors of most of the bus stops, raising funds to help set up benches or shelters. Lack of essential buses is a system-wide problem, said Nelson Reveley, director of operations for RVA Rapid Transit. He said the problem stems from a lack of …
Read More »Luetkemeyer Disagrees With Rail Expansion Plan Under Biden’s Infrastructure Proposal | Local News
Blunt: rail financing relieves pressure on highways The $ 1.2 trillion infrastructure bill currently being debated in Congress, which enjoys bipartisan support, could have big implications for Washington and surrounding areas. This is especially true of the proposed increase in funding of $ 66 billion for passenger rail service and …
Read More »Growth in traffic reignites debate on transit needs | Local News
BOSTON – Traffic congestion has returned to Greater Boston as pandemic restrictions are lifted, rekindling the debate over transportation funding. Before the pandemic, Beacon Hill Democrats were pushing a slew of proposals that relied on higher taxes and fees – like a 5-cent-per-gallon gasoline tax hike, congestion pricing for major …
Read More »Traffic growth highlights transit needs | Regional news
BOSTON – Traffic congestion has returned to Greater Boston as pandemic restrictions are lifted, rekindling the debate over transportation funding. Before the pandemic, Beacon Hill Democrats were pushing a slew of proposals that relied on higher taxes and fees – like a 5-cent-per-gallon gasoline tax hike, congestion pricing for major …
Read More »Jersey Pol cites Springsteen as reason to oppose congestion pricing
These gas guys in Jersey are talking of course it’s so hard being a driver in town. Garden State politicians are such blood brothers to the semi-official New Jersey bard and her legendary last battered blue collar that they are now using it to justify trying to kill real-world congestion …
Read More »Tulsa Transit survey explores public interest in new service options | Latest titles
Aside from transit, Rieck said the investigation will also help determine if the site will include additional space for things like low-income offices or apartments. “We talked about what these facilities can do … At the moment it’s really just a bus facility, but if we can bring in other …
Read More »Park City’s Main Street Trolley will return this summer, but could be different in the future
Listen to this report as it aired on KPCW 91.7 Park City’s iconic Main Street Trolley will resume service this summer after falling victim to the COVID-19 pandemic last year. While the popular transport option is back, the cart may undergo changes in the future. Much about Park City changed …
Read More »Central PA transit agencies will continue to require riders to wear masks until September 13
While the CDC has lifted the masking order for those who are fully vaccinated, it is still demanding masks for those traveling on planes, buses and other public transportation. HARRISBURG, Pa .– Public transportation riders in central Pennsylvania will be required to continue wearing face masks on buses until September …
Read More »Amazon partners with three transit agencies to invest $ 300 million in affordable housing
Dive brief: Amazon committed $ 300 million its new Housing Equity Fund to create approximately 3,000 affordable housing units close to public transit in its three US hubs: 1,200 in the Puget Sound area of Washington; 1,000 in Arlington, Virginia; and 800 in Nashville, Tennessee. Affordable housing will be built …
Read More »EDITORIAL: Taking the Bus to Durango, Part Four
Read the first part I had two pleasant experiences yesterday. At around 4 p.m., the San Juan Water Conservation District Board of Directors voted to approve resolution 2021-03, stating that the SJWCD will not continue the “due diligence” on the water rights of the reservoir. West Fork and the West …
Read More »Inauguration of the Airport Metro Connector project
Demolition begins this morning on an old building on the site of the future Airport Metro Connector project. In the background is the LAX Automated People Mover, which is under construction. This render and the three below show the new Airport Metro Connector station which will have light rail platforms, …
Read More »Oregon Insight: TriMet ridership increases, but it will take “several years” to recover from the pandemic
Here’s the Oregonian’s weekly look at the numbers behind the state’s economy. See past payments here. Even as restaurants fill up, theaters reopen and air travel takes off, TriMet buses and trains remain much more empty than they were before the pandemic. Fewer than 830,000 people took the TriMet in …
Read More »Market Street dedicated transit lanes permanently cut off – SFBay
In a bid to speed up one of Muni’s busiest bus lines, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency board of directors on Tuesday approved permanent dedicated transit lanes along a stretch of Mission Street. The dedicated transit lanes between 11th and First streets were initially established on a temporary basis, …
Read More »SFMTA street changes improve safety in the net
Due to the high rate of people struck by vehicles on the Tenderloin stretch of Golden Gate Avenue and Leavenworth Street, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) has initiated two rapid construction projects, with preliminary design phases in February 2020 . The Tenderloin is a densely populated and diverse …
Read More »Colorado transportation finance bill enacted
Colorado lawmakers have been promising for years to fix the state’s underfunded transportation system, and on Thursday Gov. Jared Polis signed a law that he and state Democrats say finally does the trick. . The bill “will fix the bloody roads of Colorado!” Polis said during a bill signing event …
Read More »Bloomington public bus drivers needed, route 8 could see ‘microtransit’ driver – B Square Beacon
Bloomington Transit Managing Director Lew May. Doug Horn, Bloomington Transit Board Member. Bloomington Transit (BT) a a critical need for more drivers in the fall, when Indiana University’s normal fall semester begins. And fixed-route service on Route 8 could see a one-year experimental replacement in September, with a combination of …
Read More »Dump the Pump Day: Bis-Man Transit encourages riders to familiarize themselves with public transport
Doors to Bis-Man Transit will be open and all rides are free on Thursday to mark “Dump The Pump Day,” a national campaign encouraging riders to familiarize themselves with public transportation. This is Ronnie Kubik, who has been riding regularly for some time. “For about a year, probably a year,” …
Read More »Running on Steam: Commissioners’ Decision Not to Join WRTA Leaves County Residents Stranded | News, Sports, Jobs
Michelle Brown of Youngstown alongside Joe Rich of Warren. He said he may have to move to Youngstown if Warren loses Western Reserve Transit Authority routes when the transit system pilot program ends. Staff photo / Renée Fox Would you walk 2.5 hours to a job interview? Or quit a …
Read More »Save New York’s last wilderness
For every New Yorker who fled the city during the pandemic, many more have never left the five boroughs. For months, like people across the country, we curled up in our apartments and our worlds got much smaller. During the first wave of the pandemic, the city parks became my …
Read More »Moscow orders new restrictions as Covid-19 infections skyrocket in city
MOSCOW – The mayor of Moscow on Saturday ordered a week off for some workplaces and imposed restrictions on many businesses to tackle coronavirus infections which have more than doubled in the past week. The National Coronavirus Task Force reported 6,701 new confirmed cases in Moscow, up from 2,936 on …
Read More »California Governor vows to follow consistent mask rules in the workplace – NBC Bay Area
Gov. Gavin Newsom said on Friday he was confident state workplace regulators would soon align with California’s plan to drop virtually all masking and social distancing requirements next week for people vaccinated against the coronavirus. The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board is expected to consider revising its conflicting …
Read More »Minot Bus to Preserve the History of Public Transportation at the Wisconsin Museum | News, Sports, Jobs
Jill Schramm / MDN Emerson Zentz, vice president of the Midwest Bus Museum, holds the title of a 1977 AM General Metropolitan public transport bus donated by the town of Minot. Minot Bus Superintendent Brian Horinka is on the right. Left, museum secretary Rachel Zentz. A 44-year-old Minot city bus …
Read More »The INVEST in America law: a transformative set of strategic investments in climate action and a fair recovery
Our transportation system, the cornerstone of our economy, has a direct impact on the quality of our lives and the life of the nation, every day and in every community. It is time to move on. The TriMet MAX streetcar, which connects Hillsboro to downtown Portland, Oregon TriMet via Flickr, …
Read More »State to Formally Align with CDC Masking Guidelines in June 15 Reopening | New
One of California’s top public health officials confirmed on Wednesday that the state will align with federal face mask guidelines when the state’s multi-level reopening system is lifted next Tuesday. The masking guidelines outlined by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) would allow fully vaccinated residents to …
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