Public transit

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 …