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Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
11 hours ago

Trending: employer housing benefits narrow affordability gaps

Private sector employers are increasingly offering housing benefits to help workers afford living closer to their jobs amid rising housing costs.
London
fromianVisits
2 hours ago

Inside the closure of London's second-busiest road - the A40 Westway

The A40 Westway is undergoing major repairs due to wear and tear from heavy traffic, necessitating the replacement of road joints.
Alternative transportation
fromQNS
10 hours ago

Report: Ride share services continue to fail disabled riders in NYC despite record profits - QNS

Ride share services like Uber and Lyft are failing to adequately serve disabled riders despite significant profits.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
18 hours ago

MTA Insiders Give Talk on the IBX at the Transit Museum

The proposed 14-mile light rail route will connect Brooklyn and Queens, featuring 19 stations and integrating with existing transit options.
#public-transportation
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
17 hours ago

9 Public Transport Mistakes Every Tourist Makes in Europe-and What Locals Recommend Instead

Public transportation in Rome is extensive, cost-effective, and often faster than taxis, despite some tourists' hesitance to use it.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Editorial | Finding the fare' way forward, for New Yorkers and the budget | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani's plan for a fare-free bus system faces funding challenges, but the City Council proposes expanding the Fair Fares program for low-income New Yorkers.
Bicycling
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 hours ago

Cycle of Rage: Wrong-Way Driver Reveals Wrong-Way Approach To Street Safety - Streetsblog New York City

Reckless drivers often evade accountability, as demonstrated by a recent incident where a cyclist was nearly hit without any police action taken.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
6 hours ago

Day Around the Bay: SF Police Are Cracking Down on Scofflaw Cyclists

San Francisco police are intensifying enforcement against cyclists violating traffic laws, particularly in high-injury areas.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
9 hours ago

Rod Diridon remembered as Santa Clara County transit pioneer - San Jose Spotlight

Rod Diridon Sr. significantly shaped Santa Clara County's transit system and advocated for social equity until his passing at age 87.
#cycling
Paris food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

How Paris swapped cars for bikes and transformed its streets

Paris has transformed into a more bike-friendly city, reducing car dominance and enhancing livability under Mayor Anne Hidalgo's leadership.
Paris food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

How Paris swapped cars for bikes and transformed its streets

Paris has transformed into a more bike-friendly city, reducing car dominance and enhancing livability under Mayor Anne Hidalgo's leadership.
Environment
fromThe New Yorker
22 hours ago

Can Sponge Cities Save Us from the Coming Floods?

Flood control strategies are shifting from traditional barriers to more integrated, park-like solutions due to climate change impacts.
Austin
fromPadailypost
4 days ago

New bus-only route might open the door to 7-story apartment buildings

Turning the Dumbarton Rail Corridor into a bus-only route may lead to seven-story apartment buildings in Atherton.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

TTC extending hours, adding trains to Eglinton Crosstown LRT as part of next rollout phase | CBC News

The Toronto Transit Commission is extending Eglinton Crosstown LRT service hours and adding trains to improve reliability and efficiency.
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban areas due to tightening return-to-office mandates and job availability.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration of workers from cities has reversed, with many returning due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban areas due to tightening return-to-office mandates and job availability.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration of workers from cities has reversed, with many returning due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.
NYC music
fromStreetsblog California
4 days ago

The Week in Short Videos - Streetsblog California

Streetsblog NYC announced a themed action movie starring Sebastian Stan, alongside updates on videos and federal land fracking proposals.
fromStreetsblog California
4 days ago

Buffy Wicks Pushes Legislation to Cut Red Tape for Transformational Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects - Streetsblog California

"Too often, California makes the best transportation projects fight the hardest for approval. AB 1976 starts to change that by modernizing outdated rules, limiting unreasonable process hurdles, and creating a clearer path to safer, more people-oriented streets," said Marc T. Vukcevich, Director of State Policy, Streets For All.
California
Design
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

Cultural Centers Beyond the Building: 6 Unbuilt Projects Integrating Landscape

Cultural centers are evolving to reflect diverse architectural explorations and redefine public institutions' roles in various contexts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

National app could end parking headaches for drivers

The National Parking Platform initiative aims to simplify parking payments by allowing drivers to use one app for multiple services.
Mission District
fromMission Local
4 days ago

Can we design trouble out of the 16th St. BART plazas?

A major redesign plan for the 16th St. BART plazas is set to begin, focusing on community engagement and improved public space aesthetics.
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

What to know about the MBTA's free and discounted commuter rail plans for summer

"As we prepare for events like the World Cup, MA250, Tall Ships, and for millions of visitors to experience all that Massachusetts has to offer, we want to thank our regular riders that rely on us 365 days a year for your patience and continuing to choose transit during this unprecedented summer."
Boston
London food
fromianVisits
4 days ago

Free DLR and bus journeys near Silvertown Tunnel get last-minute extension

Free DLR and bus services at Silvertown tunnel extended until May 26, 2026.
fromPhilosophynow
6 days ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago

Transit Safety For the People, By the People - Streetsblog USA

The RIDER Safety Act proposes hiring transit ambassadors to enhance safety in public transit without police involvement.
fromTime Out New York
10 hours ago

Citi Bike is giving away unlimited free rides to New Yorkers for Earth Day

"Car-Free Earth Day is a reminder that we only have one planet-and that our streets play a critical role in our fight against climate change," said NYC DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn in an official statement.
Alternative transportation
London
fromTime Out London
1 day ago

East London is getting a brand new train station

Beam Park station has finally received approval after years of delays, facilitating housing and business growth in east London.
Environment
fromGothamist
1 day ago

NYC's car-free Earth Day returns April 25 with streets open across 5 boroughs

Dozens of streets in New York City will become pedestrian plazas for Car-Free Earth Day on April 25, promoting climate change awareness and sustainability.
Brooklyn
fromUrbanplacesandspaces
3 days ago

Rebuilding Place in the Urban Space

Siloed transit planning hinders effective connections between projects like IBX and Penn Station Access, limiting regional transit network potential.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Bay Area man bringing positivity to 'bike life'; hundreds of people expected at rideout in Hayward

A community effort in Hayward aims to promote peaceful biking among youth amidst recent negative incidents involving cyclists.
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Ask the MTA | Redbirds, cell phone service and Steinway Street construction | amNewYork

The Redbirds trace their origins to 1959, with the debut of the R26, the first of nine closely related subway car types that became synonymous with New York's transit system.
New York City
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

The Ford government wants the power to set transit fares in Ontario | CBC News

The Ontario government proposes to regulate transit fares to create a unified fare structure across the province.
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How Paris redesigned itself to be a city of bikes-not cars

"This project is symbolic of what we've done over the last 12 years, reshaping the streets and the city," Christophe Najovski, the city's deputy mayor in charge of green spaces, stated during the opening ceremony.
Paris food
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 days ago

The Hopkins Street battle is back: Berkeley reopens 'toxic' debate over bike lane

Cyclists protested for protected bike lanes on Hopkins Street, but city officials shelved the project, leading to ongoing safety and mobility concerns.
Boston
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

'BPS transportation is failing us': School bus delays have Boston parents calling for change

Thousands of students face delays in school transportation despite claims of improved on-time performance by Boston Public Schools.
NYC politics
fromRoute Fifty
16 hours ago

Across New York, debate about the inevitability of driverless cars begins

Concerns about autonomous vehicles in New York focus on job displacement and lack of support for affected workers.
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Clipper Developer Says It Will Resolve Chaos From Disastrous 2.0 Rollout By May 30

"All of these different ingredients need to be baked into the Clipper cake," said spokesman John Goodwin with the MTC, speaking to KGO. "It's a really, really complicated recipe."
San Francisco
Environment
from99% Invisible
3 days ago

Service Request #4: How Does the Grid in Phoenix Work? - 99% Invisible

Phoenix's extreme summer heat underscores the critical importance of a reliable electrical grid for survival.
Bicycling
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago

Friday Video: Five Bike Advocacy Mistakes You Don't Even Know You're Making - Streetsblog USA

Bike advocates can achieve great things but must learn from their mistakes to improve policy and infrastructure.
fromHoodline
3 days ago

Bedford Ave Called 'Warzone' By Williamsburg Cyclists

Cyclist Jake Missen branded the redesigned stretch of Bedford Avenue 'an absolute warzone,' emphasizing the dangers cyclists now face as they navigate between parked cars and fast-moving traffic.
Brooklyn
fromMoneywise
3 days ago

With gas prices spiking, you now have a new reason to ask your boss to work from home

If the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, I'll be happy if they only stayed at $4 a gallon. This situation is bound to impact budgets for commuters significantly.
Remote teams
London
fromianVisits
4 days ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport is undergoing significant upgrades and changes, including pay rises for staff and new train services.
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

AOC urges Hochul to scrap plan that would widen Cross Bronx Expressway | amNewYork

Ocasio-Cortez emphasized the need to protect the community, stating, 'On behalf of my constituents and nearly 64,000 local residents impacted by this project, I am requesting that your administration reject any plans to expand the Cross Bronx Expressway beyond its current footprint.'
NYC politics
#fair-fares
fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
3 days ago
New York City

Fare fight: Transit advocates push for expansion of Fair Fares program at Sunset Park subway station Brooklyn Paper

Expansion of the Fair Fares program aims to make transit affordable for over 2 million New Yorkers living at or below 150% of the federal poverty level.
fromGothamist
5 days ago
NYC politics

NYC's poorest residents would get free subway and bus rides under Council plan

Nearly 1 million low-income New Yorkers may receive free subway and bus rides under a proposed expansion of the Fair Fares program.
New York City
fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
3 days ago

Fare fight: Transit advocates push for expansion of Fair Fares program at Sunset Park subway station Brooklyn Paper

Expansion of the Fair Fares program aims to make transit affordable for over 2 million New Yorkers living at or below 150% of the federal poverty level.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
5 days ago

NYC's poorest residents would get free subway and bus rides under Council plan

Nearly 1 million low-income New Yorkers may receive free subway and bus rides under a proposed expansion of the Fair Fares program.
Canada news
fromThe Globe and Mail
1 week ago

Officials urge people to take transit or work from home to avoid World Cup congestion

Toronto is implementing a comprehensive transportation plan for the World Cup to prevent congestion and ensure smooth movement of crowds.
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

DOT's Greenpoint Greenway Project Doesn't Dream Big Enough - Streetsblog New York City

The new Brooklyn waterfront greenway project on Commercial Street is insufficient to meet the growing demand for pedestrian and bike space.
New York City
fromNBC New York
4 days ago

City Council adds free transit proposal to its preliminary budget response

City Council proposes an alternative budget to address a $6 billion shortfall without raising taxes or cutting essential services.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 days ago

State Bill Would Stop Highway Expansions Near Vulnerable New Yorkers - Streetsblog New York City

New York State will halt highway expansions near public housing and asthma hotspots to protect vulnerable communities from pollution.
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

13 London bus routes are getting reduced - full list of service changes

TfL is adjusting bus timetables to address declining passenger numbers and current traffic levels.
#public-transit
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Op-Ed: Let's Make Transit Work for Marin - Streetsblog San Francisco

Golden Gate Transit will cut service to Spencer Avenue bus pads, creating a transit desert in a previously transit-rich area.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Op-Ed: Let's Make Transit Work for Marin - Streetsblog San Francisco

Golden Gate Transit will cut service to Spencer Avenue bus pads, creating a transit desert in a previously transit-rich area.
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 days ago

Friday's Headlines: Margin For Terror Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The first three months of 2026 were among the three safest first-three-month periods since records started being kept at the dawn of the Automobile Age, with only 42 fatalities from car crashes in New York City.
Alternative transportation
#congestion-pricing
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago
New York City

Transit officials announce clean air investments in South Bronx thanks to congestion pricing revenue | amNewYork

Congestion pricing funds will replace diesel trucks with hybrid models to reduce air pollution in the city.
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
New York City

Congestion pricing: NYC subways saw millions more riders during Manhattan toll program's first year, transit group finds | amNewYork

New York's congestion pricing program drove a 7.7% increase in subway ridership to 1.3 billion rides in its first year, with over 90 million additional trips compared to the previous year.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Transit officials announce clean air investments in South Bronx thanks to congestion pricing revenue | amNewYork

Congestion pricing funds will replace diesel trucks with hybrid models to reduce air pollution in the city.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Congestion pricing: NYC subways saw millions more riders during Manhattan toll program's first year, transit group finds | amNewYork

New York's congestion pricing program drove a 7.7% increase in subway ridership to 1.3 billion rides in its first year, with over 90 million additional trips compared to the previous year.
#bicycle-infrastructure
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
Boston

City of Cambridge Reports Better Bike Lanes Led to Surge In Bike Traffic - Streetsblog San Francisco

fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
Boston

City of Cambridge Reports Better Bike Lanes Led to Surge In Bike Traffic - Streetsblog San Francisco

New York City
fromHoodline
6 days ago

PATH Commute From Jersey City to WTC Back on Track After Terminal Fix

PATH service between Journal Square and World Trade Center resumed normal operations after mechanical issues were resolved.
Alternative transportation
fromianVisits
6 days ago

London's delivery riders get dedicated cycle hubs in push to tidy up gig economy

Cycle hubs in London provide e-bike rentals and maintenance for couriers, addressing their unique challenges and promoting safer, more efficient cycling.
#urban-planning
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Exclusive | Car-hating NYC pol wants 5 million square feet of new 'pedestrian space' - critics fear 'more gridlock'

A Brooklyn councilman proposes creating 1 million square feet of annual pedestrian space over five years, requiring the city to prioritize car-free zones near transit hubs without estimating parking and lane losses.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Exclusive | Car-hating NYC pol wants 5 million square feet of new 'pedestrian space' - critics fear 'more gridlock'

A Brooklyn councilman proposes creating 1 million square feet of annual pedestrian space over five years, requiring the city to prioritize car-free zones near transit hubs without estimating parking and lane losses.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

Wednesday's Headlines: We 404'd The Times Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The New York Times often fails to credit Streetsblog for local coverage, relying instead on their content management system for information.
New York City
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Brooklyn Bridge Manhattan Entrance Gets Protected Bike Lane

A dedicated bike lane and pedestrian entrance at the Brooklyn Bridge will be completed before the FIFA World Cup to ease congestion.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Why Some Congresspeople Want to Go Big on Greenways - Streetsblog USA

The Parks to People Act proposes $300 million in federal funding for walking and biking infrastructure as essential transportation tools, despite political opposition dismissing them as distractions.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Wednesday Headlines: New York For All Edition - Streetsblog Empire State

State lawmakers are advocating for immigration protections for deliveristas to prevent collaboration between local officials and immigration enforcement.
Bicycling
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

How Recreational Cycling Can Lead to Safe Streets For All - Streetsblog USA

Recreational cycling enthusiasm builds community support for safer cycling infrastructure more effectively than policy mandates or technical planning debates alone.
fromForbes
1 month ago

Transit-Oriented Housing On Track For Continued Growth

Once a nice-to-have niche urban design concept, TOD has become an essential part of many urban neighborhoods. It has helped address the shortage of housing by enabling the development of higher-density residential communities near transit stations. It has helped revitalize countless once-deteriorating or static urban enclaves near transit hubs by activating sidewalks near the developments. And it has spurred walking and transit use, enabling residents of TODs to reduce or eliminate automobile dependency.
Real estate
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago

Mobility Justice: Urban Equity in an Era of Innovation

Every city contains two transportation systems. One is the visible network of roads, rail lines, sidewalks, and bus routes mapped in planning documents. The other is the invisible geography of privilege and exclusion embedded within it: the neighborhoods that received highways instead of parks, the communities whose bus routes were cut, the sidewalks that abruptly end at the edge of a district.
Alternative transportation
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

Opinion: Hochul Must Rescue New York Transit Riders From a Wider Cross Bronx Expressway

The governor must prioritize reducing vehicle miles traveled and improving public transit options for New Yorkers.
Social justice
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Good urbanism isn't any good if you're not allowed to walk or bike

Cultural fear and aggressive policing curtail children's independent mobility despite urban design intended for all ages.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

What is Complete Streets design and why should we all be using it?

In the 1950s, the Air Force designed cockpits for the average pilot by measuring thousands of pilots and calculating the average for ten key physical dimensions-height, arm length, torso size, etc. They assumed most pilots would be close to average in most dimensions. When researchers actually checked, they found that out of 4,063 pilots, exactly zero were average on all ten dimensions.
Cars
Startup companies
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Friday Video: Why Micromobility Sucks in So Many American Cities (But Not In Others) - Streetsblog USA

Micromobility success varies because local factors and structural issues cause some cities' bike- and scooter-share systems to thrive while others fail.
#transportation-equity
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
US politics

Opinion: Transportation Researchers Still Care About Equity. This Week They're Proving It - Streetsblog USA

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
US politics

Opinion: Transportation Researchers Still Care About Equity. This Week They're Proving It - Streetsblog USA

New York City
fromGothamist
4 weeks ago

City plans bike lanes and bigger plazas for Manhattan's 14th Street busway

Manhattan's 14th Street busway will undergo major redesign with bike lanes, improved bus stops, and expanded pedestrian space following successful traffic restrictions since 2019.
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Thursday's Headlines: Another Outlet Heard From Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Two decades ago, the state created a fund with tens of millions of dollars that was supposed to be in a lockbox to crack down on insurance fraud - but instead was funneled simply to law enforcement agencies' general operating funds. As a result only a tiny portion was spent actually fighting fraud.
NYC politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

TfL lacking depth on accessibility, says report

Transport for London’s accessibility efforts lack depth and nuance, leaving significant step-free, engagement, and staff-attitude barriers for London’s 1.2 million disabled residents.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

What the 'Abundance' Agenda Could Mean For Equitable Transportation - Streetsblog USA

The new "abundance" agenda can deliver a wealth of equitable transportation options - but only if its proponents recognize how our glut of highways has contributed to the "scarcity" they say they hope to tackle, advocates are saying.Inspired by the Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson's book of the same name, "abundance" became a political buzzword across America in 2025, inspiring a universe of think-pieces and justification for a raft of deregulatory policy proposals.
US politics
Environment
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Confirmed: Non-Driving Infrastructure Creates 'Induced Demand,' Too - Streetsblog USA

Building high-quality multimodal infrastructure increases cycling and transit use and can reduce car travel when combined with supportive policies.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Letter to Mamdani From Maryland: Free Buses Are Working Great - Streetsblog New York City

Montgomery County's fare-free bus program increased ridership slightly, reduced fare-collection costs, and produced no major negative effects with minimal fiscal impact.
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