Beavers Deployed to Alleviate Flooding at West London Tube Station
An innovative approach using beavers as natural engineers has been employed to tackle persistent flooding issues at a West London Underground station,…
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Bay Area Voters Signal Desire for Reduced Car Dependence with Transit Funding Wins
Recent election results in the Bay Area, particularly the decisive victory for the SMART train funding measure, indicate a growing public appetite…
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Bay Area Transit Funding Measure Secures Ballot Spot Amidst Policy Setbacks
Advocates celebrate a significant victory in signature gathering for a regional transit funding initiative, while expressing disappointment over state-level cuts to transit…
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Navigating Seattle’s Independent Bookstore Day by Public Transit
An urbanist reflects on the challenges and triumphs of completing a city-wide bookstore challenge using only public transportation, highlighting transit accessibility and…
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Portland Transit Faces Major Service Cuts and Layoffs Amid Budget Crisis
TriMet, Portland's transit agency, is implementing significant service reductions and hundreds of job cuts to address a substantial budget deficit, impacting bus…
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New York Gears Up for World Cup with Ambitious Transport Plan
New York City unveils a comprehensive plan to manage transportation during the upcoming World Cup, featuring extensive street closures, dedicated busways, and…
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QueensWay Park Project Proceeds, Dimming Hopes for QueensLink Transit
New York City's Mayor Mamdani administration has formally rejected proposals to incorporate transit into the QueensWay park project, opting instead to fully…
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San Francisco Advances Muni Funding Measures for November Ballot
A local parcel tax and a regional sales tax measure have qualified for the November ballot, aiming to secure significant funding for…
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California Transit Advocates Protest Proposed Giveaway to Oil Companies
Transit and environmental groups rally against a California Air Resources Board proposal that could divert billions from public transit and affordable housing…
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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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