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MTA should eliminate some jobs to prepare for budget woes, watchdog writes
A new state comptroller report suggests the MTA eliminate certain jobs and reform expenses to address projected budget holes.
Public Transit
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Live updates: Two high-speed trains collide in Spain forcing suspension of line
3 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Car drives into Muni tunnel, shutting down Market St. subway for night
A vehicle entered a Muni tunnel, resulting in the overnight closure of the Market Street subway system.
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Voters are split on whether or not to save Bay Area public transit
Voters across the Bay Area remain deeply divided over a proposed sales tax measure intended to fund regional public transit networks.
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Subway Gates Deterred Fare Evasion, M.T.A. Says. More Will Be Installed.
New subway fare gates have reduced evasion across the system, prompting plans for further installations.
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Metrolink hikes fares as riders fume at sticker shock
Metrolink is implementing its first fare increase in 13 years, triggering widespread rider frustration across Southern California.
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Singapore Will Now Fine You $400 for a Pretty Common Annoyance
Singapore introduces steep fines for bus passengers playing loud music and propping their feet on seats.
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A Bay Area transit ‘death spiral’ could double Bay Bridge delays, report says
A new SPUR study warns that Bay Area transit could enter a 'death spiral,' potentially doubling Bay Bridge rush-hour delays if tax measures fail.
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SEPTA has a new, ambitious plan that offers funders a vision of better transit
SEPTA has unveiled an ambitious modernization plan called Accelerate, aiming to upgrade the entire transit system.
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It’s so hot that BART is hallucinating trains
Extreme heat and aging infrastructure have caused substation fires and systemwide delays for BART, including reports of trains appearing erroneously on tracking.
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BART Reports Major Crime Drop 1 Year After New Fare Gates
BART reports a 67% decrease in rider crime one year after implementing systemwide fare gate upgrades to improve passenger safety.
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MTA limits A, B, C, and D train service amid Monday morning commuter rush
The MTA has limited A, B, C, and D subway service in New York City due to emergency repairs during the Monday morning rush hour.
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O’Hare Flyer Train Would Bring Visitors From Airport To Downtown In Just 15 Minutes
A private consortium’s $2.25 billion electric train promises a 15‑minute Loop‑to‑O’Hare ride, reviving a decades‑old Chicago dream.
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Video appears to show San Francisco Muni driver asleep before 2 empty trains crash
Video evidence surfaces appearing to show a San Francisco Muni operator asleep at the controls seconds before two empty trains collided.
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‘I’m worried’: With TriMet service cuts arriving, some riders face scrambled commutes
TriMet is implementing sweeping, historic service cuts starting this Sunday, leaving thousands of Portland riders facing scrambled commutes.
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New BART schedule and improvements
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The MBTA is rolling out 3 new fare discounts — and extending half-off commuter rail passes
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Red Line shutdown turns 20-minute commute to Boston into two-hour slog
A planned 10-day shutdown of the MBTA Red Line has dramatically increased commute times for travelers heading into Boston.
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World Cup marks a rare goaaaaaal for New York area transit
The FIFA World Cup concludes in the New York area, prompting assessments of transit performance, economic impact, and MetLife Stadium.
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Seattle World Cup light rail crowds set records. Did riders actually pay?
Seattle's Link light rail achieved all-time ridership records during the FIFA World Cup, sparking questions about fare compliance.
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Backers reveal plans for bus terminal at Empire State Plaza
Backers have unveiled a proposal for a bus terminal at the Empire State Plaza, while a separate county plan for a south end building has collapsed.
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$20 World Cup shuttle buses sold out for France vs. Senegal match at MetLife
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Rideshare users bore the brunt of World Cup’s opening-night travel mess. Organizers say the plan worked.
World Cup organizers defend transport strategy as rideshare chaos exposes gaps in fan mobility plans