Creating a new regional “through-running” system could require re-engineering sections of Penn Station’s tracks and platforms. Each railroad’s trains and equipment would need to be made compatible. The governments of New York and New Jersey would have to cooperate in the creation of a new regional commuter railroad system. New agreements would need to be negotiated with labor unions.
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In May 2024, Santa Monica piloted automated bike lane enforcement technology on two parking enforcement vehicles and identified nearly 1,700 violations in six weeks.
Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s plan and free shuttles have generally held up under the crush of record crowds and wallet-walloping parking prices, allowing wary locals and out-of-town visitors easy access to the largest event in Pittsburgh history.
Jim Mathews, the president and CEO of the Rail Passengers Association, is worried about funding cuts and a potential freight rail merger. But he says passenger rail is in a better place than it’s been for decades.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is attempting to solve this problem by rolling out American Sign Language Interpretation programs at its major facilities, including the Midtown Bus Terminal, PATH stations, and JFK Airport.
Three transit experts offer recommendations for public transit, traffic congestion and coordinating with law enforcement officials.
Waymo will pilot the data partnership in five cities to start: San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Austin, and Atlanta, and plans to expand to cities with more complex transportation conditions, including harsh winters and freeze-thaw cycles.
An unused newspaper kiosk outside of City Hall has been converted into a hub for e-bike delivery workers to swap and charge batteries. The kiosk is now referred to as the City Hall Park Deliverista Hub and was funded with a $1 million federal grant, which paid for converting the 1980s-era newsstand.
Cities and transit agencies haven’t always prioritized the bus rider experience. New data standards could help change that.
As the World Cup gets closer, transit agencies are pushing to complete some long-awaited projects and planning to temporarily expand service on their systems.
