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transportation18 days ago•3 min saved

MTA expands stroller zones on NYC buses, aiming for fleet-wide rollout by 2027

The MTA is expanding its stroller-space pilot to outfit every NYC bus with a designated rear area for strollers, redesigning back seats to boost capacity. About 75% of buses are already retrofitted; all new buses will include stroller space, and the fleet-wide rollout is targeted for late 2026 to early 2027, funded by the state budget. Riders with strollers must board at the front and move to the back, with officials highlighting improved accessibility for families while continuing to address fare evasion concerns.

via Gothamist|

#accessibility #mta #nyc-buses

technology18 days ago•9 min saved

Google Maps Brings On-Route Dining and Real-Time Transit Updates

Google Maps expands its Gemini-powered Ask Maps with multi-step tasks such as ordering meals along your route via partners like Square and Toast (Uber Eats integration coming soon), plus a live transit widget for up-to-the-minute delays. The feature also offers hotel/event lookups, opt-in Gmail-based Personal Intelligence, and memory of past conversations, with broad country expansion planned as rollout continues.

via macrumors.com|

#ask-maps #food-delivery #google

transportation19 days ago•1 min saved

MBTA shuts central Green Line for 9 days for maintenance and upgrades

From Aug 8–16, the MBTA will suspend service on the central Green Line, closing segments on the B (Government Center to Babcock Street), C (Government Center to Cleveland Circle), D (North Station to Kenmore), and E (Heath Street to North Station) branches for signal upgrades and C Branch accessibility improvements. Free shuttle buses will run on affected segments (Babcock Street–Back Bay; Cleveland Circle–Back Bay; Kenmore–Back Bay), and Route 39 will replace the E Branch between Heath Street and Back Bay with extra free buses; riders should expect longer trips.

via WCVB|

#boston #green-line #mbta

politics26 days ago•13 min saved

Holly Arnold steps down as Maryland Transit Chief after five-year tenure

Maryland transit chief Holly Arnold resigns after more than five years leading the Maryland Transit Administration, the agency that runs the state's transit system and the nation’s 13th-largest.

via baltimoresun.com|

#leadership #maryland #maryland-transit-administration

local1 month ago•4 min saved

San Francisco Seeks Answers After July 4 Transit Fiasco

San Francisco apologized for a July 4 transit meltdown that left Muni and other services overwhelmed by a crowd estimated around 100,000, with buses stuck in traffic and some riders stranded. The SFMTA said their system could not handle the influx and announced an internal review with results public in a month. City supervisors are pushing for a formal hearing to assess coordination with private partners and other departments to prevent a repeat, highlighting issues from overcrowded shuttle buses and long porta-potty lines to disruptions linked to self-driving Waymo vehicles. Mayor Lurie emphasized safety and pledged to work with partners to improve future events.

via SFist|

#hearing #july-4 #local

world1 month ago•8 min saved

Hudson‑spanning World Cup logistics spark a transit standoff

The World Cup’s New York–New Jersey footprint has become a flashpoint for a bistate transit clash, as cheaper New York–run shuttle buses siphon riders away from pricier New Jersey Transit trains, risking revenue and provoking political maneuvering on who should bear the costs; in a broader gaming of the event, federal authorities also seized nearly 400 domains suspected of streaming World Cup matches illegally in an international anti-piracy effort.

via Politico|

#interstate-relations #new-york-new-jersey #transit

politics2 months ago•20 min saved

SoFi Stadium’s World Cup Test Runs LA’s Olympic Playbook

LA officials view the World Cup at SoFi Stadium as a live rehearsal for the 2028 Olympics, using traffic snags like a Waymo left-turn bottleneck to plan geofencing and better pick‑up/drop‑off zones, while public transit ridership around the venue climbs about 41% and ticketing costs draw scrutiny; the episode highlights the need for transit‑first logistics and security planning as LA braces to host multiple Olympic venues, with the political optics of 2028 drawing in potential candidates.

via Politico|

#la28-olympics #politics #sofi-stadium

world2 months ago•4 min saved

Crowd-management tweaks aim to ease World Cup queues for Scotland v Morocco

World Cup organisers say crowd control and queuing around Boston's Gillette Stadium have been improved after Scotland's opening games, with feedback from Police Scotland and MBTA leading to better signage, routing and fan zones; while some return queues remained long for a few fans, the upgrades are intended to smooth entry for Friday's Scotland v Morocco match.

via BBC|

#boston #crowd-control #scotland

sports2 months ago•2 min saved

Downtown Raleigh Gears Up for Hurricanes Stanley Cup Parade

Raleigh will celebrate the Hurricanes' Stanley Cup win with a downtown parade on Saturday, June 20, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; drivers can use several downtown parking decks (with some free and others at $10), GoRaleigh and GoTriangle transit options are encouraged to reduce congestion, a no-ride zone for bikes/scooters is in effect along the route from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and attendees can text CANESPARADE to 888777 for real-time updates on traffic, weather, and safety.

via RaleighNC.gov|

#carolina-hurricanes #parade #parking

local-government-community2 months ago•13 min saved

Montgomery County Pauses Data Center Approvals to Build Clear Rules, Safeguards Housing, and Prepare for Red Line Impacts

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced a six-month pause—not a ban—on accepting new data center permit applications to give the county time to craft clear rules, highlighted the strengthened Right of First Refusal that preserved 52 affordable housing units at Tilbury Gardens and Argyle Street Apartments, and noted upcoming Metro Red Line construction with shuttles and bus lanes from July to September. He also promoted the county’s 250th anniversary activities, the Scotland Juneteenth festival, elder abuse awareness efforts, the Black Business Expo, and safety reminders for World Cup celebrations while encouraging support for local businesses.

via Montgomery County, MD (.gov)|

#affordable-housing #data-centers #juneteenth

local2 months ago•7 min saved

World Cup in NYC: A Tour of Glory and Grit

With millions visiting for the World Cup, Gothamist walks newcomers through NYC’s enduring infrastructure quirks—from a 24/7 but sometimes clunky subway and a maze-like Penn Station to ongoing airport work and the aging Brooklyn-Queens Expressway—balancing civic pride with practical tips and a nod to the engineers and workers who keep the city running.

via Gothamist|

#infrastructure #local #new-york-city

local-news2 months ago•79 min saved

Penn Station set for an $8B makeover, staying put

New York’s Penn Station is slated for an $8 billion remodel that would modernize the hub while keeping it at its current site; officials say there will be no fare hikes to cover costs and no plan to condemn surrounding properties, with detailed cost breakdowns and environmental review to come as public input is sought amid transit-advocate concerns about secrecy and disruption during construction.

via AP News|

#infrastructure #local-news #new-york-city

technology2 months ago•4 min saved

NextThere Gets Real-Time Transit Focus With Expanded Reach

NextThere’s 4.1 update adds a real-time vehicle map, departure analytics, and an improved UI, expanding from Australia/New Zealand to select US regions and Ontario. It combines historic route performance with current delays, offers widgets, Live Activities, and alerts, plus a Pro plan for deeper insights; a web app is also available. US coverage is selective (not all cities).

via 9to5Mac|

#apple-watch #historical-performance #ios

transit2 months ago•14 min saved

Ballard Rail Forward: Reallocating Funds for a Westlake-to-Ballard Starter Line

Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss warns Ballard Light Rail is at risk due to budget pressures and proposes moving Seattle funds from a second downtown tunnel to a Westlake-to-Ballard Starter Line, financing any remaining needs with longer bonds and debt-capacity reforms, and pursuing cost-saving practices—arguing Ballard's growth and demand justify action and urging a May 28 Sound Transit Board vote.

via PubliCola -|

#ballard-light-rail #public-finance-reform #seattle-transit-policy

transportation3 months ago•13 min saved

Bay Area transit lifeline clears signature hurdle, headed to November ballot

Organizers surpassed the signature threshold to qualify a five-county BART rescue measure for the November ballot, potentially delivering about $310 million to sustain BART and regional transit agencies and avoid significant service cuts. The measure requires a majority vote across San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties and would include independent financial efficiency reviews. Campaigning now shifts from qualification to winning passage.

via Mission Local|

#ballot-measure #bart #bay-area