Rail Transit
MONEY TRAIN: How LIRR Unions ‘Game’ The System
An old work rule means that the MTA would have to pay millions of dollars just to provide a little extra service after special events like Mets games or the Ryder Cup. Nolan Hicks dives deep.
Analysis: How to Leverage ‘City of Yes’ Zoning to Create More Housing Near Subways
Streetsblog analyses existing zoning, population and travel times to determine the best places for increasing housing density ... now!
Yonah’s List: All the Transit Expansion in the United States in 2024
A review of 2024 — plus a look at the light rail, metro, and bus rapid transit projects planned to open in 2025.
‘Doom Loop’ Alert: Transit Systems are Suffering — And Too Many Are Cutting Service
Ridership is still down, inflation, labor costs, pensions, and other operating costs are up, and many systems are slashing service. This is bad.
Connecticut’s Regional Rail Investment is Not About New York City
Gov. Ned Lamont will spend $315 million investment on new rail cars — but they're not going anywhere near Grand Central. Here's why.
What is ‘Personal Rapid Transit’ — And Can it Really Replace Buses and Trains?
Is a shared autonomous vehicle on a dedicated track really the same as public transportation? San Jose thinks so — and officials are about to bet big on it.
