57th Street station now fully accessible as MTA continues work
The 57th Street station is now fully accessible, and becomes the 12th accessibility project completed by New York’s MTA in the past year and a half.
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New mobility hub planned for Manchester
It’s hoped the planned mobility hub in Ancoats will provide greater flexibility to residents leasing housing in the area by providing access to electric vehicles as well as car park spaces.
USDOT announces $88 billion budget proposal
The President’s Budget includes plenty of interest for the US transportation industry, including plans to transform what the USDOT has called the country’s “crumbling infrastructure”.
New £1 billion TfL bailout agreed by UK Government
The DfT has agreed a new funding package for TfL, yet it has laid out strict conditions that London’s transport operator will need to fulfil in return for the much-needed cash injection.
Dubai’s RTA announces zero-emissions plan
Dubai’s RTA has backed a plan drawn up to significantly cut emissions from public transport in the UAE city, as the country looks to meet climate goals in the coming years.
Smart trams deployed across Florence tram network
Trams in the Italian city of Florence have been fitted with sensors in a bid to collect data and utilise it to improve the safety of both trams and private vehicles.
LA Metro directors approve North Hollywood-Pasadena BRT project
The new project would see an 18-mile BRT line run from North Hollywood and Pasadena in a bid to better connect communities in northern Los Angeles.
Lime expands to Berlin-Brandenburg border
Lime will launch its e-scooters in a suburb of Berlin in a bid to increase the last-mile options for travellers in the area and take even more cars off the city’s streets.
COTA appoints three new board members
COTA’s three new board members come from a variety of backgrounds, and have been appointed by three different cities in which the transit authority operates.
Singapore study reveals benefits of e-scooter use in transport networks
The study shows that e-scooter use is most likely to be highest when transfer and walking time between transit journeys is the longest, with e-scooters providing valuable last-mile benefits.
Moscow Metro celebrates 86th birthday with graffiti train
One of Moscow’s famous metro trains has received a new paint job from local street artists in the Russian capital, with passengers getting the final say on the future of the new model.
Nomad’s Road Connectivity project launched
Nomad’s approach to “connecting everything” could provide benefits to passengers and operators alike, with Wi-Fi, CCTV monitoring and AI safety systems.
Fire Island Ferries and Uber team up to simplify ticket buying process
Ridesharing giant Uber has partnered up with New York’s Fire Island Ferries to enable passengers to buy ferry tickets within the Uber app.
Beryl and The Bikeability Trust partner to remove barriers to cycling
Beryl and The Bikeability Trust are working together to ensure that more adults can enjoy the benefits of being able to confidently ride a bike.
Moscow invests in its tram network
Moscow is investing in its tram network, replacing rolling stock and expanding its Troika ticketing system in order to improve passenger comfort, ease of use and the reliability of its network.