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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Fatal Collision on Queensboro Bridge Highlights Dangers of Illegal High-Speed E-Scooters
A crash involving an illegal e-scooter and a cyclist on the Queensboro Bridge resulted in two fatalities, prompting renewed calls for stricter…
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Global Energy Crisis Highlights Urgency for Transport Electrification, Says ITDP
The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) has responded to the escalating global energy crisis, exacerbated by the closure of the…
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Podcast Explores How Roads Sever Communities and Impact Mental Health
A new episode of the Talking Headways podcast delves into research suggesting that road infrastructure and traffic can negatively affect mental well-being…
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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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Interstate Bridge Replacement Project Faces Scrutiny Over Tolls and Traffic Projections
An analysis of the proposed Interstate Bridge Replacement project suggests that high tolls could lead to underutilization of the new infrastructure and…
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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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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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