Public transit

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

“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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 – …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

“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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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, …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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,” …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

A NEW SURVEY says three in four voters in Greater Boston believe traffic will return to previous levels or worsen as the state reopens, and most are in favor of reducing or eliminating bus and transit fares for remove more drivers from the roads. The survey of 670 voters was …

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority has partnered with Agape Family Health to launch “Wheels to Wellness,” a mobile vaccination clinic using transit buses in areas with health equity gaps. Jacksonville Transportation Authority The Biden administration wants 70% of American adults to receive at least one COVID-19 vaccine by July 4, and …

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is in partnership with NXP to enable contactless payment and boarding for transit riders in the Washington, DC area. To this end, the organization has integrated NXP’s MIFARE wallet with its own SmarTrip card to allow people to pay for their ticket with the …

The trail, which was officially opened on Friday with a groundbreaking ceremony, crisscrosses the 26 acres acquired by Audubon in 2019 from the Dorrance family for $ 375,000. It starts about 15 yards from a GATRA bus stop on Park Street across from Prospect Avenue and runs for about half …

June 3, 2021 NEWPORT, RI (Thursday, June 3, 2021) – As another busy summer season begins, the City of Newport officially launches its first full program Transport master plan. Since the last study on transportation issues was undertaken for the City in 2001, there have been significant changes in population, …

Travelers at Toronto Pearson Airport The United States is no longer on track to meet President Joseph Biden’s goal of having 70% of the adult population at least partially immunized by the July 4 holiday. At the current rate, the country will reach that figure in mid-July but will only …

As Marin workers return to work, the Sonoma-Marin area rail transport agency hopes they will take their trains instead of driving. To encourage them to make this choice, SMART is reducing prices and slowly restoring service. Recently, SMART brought back two more trips in the morning on weekdays and three …

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KWWL) – The Iowa City Council this week approved 13 new bus lines that prioritize frequency and efficiency. The routes were the end result of a two-year transit study aimed at increasing ridership in support of the city’s climate goals. The main attraction of the new routes …

One of the country’s largest transit organizations is exploring the elimination of fares for students and economically disadvantaged people. With a unanimous vote, LA Metro will move forward with the development of a plan to craft a “no-fare initiative” that would make public transit free for K-12 students, as well …

BENTON COUNTY, Ark (KNWA / KFTA) – The Arkansas Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting in Siloam Springs to share the proposed design for the replacement of the Illinois River Bridge on Highway 59 in the Benton County. According to ARDoT, this will be an open house, …

Alstom‘s Chinese cut venture to maintain Innovia system for Wuhu The first monorail lines in the city The PBTS joint venture will maintain 240 cars monorail fleet Provided for enter service in late 2021, the fleet will operate on Wuhu’s first monorail 3 June 2021 – Alstom’s Chinese joint venture, …

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) kicked off National Safety Month with an event highlighting efforts to raise awareness of the risks associated with railway crossings. MBTA has partnered with Operation Lifesaver, Inc. for this month’s Rail Crossing Safety Messages campaign, which runs through the end of June. The campaign …

VTA sent additional buses to help fill gaps in streetcar service after Wednesday’s mass shooting. But now it’s going away too. The transit agency shut down streetcar service after an employee opened fire on the agency’s rail yard near downtown San Jose, killing nine people and then himself. It is …

Augusta Transit AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) – Augusta Transit will host the Richmond County Public Health Department’s COVID-19 Mobile Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, June 3, to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and provide equitable access to the vaccine. The mobile clinic will be located at the Broad Street Transfer Center and …

After 40 years of work, Huntsville Parking and Transit Manager Tommy Brown is retiring. It was 1980 when Brown was hired to work in the city. At the time, Rocket City’s public transportation did not exist. “Transportation was a bit of a misnomer because we actually didn’t have any public …

Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Sunday described the transit mask warrants as a “matter of respect.” There has been an increase in the number of disruptions on planes in recent weeks. Buttigieg asked people to think about what transport workers “have done to keep you safe.” See more stories on the …

May 27, 2021 The City of Arlington’s innovative on-demand Via Rideshare public transport service, which now incorporates autonomous vehicles, has been recognized as a Recipient of the 2021 Smart 50 award. This annual award, presented in partnership with Smart Cities Connect, Smart Cities Connect Foundation and US Ignite, recognizes smart …

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a recommended budget of $ 2.5 billion for new and expanded transit services across the country, including $ 56.1 million for Rochester Rapid Transit. The funds will pay nearly half of the planned project cost of $ 114 million, with the bulk of the …

They believe the shooting at the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) could have been worse, but the gunman, identified as employee Sam Cassidy, apparently killed himself when deputies arrived at the scene. “It is clear that this was a planned event and the suspect was ready to use his guns to …

PORT TOWNSEND – Commuters, and anyone looking to take a ride to Seattle, are invited to comment on Jefferson Transit’s latest proposal. This is the twice-daily express route to the Kingston Ferry Terminal, a 72-minute ride from Port Townsend in the morning and evening. Jefferson Transit conducted a survey last …

ROCHESTER, Minnesota – Rochester Public Transit on Thursday unveiled its design plans for its new rapid transit stations. The new public transport system will include seven stations across the Mediterranean city. Each will be taller than regular bus stations and will feature tilted seats and rails. “It will be a …

SEPTA violated state law by hiring a private company to operate Owl link shuttles, a new on-demand service for late workers at warehouses and other sites in Lower Bucks County, the Transit Workers Union said in an unfair labor practice complaint. The transport agency did not negotiate with Local 234 …

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 …

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin (WBAY) – Green Bay Metro Transit is in the process of making changes to some of their bus lines and they want your advice. The move would impact 9 of the 11 routes across the city. Jacob Kulis uses the public transport system three or four times …

This takeover should be ethereal. Andrew Yang’s proposal for a municipal takeover of New York City Transit, a Potemkin village of “vision” and “daring,” is bad enough to sink his entire campaign. Yang’s plan, or rather the blurry outlines of a plan, was presented to New Yorkers on Wednesday. He …

LAS CRUCES – As state mask rules and federal health guidelines loosen, communities that established their own mask mandates last year now need to catch up. Last week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention removed the recommendation that people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 wear masks in most settings, …

The Benton County Transit Program has launched its new brand. Formally known as the Special / Rural Transit Program, and often referred to as the county contractor, Dial-a-Bus, the name change brings a new name: Benton Area Transit (affectionately known as BAT), logo and color scheme. In the coming weeks, …

As lawmakers focus attention on infrastructure, much of the conversation centers on reducing dependence on cars. But what about people with no choice? Today 99% of community college students go to campus – and a significant number of community colleges are not accessible by public transport. The Biden administration calls …

Stakeholders in the La Crosse region are continuing the conversation about regionalizing certain services such as EMS, fire, and transit as different municipalities reassess the effectiveness of doing it themselves. Members of the La Crosse area planning committee, which is a group of officials from various municipalities in the county, …

SACRAMENTO, Calif .– (BUSINESS WIRE) – The California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted today to endorse the country’s first standard to move fleets of vehicles to zero emissions by 2030. The Clean Miles standard will ensure that 90% of kilometers driven at across California are taking place in zero-emission vehicles …

State transportation planners want public input on a far-reaching plan to improve and make Route 273 safer through Redding. To help gather feedback, California Department of Transportation officials held a public bike ride Wednesday evening on part of the 10-mile route where improvements are planned on one of the main …

Young people in the Puget Sound area can get their first ORCA card for free starting June 1. ORCA Cards (which stands for One Regional Card for All) are a transit pass accepted by Community Transit, Everett Transit, King County Metro, Kitsap Transit, Pierce Transit, Sound Transit and Washington State …

LAKELAND – Lakeland Transit has unveiled maps of downtown shuttle service routes slated to launch this fall. Citrus Connection will use eight-passenger golf carts on a shuttle service called The Squeeze to transport visitors during weekday lunch and weekend evenings. Tom Phillips, executive director of Citrus Connection, said the proposed …

Subscribe to our NY Politics Newsletter for the latest coverage and to stay informed about the 2021 elections in your district and New York A former New York City Transit employee is no longer with the agency after an investigation revealed that Alexander Elegudin had interfered in the procurement process, …

Although COVID-19 restrictions are starting to fade statewide, the Regional Transportation District is not letting go and continues to require face masks on its buses, trains and streetcars until at least September 13 . It comes after the state ended its mask tenure last week, allowing vaccinated residents to dispense …

Thurlow Route 9. (Photo: Belleville Transit) It’s full speed ahead for Belleville Transit as it prepares for the launch of an all-new bus service in the Thurlow neighborhood the day after Labor Day. On Wednesday evening, the Transit Advisory Committee approved Thurlow Route, known as Route 9. It will provide …

The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) has started another test of its autonomous shuttle, AVA, in Dunedin, Florida, which will operate in the region throughout the summer. This next test follows a successful deployment along the Bay of St. Petersburg. AVA racers in Dunedin will experience a different automated vehicle …

May 20, 2021 If some city council hopes are successful, the east Bronx will have more bike paths, ferry stops, and transit service – even free subways and buses for everyone. In the race to succeed board member Reverend Rubén Díaz Sr., candidates have made access to public transport a …

CRESTVIEW – The local bus service is looking for experts to help plan the future of public transportation in Okaloosa County: its passengers. As the county continues to develop its 10-year transit development plan, it invites users – and would be users – of the Emerald Coast (EC) Rider bus …

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the Department of City Planning have proposed a city-wide zoning text change designed to increase the accessibility of transit stations (Zoning for Accessibility). The text was returned for public review by the Planning Commission (CPC) on April 13. The text provides a framework for …