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Bay Area transit lifeline clears signature hurdle, headed to November ballot
transportation1 hour ago

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
NYC Lottery Opens for 1,000 $50 World Cup Tickets for Residents
local5 days ago

NYC Lottery Opens for 1,000 $50 World Cup Tickets for Residents

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a partnership that will make 1,000 $50 World Cup tickets available to city residents via a lottery. The drawing opens at 10 a.m. Monday, with entries limited to one per day for six days and up to 50,000 entries per day. Tickets are non-transferable and winners must verify eligibility (ID, income or housing documents, etc.). Winners will be notified by June 3 and must pick up their tickets in person at a bus terminal, with the option to buy up to two tickets and receive free round-trip bus tickets. The tickets cover five group games and two knockout rounds in New York and New Jersey, as the Tri-State area hosts eight World Cup games including the final, while resale prices on the open market remain high.

via CBS News|
#affordable-tickets#local#lottery
Five-Union Strike Brings LIRR to a Halt
us-news10 days ago

Five-Union Strike Brings LIRR to a Halt

The Long Island Rail Road, North America’s largest commuter railroad, shut down after five unions representing about half its workers walked off, marking the first strike since 1994 as contract talks with the MTA stalled. The disruption could affect up to 250,000 weekday riders, with limited shuttle service and potential fare implications as politicians blame each other while negotiations continue.

via HuffPost|
#labor#lirr#mta
Suburban seniors face rising poverty as transit and services lag
politics-and-policy15 days ago

Suburban seniors face rising poverty as transit and services lag

Axios analysis of ACS data shows millions of Americans age 65+ are aging into poverty or near-poverty in suburbs outside major city cores, where limited transit, housing costs, and fewer services amplify financial strain and isolation. Poverty among seniors nationwide is about 11%–15% (roughly 3–5 million), with growth concentrated outside urban cores and the fastest rise among the 80+ demographic who require more paid care. Suburban infrastructure gaps mean even modest poverty rates affect many who have long lived in these communities, highlighting a national mismatch in housing, transit, and support services.

via Axios|
#housing-costs#politics-and-policy#poverty
AI flags 11,554 exoplanet candidates, potentially tripling known alien worlds
space23 days ago

AI flags 11,554 exoplanet candidates, potentially tripling known alien worlds

A new arXiv study uses a machine‑learning algorithm to sift through 83,717,159 stars observed by NASA’s TESS, uncovering 11,554 exoplanet candidates (10,052 of which are newly identified) with orbital periods from 0.5 to 27 days. Researchers even confirmed a hot Jupiter, TIC 183374187 b, with the Magellan telescope, validating the method. If these candidates are verified by independent surveys, the total number of known exoplanets could rise to about 18,000, nearly triple the current count. Most candidates lie around very faint stars and require extensive follow‑up; the work posted on arXiv on April 20 has not yet been peer‑reviewed. While many candidates are unlikely to host life due to their close orbits, this study dramatically expands the census of exoplanets and demonstrates the power of machine‑learning in astronomy.

via Live Science|
#astronomy#exoplanets#machine-learning
DC's 9th Street Tunnel Reopens After Bus Fire
local1 month ago

DC's 9th Street Tunnel Reopens After Bus Fire

A Metrobus caught fire in DC's 9th Street Tunnel, producing heavy smoke and causing ceiling tiles and lighting to be damaged. The tunnel partially reopened by Friday evening with two lanes active; the right lane remains closed for lighting repairs as crews install conduit. Full restoration will take time, including tile and lighting work and camera replacements. Thirty-two hybrid buses will be removed from service for inspection. No injuries were reported.

via WTOP|
#bus-fire#infrastructure#local
MetLife World Cup rail fare shocks fans with $150 round-trip
world1 month ago

MetLife World Cup rail fare shocks fans with $150 round-trip

Fans heading to World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium from NYC face a $150 round-trip train fare—about 12 times the normal $12.90—as NJ Transit seeks to recoup roughly $48 million in transit costs for eight matches (including the final), aided only partially by grants. Officials say the hike is to cover costs, while FIFA argues fans were supposed to be transported for free under earlier agreements. Alternatives like an $80 shuttle and $225 parking are available, and some other host cities are keeping fares lower; New Jersey and New York leaders have criticized the price.

via WTOP|
#fare-hike#metlife-stadium#nj-transit
Wu’s personal-approval policy stalls Boston streets and transit projects
politics2 months ago

Wu’s personal-approval policy stalls Boston streets and transit projects

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s requirement that nearly all streets and transit projects go through her for approval has slowed or halted most Streets Cabinet work for about a year, prompting staff turnover and morale drops while raising concerns from advocates that federal funding could be at risk; several high-profile plans remain in limbo even as a few ongoing efforts proceed under ongoing oversight.

via The Boston Globe|
#boston#infrastructure#politics
Californians Trade the Car for Transit as Gas Prices Soar
metro2 months ago

Californians Trade the Car for Transit as Gas Prices Soar

California drivers are cutting back on car trips as gas prices spike to about $5.33 per gallon overnight and stay higher than the national average; many commuters are turning to public transit or using apps like GasBuddy to locate cheaper fuel, with some areas such as San Francisco topping $6 and Sacramento suburbs feeling the pressure, affecting families and the local economy.

via nypost.com|
#california#driving#gas-prices
Blizzard Grinds Northeast Transit to a Standstill
usnews3 months ago

Blizzard Grinds Northeast Transit to a Standstill

A powerful blizzard dumped heavy snow and high winds across the East Coast, forcing widespread transit disruptions from New Jersey to Massachusetts. NJ Transit and LIRR were fully halted, Metro-North trimmed service (with West-of-Hudson canceled), and New York City subways and buses faced delays. Amtrak suspended Boston–New York service, while a Massachusetts travel ban covered parts of the Cape and southern coast. More than 6,000 flights were canceled, and regional systems like MBTA, RIPTA, and SEPTA reduced or halted service as the storm intensified.

via The New York Times|
#amtrak#massachusetts#newyorkcity
politics3 months ago

Free buses, frail ties: Trump tests Mamdani’s NYC policy gambit

Trump’s DOT proposal to curb transit funding for cities that offer free bus service tests the fragile détente between President Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The move highlights how federal dollars underpin NYC services and big projects—from education and housing to the Gateway tunnels—and could force serious tradeoffs if funding is reduced. Mamdani has benefited from private communication with the White House, but the administration’s pressure shows how quickly federal leverage can reshape the city’s policy agenda and finances.

via Politico|
#federal-funding#mamdani#new-york-city