Sound Transit Faces Scrutiny Over Unrealistic Project Timelines
An op-ed by Trevor Reed highlights significant discrepancies between Sound Transit's projected timelines for the West Seattle Link Extension and its own…
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US House Bill Proposes Significant Cuts to Transit and Amtrak Funding
US House Bill Proposes Significant Cuts to Transit and Amtrak Funding
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Community Groups Sue EPA Over Incinerator Emission Rules
A coalition of environmental and community groups has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging the recently finalized…
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Chicago Transit Faces Disruption Amidst Station Fire and On-Train Incidents
A fire at the Belmont CTA station and multiple passenger assaults on transit lines highlight ongoing safety and service challenges in Chicago's…
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US Congress Considers Amtrak Plan to Fund Penn Station Redevelopment via NYC Property Tax Seizure
A proposed amendment to the Build America 250 Act could allow Amtrak to override local zoning and seize city tax revenues to…
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Metro Board Tackles 5 Freeway Widening and Governance Reforms
Metro Board Tackles 5 Freeway Widening and Governance Reforms
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Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson Appointed to Metro Board
The Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson has been elected by Gateway Cities representatives to serve on the Metro Board of Directors, a…
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Bay Area Voters to Decide on Regional Transit Funding Measure
A significant step has been taken towards securing sustainable funding for Bay Area public transit, as a regional measure has successfully gathered…
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South King County’s Promised Light Rail Stations at Risk
An op-ed argues that Sound Transit must fulfil its long-standing commitments to build the Boeing Access Road and Graham Street light rail…
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Transit Faces Lingering Pandemic Effects, Streetsblog USA Reports
A report from Streetsblog USA highlights the ongoing challenges facing public transportation systems as they continue to recover from the impacts of…
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