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Study: The U.S. Can Absolutely Afford to Build More Rail
The persistent myth that it just costs more to build train lines in the U.S. than it does abroad is mostly bunk, a new analysis finds — but costs quickly balloon when we start building them underground, for reasons that researchers can't yet fully explain.
December 18, 2020
Building a Better Regional Ballot Measure w/ Seamless Bay Area’s Ian Griffiths
As we prepare to bid goodbye to 2020, Streetsblog SF continues its interview series with local and national experts to lay the groundwork for the best possible transit mega-measure for 2022
December 17, 2020
New COVID-19 Relief Bill Starves Transit — Again
But it's better than nothing at all.
December 15, 2020
Guest Column: Experience Shows That ‘Temporary’ Transit Cuts Often Become Permanent
Across the U.S., transit agencies often roll out deep service cuts under the guise of “temporary” service adjustments. Sadly, these cuts are rarely reversed. Whether it’s cutting late-night bus routes, lower-ridership subway lines or historic trolley networks, these services almost never return, especially in times of a budget crisis, because it’s far easier to stop […]
December 11, 2020
Now Fare Integration Is Unfair?
Tired transit parochialism returns in time for Monday's MTC committee meeting
December 9, 2020
Advocates Cast Doubt on Need for Transit Cuts
As the MBTA’s governing board gets ready to vote on a dramatic austerity package for the Boston region’s transit services, independent advocacy groups and business organizations are diving into the T’s budget numbers and raising doubts about the agency’s budget projections, and whether service cuts are really necessary.
December 9, 2020
L.A. Metro Considers Left-Side Bus Boarding for Bus Rapid Transit Lines
Left-side boarding would give Metro greater flexibility in planning for new high-profile Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lines, including Vermont Avenue, North San Fernando Valley, and North Hollywood to Pasadena.
December 7, 2020
Can Parking Proceeds Close Muni Budget Hole?
Suggestions from advocates for closing a $68 million SFMTA deficit
December 2, 2020
Patsaouras Plaza Busway Station: How It Is Today and How It Got There
Over time, the "Ramirez Flyover" morphed into to the newly-opened busway station. Meanwhile complications and delays caused the long delayed project's budget to swell from $17M to $51M
December 1, 2020
Myth-Buster: Uber and Lyft Aren’t Addressing Transit Deserts
Most Uber and Lyft trips aren't bolstering transportation options in transit deserts, but are being taken in majority White and more affluent neighborhoods, a new study out of Chicago reveals.
November 25, 2020
