Focused on transit and street upgrades, budget amendments this week will be the subject of behind-the-scenes wrangling as Budget Committee Chair Dan Strauss assembles an initial balancing package for the council to debate next week. The post Seattle Budget Tweaks Would Add Transit Security Czar, Rescue Waterfront Streetcars first appeared on The Urbanist.| The Urbanist
Before moving ahead with building a second Downtown Seattle light rail tunnel as planned, Sound Transit is taking a second look at putting a third line in the existing tunnel instead. Doing so would entail some major tradeoffs, which the agency intends to fully lay out in its study. The post Sound Transit CEO Lays Out Approach to Second Seattle Rail Tunnel first appeared on The Urbanist.| The Urbanist
"The private sector can bring creative solutions, technical expertise, flexibility and long-term commitment that are often difficult to marshal within traditional public systems."| City Limits
BART passengers were experiencing delays on Sunday due to maintenance operations and police activity.| East Bay Times
The Transit Enthusiasts, known for their field trips exploring local infrastructure, are advocating to protect local CTA routes from impending budget cuts.| Chicago Maroon
This post continues from Part I, and is broken off from it simply in the interest of keeping each article a reasonable size. For introductory comments please see Part I. Routes included here are: 65 Parliament70 O’Connor72 Pape75 Sherbourne83 Jones87 Cosburn88 South Leaside 91 Woodbine92 Woodbine South111 East Mall112 West Mall114 Queens Quay East154 Curran […]| Steve Munro
JFK Airport’s new $9.5 billion terminal wants to reflect New York’s identity as a capital of creativity and culture. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and New Terminal One announced on Monday the seven artists who will create large-scale, site-specific works anchoring the terminal’s cultural program, which celebrates the history, culture, and [...] The post Major public art program unveiled for JFK Airport’s $9.5B Terminal One first appeared on 6sqft.| 6sqft
More than 215,000 daily bus riders who travel on Hillside Avenue in Queens will now benefit from faster and safer commutes. On Thursday, Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced the completion of nearly eight miles of new and upgraded bus lanes along the corridor, one of the longest bus priority projects in the agency’s [...] The post Hillside Avenue in Queens gets first bus lane upgrades in more than 50 years first appeared on 6sqft.| 6sqft
Every day, The Overhead Wire collects national and international news about cities and sends the links to their email list. At the end of the week they post some of the most popular stories to Greater Greater Washington, a group blog similar to Streets.mn that focuses on urban issues in the D.C. region. Creating a city to fight crypto noise: A community in Hood County Texas could vote soon to create a new city in order to regulate nuisances including noise from a nearby crypto mining opera...| Streets.mn
At the end of November, Deseronto Transit will cease operations. The lack of sustainable intercommunity transit funding and support for rural transit has resulted in more gaps throughout Southern O…| Sean Marshall
The new funding will pay for backlogged "state of good repair" projects, accessibility improvements, and new maintenance facilities for electric buses and trains. The post MBTA Projects Get A $850 Million Boost From Fair Share Funds appeared first on Streetsblog Massachusetts.| Streetsblog Massachusetts
Plans to replace the MBTA's methane-fueled buses with zero-emission electric models are on pause. The post Methane Fuel Gets a Renewed Lease At the T appeared first on Streetsblog Massachusetts.| Streetsblog Massachusetts
Many of the service analyses on this site concern larger, major routes like the streetcar lines and bus routes crossing substantial distances in the suburbs. The picture of service quality is not a…| Steve Munro
Transform’s transportation work supports transit from two directions: more funding from the government to ensure reliable operations, and more access for riders, especially those who qualify for discount programs. Our recent report, Fair and Accessible Fares: Economic Justice in Transit, outlines steps transit agencies must take as they adopt new payment technologies to make sure […] The post Webinar: Building Equity into Transit Payment Systems appeared first on Transform.| Transform
A roundup of updates on the fate of Line 72 service.| BikePortland
Everything seemed to be lined up for seven miles of bus lanes, but now the wheels have come off.| BikePortland
In previous articles, I have reported on the number, location and longevity of reduced speed zones on the subway. See: Reduced Speed Zone Tracking: Update to August 2025 A recent problem with the T…| Steve Munro
King County Metro has slashed the budgets for the K and R Lines by 20% to 25%, which could scale back planned reliability improvements and rider amenities. The move raises serious questions about the future of the overall RapidRide program. The post Metro Scales Back Scope of RapidRide K, R Lines first appeared on The Urbanist.| The Urbanist
The idea of a fare-free pilot on several Metro routes, to be implemented in 2027, came about as fares have shrunk as a percentage of Metro's overall sources of revenue. But the data suggests that dropping fares wouldn't be as big of a boon as continuing to focus on expanding transit service. The post Dembowski Pushes Fare-Free Pilot at King County Metro first appeared on The Urbanist.| The Urbanist
After pivoting away from an aggressive schedule for battery-bus adoption, King County Metro plans to focus attention on the tried-and-true trolley network. But limited staff, delays obtaining materials and permit timelines mean that trolley expansions will be some time coming. The post Metro Plans Trolleybus Investments, with Long Implementation Timelines first appeared on The Urbanist.| The Urbanist
In a few weeks, Transform will release a report on how to ensure that open payment systems on transit serve all riders equally and where the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s (MTC) rollout of open payments on BART falls short. last week, Transform’s transportation policy manager, Abibat Rahman-Davies, spoke at a webinar on open payments hosted by […] The post Transform Speaks on Equity in Open Payments appeared first on Transform.| Transform
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Pace Rideshare Access Program (RAP) Rider Education Guide – an informational resource for taking trips with Uber.| United Kingdom | Latest News & Stories | Uber Blog
Major Update October 10 at 12:50pm: Additional information on bus bay assignments at various stations, on street stop arrangements pending Line 5 opening, and service changes not mentioned in earlier versions of this post. Also added are various tables and charts of fleet allocations and other information. Updated October 10 at 11:30pm: The spreadsheet showing […]| Steve Munro
The TTC Board met on October 6, 2025. Many items on the agenda were confidential in whole or in part, and the meeting immediately recessed into private session. Four hours later, the public session resumed. Extended private sessions have been a “feature” of recent Board meetings, and this is a major inconvenience for people who […]| Steve Munro
In a previous article, I examined headway reliability on several routes that had been flagged for improved management by the TTC. The 512 St. Clair car received improved service in September 2025, and this article updates the charts with headway stats to September 30 showing the combined effect of more service and route management. Weekday […]| Steve Munro
On Friday, September 26, the TTC issued an internal notice that there would be a freeze on all non-union hiring. This is in reaction to the need to find $141-million in savings to get the anticipated 2026 budget deficit down from $232-million to the Mayor’s target of $91-million. All non-union requirement is subject to the […]| Steve Munro
One year ago, the TTC’s Audit & Risk Management Committee endorsed management’s proposal of a peer review of subway and streetcar assets and maintenance programs by the International Association of Public Transport (UITP). Much of the review concerned asset management, inventory of system components, condition tracking and planning for maintenance and replacement. There is also […]| Steve Munro
In the Major Projects Update on the TTC Board’s September 2025 agenda, there is a troubling reference under three subway maintenance projects in progress. Rogers 5G Implementation “The schedule may be impacted because of workcar and resource availability, which prioritizes state-of-good-repair activities. The TTC will co-ordinate with internal departments to prioritize Rogers work (where possible) […]| Steve Munro
James Bow has announced that the YouTube channel associated with the Transit Toronto website is moving to a new home. He asks that all subscribers migrate to it so that the new channel’s numbers will climb to a level ensuring YouTube revenue which is key to supporting the site. The new channel is called Transit […]| Steve Munro
On September 18, 2025, Toronto & East York Community Council will consider a report recommending a revised proposal for speeding up bus service on Bathurst Street. Back in July, the original proposal would have seen red transit-only curb lanes in both directions from just north of Bathurst Station to Eglinton Avenue. This proposal encountered substantial […]| Steve Munro
The TTC’s Strategic Planning Committee met on September 4 at 10:00am in the Board Room at 1900 Yonge Street, TTC headquarters. The agenda included a presentation on the 2025 projected results and the outlook for 2026. This includes comments on the Capital Budget and Plan which I covered in a previous article. 2025 Projected Operating […]| Steve Munro
Pace Rideshare Access Program (RAP) Rider Education Guide – an informational resource for taking trips with Uber.| Egypt | Latest News & Stories | Uber Blog
A new Amtrak station between Springfield and Worcester is part of the Commonwealth's plans to bring better rail service to more rural parts of the state.| mass.streetsblog.org
Pace Rideshare Access Program (RAP) Rider Education Guide – an informational resource for taking trips with Uber.| Serbia | Latest News & Stories | Uber Blog
“This is retaliation, plain and simple,” said one representative of East Harlem.| THE CITY - NYC News
A series of brutal deaths on U.S. roads and trains is sparking outrage on the far right – and a push for some disturbing policy solutions that will only make our country more violent.| usa.streetsblog.org
Though there’s some good news in Eastern Ontario, some essential links have yet to be restored.| Sean Marshall
Mayor Lurie announced at a rally that the transit funding loan pledged by the state and subsequently curtailed is back on the table.| Mission Local
A top White House official signaled he'd capitalize on a recent murder on a Charlotte, N.C. train to cut funding to transit systems across the country.| usa.streetsblog.org
Work has started on the new Timmins terminal for the Northlander train.| Sean Marshall
A top union boss warns that service cuts don't only inconvenience riders.| usa.streetsblog.org
Through October 5, riders at 14 NYC subway stations will hear 24 announcements in six languages, offering a fleeting moment of connection amid hectic city life.| 6sqft | NYC Real Estate news and information
Discover the benefits of NJ TRANSIT's enhanced Access Link Rider's Choice program. Enjoy more convenience and more flexibility with Uber.| Uber Blog
Penn Station's beloved Tracks Raw Bar & Grill reopened in Grand Central Madison on Tuesday on the concourse level of the LIRR’s east side terminal.| 6sqft | NYC Real Estate news and information
Several routes in the TTC network are scheduled to operate partly or completely with 18m articulated buses in place of the standard 12m varieties seen on most of the system. A problem commonly foun…| Steve Munro
Thanks to newly installed counters, we’ll soon know how many pedestrians and cyclists use the bridge| sf.gazetteer.co
Deep cuts to Philadelphia's transit system will have devastating impacts in the City of Brotherly Love — and other cities may be next.| usa.streetsblog.org
The Minnesota State Fair’s investment in options to “get there” by transit and biking sets a year-round example for the metro.| Streets.mn
Harrisburg, Pa., August 22, 2025 — This Sunday, after eight consecutive weeks of public fearmongering, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) will enact self-imposed service cuts. Though completely avoidable, these cuts aim to extract yet another taxpayer-funded bailout. This is not a true emergency; it is a manufactured crisis, fueled and exploited by Gov. Josh […] The post SEPTA’s Manufactured Crisis Has Delayed State Budget Long Enough appeared first on Common...| Commonwealth Foundation
Register here to join the webinar hosted by National Center for Rural Road Safety on how public transit could be considered as one of the safest ways to travel. The […] The post Webinar: Transit as a Safety Strategy appeared first on Rural Transportation.| Rural Transportation
Wasaga Beach is a treasure of provincial significance. It deserves to remain owned by the public and fully open to all, with better access to those who can't or don't want to drive.| Sean Marshall
Transit operators in Ontario generally do a much better job than American counterparts at serving large retailers like Walmart. Still, big box retail centres are hostile environments for transit an…| Sean Marshall
Earlier this summer, Stamen collaborated with the team at MetroMatch to update the look and feel of their transit-first navigation tool. MetroMatch is a transit-focused travel planning and discovery site that connects travelers to destinations that are only a short walk from rail stations. MetroMatch’s pilot focuses on Washington, DC, taking advantage of the region’s...| Stamen
Metro Transit ridership is up, but it hasn’t returned to pre-COVID levels. And it won’t on light rail until trains feel safe.| Streets.mn
With the uncertainty of federal funding, Minnesota has an opportunity to step up and provide local funding for public transit, including trains.| Streets.mn
To promote the later-night service, the T will offer fare-free service on all modes after 9 p.m. for five weekends this fall, starting on Friday, Sept. 5.| mass.streetsblog.org
# With monthly ridership now exceeding 200,000 on the 2 Line, Downtown Redmond Link has clearly kicked things into a higher gear. Having a light rail station so well integrated into a growing urban neighborhood is likely part of the recipe for success.| The Urbanist » Advocacy journalism for better cities.
rural transit| Rural Transportation
NYC officials said the 34th Street busway plan is part of the Adams administration's Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan.| amNewYork
America’s bridge infrastructure has been a significant concern for at least the last twenty years, but the critical needs are slowly being addressed. In 2016, an annual report from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) listed approximately 56,000 bridges that were deemed to be structurally deficient. That staggering reality initiated immediate action from government […]| InfrastructureUSA: Citizen Dialogue About Civil Infrastructure
# Light rail riders are poised to be able to take 1 Line trains all the way to Downtown Federal Way before the end of 2025, thanks to work accelerating the grand opening. That will pave the way for a full opening of the 2 Line across Lake Washington by spring of 2026.| The Urbanist » Advocacy journalism for better cities.
The TTC Board met on June 23. Among the items on the agenda were: CEO’s Report Monthly Key Performance Indicators Financial and Major Projects Update for the Period Ended April 26, 2025 Major…| Steve Munro
Mississauga City Centre has many good places to walk to, but still has too many trappings of a suburban speedway| Sean Marshall
Today, Denver is ranked as one of the worst cities in America for harmful air quality. Twice, Colorado health agencies have considered requiring commute programs. Twice, it was deemed too onerous an ask for Denver employers, even though employers in most western cities have been doing it successfully for two decades.| Streetsblog Denver
Customs transit is a procedure under which goods are carried, under customs control, between two or more different customs territories.| ShipHub
London’s rapid transit project, scaled down due to cost-cutting and local opposition, has serious challenges that will have to be overcome for it to become successful.| Sean Marshall
The TTC Board met on April 16 with many items on its agenda including a report on Extreme Precipitation Planning. Anyone living in Toronto will remember the heavy rains of July 2024 and the snows o…| Steve Munro
Information on large transit projects and their status is scattered through several reports. Two of these appear on the TTC Board’s April 16, 2025 agenda, but for a broader picture we must lo…| Steve Munro
# A rally Saturday in Lake Forest Park served to highlight the threats to the SR-522 bus rapid transit project, which will connect Shoreline to Bothell. In order to open in 2028 as planned, construction needs to start this year.| The Urbanist » Advocacy journalism for better cities.
# The Sound Transit Executive Committee approved a secret "Candidate C" as its CEO pick today. It's unclear if that candidate is King County Executive Dow Constantine or another finalist. The committee will seek to negotiate an employment contract and formally approve the hire at the agency's full board meeting on March 27.| The Urbanist - Examining urban policy to improve cities and quality of life.
T1 transit declaration is used for an external transit procedure. It is mainly used when non-Community (non-Union) goods are moved.| ShipHub
This article covers: The January 2025 CEO’s Report A follow-up on the report re Subway Streetcar Fleet and Infrastructure The proposed interim wayfinding strategy An update on fare collection…| Steve Munro
# The 2025 delivery plan for the first year of the Seattle Transportation Levy spells out a broad array of projects that will enter the pipeline this year.| The Urbanist - Examining urban policy to improve cities and quality of life.
# State lawmakers are signaling intent to improve Amtrak Cascades service with legislation setting a goal of cutting the trip time from Seattle to Portland to 2.5 hours and boosting service to 14 daily trips with 88% on-time performance by 2035. If lawmakers pass the bill, the goal for trip time service north to Vancouver would be 2.75 hours.| The Urbanist - Examining urban policy to improve cities and quality of life.
Subway crime plummets while ridership soars across NYC. Transit officials celebrate the shift as safety improvements boost public confidence citywide.| amNewYork
The TTC produces a monthly summary of On Time Performance for its bus and streetcar networks. To call it superficial would be generous, but there are pretty charts. First and most obvious among the…| Steve Munro
# House Bill 1491 would require cities to increase development capacity around train stations and bus rapid transit stops. But a contentious affordability requirement for that new development could be a sticking point.| The Urbanist - Examining urban policy to improve cities and quality of life.
If you thought winter’s icy grip would put the brakes on major road construction, think again. Drivers commuting in and around Toronto should brace for both short-term and long-term traffic disruptions as the city undertakes significant infrastructure projects this winter, with some extending into 2027. Starting Jan. 12, one northbound lane of the Don Valley […]| INsauga | Ontario Local News Network
# Washington State's transportation chief Roger Millar is out after eight years, as Governor-elect Bob Ferguson prepares to take office. Widely recognized as a leader in progressive transportation policy, Millar will be tough to replace.| The Urbanist - Examining urban policy to improve cities and quality of life.
# Passage of Seattle's transportation levy was all but assured Tuesday night, after initial returns showed two-thirds of voters in support.| The Urbanist - Examining urban policy to improve cities and quality of life.
How I built a transit dashboard with Rust, Skia, and an old Kindle| lily's thots
SFMTA commits to purchasing 94 hybrid coaches alongside plans to buy 18 battery electrics.| SFBay
Merchants, officials and transit riders celebrate the return of Muni Metro service along Taraval.| SFBay
Reporting from CITY HALL| SFBay
Just in time for students return to school, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency will close the Twin Peaks Tunnel for one week starting Thursday to make near-term repairs outlined in a report the agency commissioned earlier this year.| SFBay
AEG Analysis as of Thursday August 22, 2024 The two largest Canadian-based railroads and their unions: Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPCK), and the Teamsters Cana…| Anderson Economic Group, LLC
Bay Area, state and federal leaders celebrated the inaugural run of Caltrain’s sleek and quiet electric train as it departed the city’s Fourth and King streets station early Saturday morning.| SFBay
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is taking its first step in replacing its outdated, nearly three-decade-old train control system that runs the Muni Metro subway system.| SFBay
Throughout the evolution of western society the idea of growth has been a cornerstone of both economic and political metrics. The image of success enjoyed by developed countries has helped to champion the practice of feeding expansion that cause economies and populations to grow with the promise of success as a reward–an idea that the […] The post The Danger of Growth Spirals appeared first on Intercon.| Intercon
Imagine your daily commute with no traffic. Cars, buses, and trucks still fill the roads, but everyone is moving at speed. Instead of taking half-an-hour to get to school, the office, or worksite, you get there in a cool 10 minutes. Your coffee or tea is still piping hot when you arrive. This future is […] The post Think big, start small: Eliminating traffic in Canada’s biggest cities by putting a price on it appeared first on Canada's Ecofiscal Commission.| Canada's Ecofiscal Commission
After months of debate and meetings, traffic changes are coming to the West Portal neighborhood to make the area safer for those who take public transit and walk, transit planners said.| SFBay
Reporting from SOUTH OF MARKET| SFBay
Roughly every Tuesday after working with a trash pickup group in West Denver, I bike to the Taco Bell located on the 16th Street Mall. It's a rarity among Taco Bells in the metro area. While the rest of the Taco Bells that comprise Denver proper have some sort of drive thru, it| DenverUrbanism Blog
Draft attendees have reported seeing parking costs as high as $100 in some areas on Thursday, with rates lowering to $40 at many lots on Friday.| WDET 101.9 FM
Muni fares will rise for the first time since 2019 as the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency needs to close a budget gap of $12.7 million over the next two fiscal years.| SFBay
City officials admitted on Wednesday that they have no plan to deal with pollution like the city is experiencing today — not even an emergency health protocol to require mandatory carpooling.| Streetsblog New York City
Transit has been stagnant in the county for 30+ years, despite many efforts including the half-penny tax. That is because the decision making tree is a mess.| Miami Grid
The Brampton Innovation District, in the city’s downtown core, is one of the great things going in my hometown. Yet, I still feel uneasy about renaming the station there.| Sean Marshall
The Saudi government is planning on building a city in a straight line across the desert, called Neom. I have previously criticized it here. In a conversation here, a simple model for a one-dimensional city and a two-dimensional city was requested, so we can see how travel times compare. I have attempted to build these here. | The Chaostician
