Bus stop battle in Miami-Dade
The advertising contractor for Miami-Dade Transit may abandon its bus-shelter program in face of competition from a company installing kiosks at bus stops.
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Miami mayor supports trackless trains
The mayor of Miami (FL) wants to introduce trackless train technology, currently undergoing testing in China, instead of expanding Metrorail.
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TTC successfully tests new signalling system
The Toronto Transit Commission (ON) has wrapped up a successful test of an automatic train control system on a section of a busy subway...
Las Vegas driverless shuttle starts off with a bang
A self-driving shuttle was hit by a truck just an hour into the start of a year-long trial in downtown Las Vegas.
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TfL bus to run on coffee-powered biofuel
Transport for London (UK) will power one of its buses with biofuel created from waste coffee grounds.
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Hackers target transportation providers
Stories broke this week about hacks to Sacramento Regional Transit and Uber.
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Advocates question the impact of MBTA cashless boarding
Advocates raise concerns that the MBTA's plan to eliminate on-board cash payments will adversely affect some riders.
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Boston developer pushes gondola for seaport access
A private developer with interests in Boston's Seaport District is promoting a gondola to provide transportation connections to this part of the city.
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UK company wants riders to snooze on the bus
UK mattress manufacturer Simba wants to roll out the Snoozeliner -- a bus equipped with 14 sleeping pods for weary commuters.
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Maine to consider self-driving shuttles
The Maine legislature is considering a bill that would help clear the way for self-driving buses throughout the state.
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Congressional briefing emphasizes electrification and public transit to meet climate goals
54 years since the first Earth Day, the US is still focusing on highway expansion. In light of increasing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, due...
There’s a climate cost to America’s freeways, and it’s not paid equally.
The environmental impacts of the Interstate Highway System continue to harm communities of color through health hazards, pollution, and displacement.
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The sprawling roadway network...
How Indonesian Cities Are Prioritizing Inclusive Public Transport
The lack of holistic data on how marginalized and differently-abled groups move in major cities is often a barrier to developing more inclusive urban...
How Indonesian Cities Are Prioritizing Inclusive Public Transport
The lack of holistic data on how marginalized and differently-abled groups move in major cities is often a barrier to developing more inclusive urban...
