Amtrak Cascades Boosts Vancouver-Seattle Travel Time with Border Preclearance
New US customs screening at Vancouver's Pacific Central Station slashes journey times by at least 10 minutes, with further reductions anticipated as…
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Chicago Transit Authority Faces Leadership Uncertainty Amidst RTA Restructuring
New timelines for the seating of the NITA board could significantly impact Mayor Brandon Johnson's authority over the CTA, as the RTA…
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Brooklyn Residents Protest Truck Route Expansion Amid Stalled Safety Redesign on Third Avenue
Sunset Park and Bay Ridge communities express deep concern over proposed truck route expansions on Third Avenue, fearing increased traffic and safety…
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Jersey City Mayor Pledges 100 New Street Safety Measures to Speed Up Vision Zero Progress
New Jersey's Jersey City is set to implement a significant number of quick-build street safety improvements, aiming to enhance pedestrian and cyclist…
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Pedestrian Fatalities Show Concerning Rise After Brief Dip
A recent analysis of traffic safety data indicates a troubling increase in pedestrian deaths across the US, reversing a temporary decline and…
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New York City Considers Discounted Citi Bike Memberships for Students and Seniors
A legislative package aims to make the city's bike-share program more accessible to younger and older New Yorkers, potentially increasing cycling rates…
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US Transportation Agencies Grapple with Escalating Project Costs and Delays
Major infrastructure projects across the US are facing significant cost overruns and schedule slippage, with agencies like the Oregon Department of Transportation…
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Chicago Transit Union Cites “Leadership Vacuum” Amidst Funding Boost and Safety Efforts
The Amalgamated Transit Union Local 241 has voiced concerns over Chicago's CTA lacking a permanent president, arguing it impacts safety and training,…
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Sound Transit Megaproject Head Departs Amid ST3 Funding Challenges
Terri Mestas, Sound Transit's Deputy CEO overseeing capital project delivery, is leaving the agency as it grapples with significant funding shortfalls and…
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Study Identifies Top 10 ‘Stickiest’ Downtowns in North America
A new study by Gensler Research Institute highlights the factors contributing to downtown vibrancy and visitor engagement, offering insights for urban planners…
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