Rail
Streetsblog California
Commuter Rail’s Potential Is Untapped
Chicago, Boston, Washington D.C. and Philadelphia have suburban rail systems that serve only 2 to 6 percent of commuters — but better and more-frequent service could appeal to people who are currently forced to use a car.
September 26, 2019
Editorial: Want a Subway? Then Single-Family Zoning Has to Go
How can one possibly justify putting the M Ocean View into a $3 billion subway tunnel, given current zoning along the line?
September 25, 2019
Eyes on the Track: SMART’s Larkspur Extension
The connection to the ferry--and San Francisco--should be operational by the end of the year
September 24, 2019
What if America Took Amtrak Seriously?
This summer, the author rode to the Midwest and back. It got her dreaming about high-speed rail.
September 24, 2019
Metro Operations Chief Says He Received “No Feedback” on Expo Overcrowding
Social media is abuzz with posts on crowed Expo Line trains. When pressed, Metro operations leadership committed to continuously monitoring and reacting to on-street reality
September 20, 2019
Expo Line Trains Are Overcrowded Since Metro Cut Service 25 Percent
Thanks to service cuts, the Expo Line is so crowded nobody's riding it anymore
September 9, 2019
Phoenix Voters Save Light Rail
Take that, Koch brothers: Voters in Phoenix have soundly rejected a proposal that would have halted the expansion of the city's light rail system.
August 28, 2019
HSR Finishing Designs on Alignment into San Francisco
Last night was one of several planned outreach meetings to get public feedback on passing tracks, crossings and the exact location of a Brisbane maintenance facility
August 15, 2019
Eyes on the Street: New Blue Construction – Wye Tracks and Wires
New wiring, new tracks under construction on the Blue Line
August 8, 2019
In a Blow to the Bullet Train, California Might Change Its Color
LA Times pens another silly tale about California High-Speed Rail. Also, what batteries?!
August 2, 2019
