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New York City
fromNew York Daily News
3 hours ago

MTA operator bloodied in scrap with sleeping Bronx straphanger: cops

A subway operator was injured after being attacked by a sleeping passenger at a Bronx station, leading to a physical confrontation.
#cycling
Paris food
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours 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
18 hours 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.
fromHoodline
12 hours ago

NYC Weather: Dense Fog This Morning, Rain Later Sunday

A Special Weather Statement and a Marine Dense Fog Advisory are in effect for coastal areas through about midday, with visibility generally under 1 mile and locally dropping below a quarter mile.
Environment
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day 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.
#transportation
fromStreetsblog USA
2 days ago
Alternative transportation

Friday Video: A Master List of All The Reasons Why Car Domination Sucks - Streetsblog USA

Resisting mass forced car dependency is crucial due to the numerous harms of automobility.
fromGothamist
1 week ago
Washington DC

America's horrible trains mean you have no alternative to hourslong airport lines

The U.S. lacks high-speed rail, causing travel issues during TSA staff shortages.
Washington DC
fromGothamist
1 week ago

America's horrible trains mean you have no alternative to hourslong airport lines

The U.S. lacks high-speed rail, causing travel issues during TSA staff shortages.
Austin
fromPadailypost
2 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.
#brooklyn
fromNew York Post
1 day ago
Boston

NYC mom of two ID'd after being killed by Brooklyn ambulance - that kept driving after hitting her

Boston
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

NYC mom of two ID'd after being killed by Brooklyn ambulance - that kept driving after hitting her

A Brooklyn nurse, Cherry Cayetano Sobel, was struck and killed by a Maimonides Medical Center ambulance that did not stop.
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 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.
fromwww.amny.com
2 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
Mission District
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

SF Rideshare Rapist' Who Posed As Victims' Driver Found Guilty In SoMa, Mission Assaults

Orlando Vilchez Lazo was convicted of 11 felony counts for kidnapping and raping four women posing as a rideshare driver from 2013 to 2018.
NYC music
fromStreetsblog California
3 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.
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromFast Company
2 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
2 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
2 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 centers due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
2 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
2 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
2 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 centers due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.
Brooklyn
fromUrbanplacesandspaces
2 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.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 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.
fromStreetsblog California
3 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
London
fromianVisits
2 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.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 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.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

L.A. Metro confirms it was hacked. Weeks later, it's still getting systems back online

L.A. Metro shut down parts of its network due to detected hacking activity, while maintaining uninterrupted transit services.
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Out of the company's first 80,000 deliveries the bots finished on campus, about 1,600 involved incidents of vandalism. At a cost of $2,500 per Kiwibot, the damage adds up quick.
London startup
London politics
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Less than two weeks into the job, Dublin Bus CEO Billy Hann was grilled by politicians over the reliability of its service

Billy Hann aims to improve Dublin Bus services through structural changes informed by his aviation background.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
3 days ago

Talking Headways Podcast: Civil Rights, Civic Transport - Streetsblog USA

The Trump administration is moving to rescind regulations that protect civil rights in transportation projects.
fromPhilosophynow
4 days ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
3 days ago

Spring break travel could be a mess, NY. Brace for long lines and $4 gas.

Travel chaos is expected during spring break as airport lines remain long and gas prices rise.
Toronto startup
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Baidu's robotaxis froze in traffic creating chaos

Baidu's robotaxis malfunctioned in Wuhan, trapping passengers and causing traffic issues due to a reported system failure.
Cars
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Mass robotaxi malfunction halts traffic in Chinese city

A mass robotaxi outage in Wuhan raised safety concerns about driverless vehicles after over a hundred cars stopped mid-traffic due to a system malfunction.
SOMA, SF
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
5 days ago

Op-Ed: Don't Blow Sunday Streets - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Francisco's budget cuts threaten the Sunday Streets program, vital for community health and cohesion, by eliminating significant funding from the Department of Public Health.
New York City
fromGothamist
2 days ago

Legendary NYC taxi hustler says modern airport scammers are out of control

Taxi hustlers in NYC airports are using sophisticated schemes to overcharge tourists, with illegal dispatchers coordinating the scams.
#clipper-20
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

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

Clipper's 2.0 upgrade has faced significant technical issues, with only 1.5 million of 15 million users successfully transitioning.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Clipper contractor gives itself May 30 deadline to fix app issues for frustrated riders

Clipper 2.0's launch has faced significant technical issues, causing confusion and frustration for Bay Area transit riders.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Bay Area transit contractor pledges to fix Clipper glitches in 61 days

Clipper 2.0 launched with issues, causing significant delays and operational glitches during its initial rollout.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

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

Clipper's 2.0 upgrade has faced significant technical issues, with only 1.5 million of 15 million users successfully transitioning.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Clipper contractor gives itself May 30 deadline to fix app issues for frustrated riders

Clipper 2.0's launch has faced significant technical issues, causing confusion and frustration for Bay Area transit riders.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Bay Area transit contractor pledges to fix Clipper glitches in 61 days

Clipper 2.0 launched with issues, causing significant delays and operational glitches during its initial rollout.
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.
fromStreetsblog USA
3 weeks ago

Friday Video: Buenos Aires Will Challenge Everything You Think You Know About Buses - Streetsblog USA

The buses in La París de Sudamérica evolved out of a system of taxis, and each route is run by a separate company to this day.
Barcelona
#cycling-safety
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Bedford Ave Called 'Warzone' By Williamsburg Cyclists

The removal of protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue has led to increased danger for cyclists and pedestrians, resulting in nearly 100 crashes since the redesign.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Video: Authorities Seize 85 Bikes After Cyclists Attempt to Take Over Bay Bridge

85 cyclists were detained for recklessly riding on the Bay Bridge, posing serious safety risks to themselves and motorists.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Bedford Ave Called 'Warzone' By Williamsburg Cyclists

The removal of protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue has led to increased danger for cyclists and pedestrians, resulting in nearly 100 crashes since the redesign.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Video: Authorities Seize 85 Bikes After Cyclists Attempt to Take Over Bay Bridge

85 cyclists were detained for recklessly riding on the Bay Bridge, posing serious safety risks to themselves and motorists.
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 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
Environment
from99% Invisible
2 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.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 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.
fromBoston.com
4 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
Mission District
fromMission Local
3 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.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Metrolink's 550k boss Sean Sweeney quits in fresh blow to transport project

Mr. Sweeney departs from MetroLink due to personal reasons after two years, prompting an international search for his replacement.
fromFast Company
5 days 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
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
6 days 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.
Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

The Voorhees law of traffic: when overtaken slow cars seem to always catch up at a red light

Mathematics reveals that the perception of slower cars catching up at traffic lights is an illusion, as spacing remains constant on average.
#mta
New York City
fromHoodline
12 hours ago

Bronx conductor punched after waking sleeping rider

An MTA conductor was hospitalized after being attacked by a passenger on a Bronx train during routine checks.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

TWU's 2-person subway train crew bill would derail progress, good government and business groups tell state pols | amNewYork

State legislative leaders should oppose the TWU's push for two-person crews on subway lines to allow MTA to implement one-person train operation.
New York City
fromHoodline
12 hours ago

Bronx conductor punched after waking sleeping rider

An MTA conductor was hospitalized after being attacked by a passenger on a Bronx train during routine checks.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

TWU's 2-person subway train crew bill would derail progress, good government and business groups tell state pols | amNewYork

State legislative leaders should oppose the TWU's push for two-person crews on subway lines to allow MTA to implement one-person train operation.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Uber everywhere, all at once | TechCrunch

Uber is investing in Rivian to develop autonomous R2 robotaxis for its network, with a planned rollout in 2028.
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.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 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.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Cyclist (20s) dies following collision with truck in Dublin city centre

A cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene of an incident in Dublin, prompting ongoing investigations and traffic disruptions.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 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.
fromwww.amny.com
1 day 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
fromMoneywise
2 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
Boston
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

After 7 e-bike incidents in 10 days, Mass. police chief warns of impending 'tragedy'

Recent e-bike incidents in Milford have raised safety concerns, prompting police warnings about potential serious consequences if trends continue.
New York City
fromHoodline
2 days ago

NYC 3D Underground Maps Could Speed Construction

New York City is creating a 3D underground map to improve construction efficiency and reduce delays caused by buried utilities.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 days ago

America's Fastest Trains Are Here-but Rail Experts Say High-speed Travel Is Still Years Away

True high-speed rail in the U.S. is still years away despite recent advancements and public support. Rail experts emphasize that actual high-speed rail requires dedicated infrastructure and faster trains, similar to systems in Europe and Asia.
Alternative transportation
#brooklyn-bridge
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.
Brooklyn
fromTime Out New York
5 days ago

The entrance to the Brooklyn Bridge is getting a massive upgrade

A redesign of the Brooklyn Bridge's Manhattan entrance will improve pedestrian and cyclist access ahead of the World Cup.
New York City
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

NYC is so broke, the Brooklyn Bridge might get roommates

The City Council proposes renting hidden rooms in the Brooklyn Bridge to generate revenue for New York City.
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.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 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.
New York City
fromNBC New York
3 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

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.
#congestion-pricing
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
New York City

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

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 City
fromwww.amny.com
4 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
6 days ago

Expert Analysis | Congestion pricing survives federal challenge for now | amNewYork

The court upheld New York City's congestion pricing program, rejecting attempts by the U.S. Department of Transportation to rescind federal approval.
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.
Alternative transportation
fromianVisits
4 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.
New York City
fromHoodline
5 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.
#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

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.
#public-transit
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
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Action urged over violence against transport staff

Nearly 10,500 cases of workplace violence against London transport staff were recorded annually, causing serious injuries including broken bones and noses, with many incidents unreported.
Digital life
fromLondon On The Inside
2 months ago

Stuck in a London Traffic Jam - How to Stay Chill

London drivers lost 91 hours to traffic, 10‑km trips average over 33 minutes; commuters cope with mobile gaming, music, podcasts, language apps, and phone calls.
US news
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

These U.S. Cities Have the Worst Traffic-and Driving in Them Could Cost You 80+ Hours a Year in Traffic

Major U.S. cities face severe congestion: Los Angeles leads in hours lost, Honolulu and San Francisco follow, and New York records the slowest measured commutes.
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.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

No single magic bullet' will fix Toronto's gridlock, new congestion officer says | CBC News

There's no one solution to fix the city's gridlock, Toronto's new chief congestion officer says as he finishes up his first week on the job. Andrew Posluns sat down with CBC Toronto on Friday to discuss the freshly created role, noting there's no magic bullet that will address the city's congestion. There are a lot of factors that feed into congestion, he said. We need to do everything we can in order to be able to mitigate and address the congestion challenges that arise.
Canada news
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.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Cycle of Rage: NYC Is A HELLSCAPE For Pedestrians - Streetsblog New York City

Sidewalks, curb-cuts, bus stops and bike lanes are largely unshoveled after the storm, leaving pedestrians, wheelchair users and parents unable to travel safely.
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