Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Thursday announced a $77-million infusion of cash to pay for more electric buses.
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"Shuttle buses could most likely accomplish the same goal at a fraction of the cost, but have not been seriously considered as an alternative.” The consequences of building venues without high capacity, high frequency transit turn out the above suggestion and pretty thoughtlessly. Net-net, the undue high cost of high-capacity transit in the U.S. -- global leader in the developed world for overpriced rail infrastructure -- forces lose-lose outcomes: community impacts without patron satisfaction.
Rep. Maxine Waters seeks to stop 'ridiculous' $2-billion SoFi transit project ahead of Olympics
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Interesting read alert: The Institute for Public Policy Research report Who gets a good deal? Revealing public attitudes to transport in Great Britain by Stephen Frost and Maya Singer Hobbs, just released shows that there are high levels of support for public transport and an increase in investment in services. Key findings include: • 71 % of respondents have changed how they travel in the last two years to reduce transport costs • 32% of respondents said they would like to use public transport more • 53% think public transport to get to work is a necessity. This was rated more necessary than owning a phone or having an internet connection at home for both those who do and do not own their own cars. • A bold commitment to improve public transport should be central to the manifestos of those running in upcoming local or general elections. This should be integrated with making streets safer for people walking, wheeling and cycling. Read the report in full at https://lnkd.in/edi73Ynr #bus #publictransport #publicpolicy #research
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Germany shuts one of its busiest rail routes for 5 months, launching drive to improve reliability BERLIN (AP) — One of the busiest #railwaylines in #Germany, the 70-kilometer (45-mile) stretch between #Frankfurt and #Mannheim, is closing for five months starting Monday as the country launches an effort to get its notoriously disruption-prone network into shape. State-owned #railway operator Deutsche Bahn is closing the route until Dec. 14 and plans a full overhaul of the #tracks, #stations and other #infrastructure. More than 300 trains per day use the stretch, part of a main north-south route that connects #Hamburg and #Cologne with #Stuttgart and #Basel, #Switzerland, and often pick up delays that have knock-on effects elsewhere on the network. During the closure, all regional #trains on the route will be replaced by buses, while long-distance services will be diverted via slower routes. The 1.3 billion euro ($1.4 billion) overhaul is supposed to kick off a broader program to modernize 40 stretches of railway by 2030 and improve the reliability of a network that often fails to impress. Over the past month, it frustrated soccer fans at the German-hosted European Championship, which ended Sunday. On Friday, Deutsche Bahn said its punctuality during the tournament was “mixed,” adding that it got “the maximum out of the railway system, but the possibilities were limited by outdated and overloaded infrastructure.” Transport Minister Volker Wissing said that starting the overhaul program before the soccer tournament would have meant even more disruption. “I took over dilapidated railway infrastructure in which not enough was invested by my predecessors for decades,” Wissing, who became transport minister at the end of 2021, told Deutschlandfunk radio Monday. “We are going to invest enormous sums, historic sums in the railway.” https://lnkd.in/eRB4QC_K
Germany shuts one of its busiest rail routes for 5 months, launching drive to improve reliability
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Our latest episode is now live . You can click here to listen - https://lnkd.in/eXAuwkPa. We talk about the recent NAO report into the DfT's Rail Reform programme, the recent DfT reorganisation and what the recent Budget has delivered for the railways. One of those three subjects takes us rather less time to discuss than the other two. No surprises for guessing which. We also talk about Open Access and the news that Grand Union Trains have been granted access rights to run 4 trains per day from 2025 between London and Stirling. This will mean 4 more trains per day on a massively congested route (the West Coast) providing a service to a market already pretty well served and using diesel trains travelling for over 350 miles on an electrified railway. You'll guess I'm not impressed. Indeed, since we recorded the show, we now have a proposal for a new service London to Wrexham via Wolverhampton, again using diesel trains throughout although at least in this case, part of the route is not electrified. I argue on the show that whatever your view on Open Access (I have never been a disciple) it's not the priority at the moment and is only likely to add to our collective problems, not solve them. #dft #openaccess #railways #rail #trains
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Years of underinvestment and lack of political direction are being blamed for the state of the German railways, which have in recent years been beset by a massive increase in breakdowns, delays, cancellations and other major technical mishaps and led to unflattering comparisons with infrastructure in the developing world. The overhaul will start with the 70km (43-mile) stretch between Frankfurt and Mannheim, a key national and international rail route on which one in seven long-distance trains – 300 a day, carrying 15,000 passengers – run and which is also vital for freight traffic. #railway #germany #railcorridor #DeutscheBahn
Germany to close key rail corridor for months to tackle ailing train network
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New Post: MBTA looks to extend Silver Line from Chelsea to Sullivan Square via Everett -The MBTA and MassDOT said today they want to extend the Silver Line 3, which now terminates in Chelsea, to neighboring Everett and then to the Sullivan Square T stop – where riders will be able to ride a new breed of “high frequency buses” to Kendall Square. MBTA planners say the extension would particularly... The MBTA and MassDOT said today they want to extend the Silver Line 3, which now terminates in Chelsea, to neighboring Everett and then to the Sullivan Square T stop - where riders will be able to ride a new breed of "high frequency buses" to Kendall Square. MBTA planners say the extension would particularly benefit Everett residents, who now suffer from "a lack of access to high quality, high-capacity transit." The extended route will be served by a new fleet of 45 hybrid buses the T is expected to take delivery of starting this year. Longer term, the agencies said, they want to look at keeping the Silver Line going all the way to Kendall Square itself, but they've shelved that idea for now in part because it would require purchasing even more buses. Source link
MBTA looks to extend Silver Line from Chelsea to Sullivan Square via Everett
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In just over a week, millions of Londoners will be voting in the Mayoral elections. ✍ Whoever wins, transport will be their biggest responsibility, taking decisions that will affect the lives of millions. Last week, Clean Cities and Possible hosted the Future of London Transport Hustings where the 4 major parties laid out their plans to shape the future of transport. We were delighted to secure the support of more than 20 NGOs and civil society groups. 🚆 The next Mayor will face a number of key challenges, including ensuring that transport is available and affordable in a cost of living crisis. Urgent action is needed on reducing deaths and serious injuries from road collisions, cleaning up our dirty air and securing a stable climate for future generations. We wanted to give the main parties the opportunity to set out their stall on how they will shape the future of London’s transport system. #LDNtransport It was a lively debate and of course, there was the usual disagreement on some key themes. But it was really welcoming to see the areas where the parties agreed and came together - something often lacking in politics. We welcomed agreement on the following areas… 📣 - Improving transport connectivity in outer London, giving people a real choice of transport options and decreasing car dependency. - Addressing the lack of accessibility on our train and tube network for people with reduced mobility who struggle to use services. - Commitment to tackling road fatalities by improving road infrastructure and working closely with local authorities. - Ditching diesel to improve the air we breathe and properly investing in electric charging infrastructure in the city. - Investing and expanding shared and micro-mobility to drive down car use in the city. Watch again: https://lnkd.in/ezZyGDTE
Future of London Transport �� Hustings Panel + Q&A �� Livestream
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Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has announced that a further 21.4 million GBP is being invested in its Metrolink light #rail network over the next 12 months. As the UK’s largest #lightrail network, Metrolink serves 99 stops across 64 miles of #track. Since its opening in 1992, more than 700 million journeys have been made on the trams. This latest #investment now aims to ensure services remain safe and reliable for future passengers. The funding comes from the government’s City Region #Sustainable #Transport Settlement (CRSTS) and was approved by the Bee Network committee on Thursday 22 February. It is part of a planned 147 million GBP package to maintain and upgrade the network through 2027. Over the next 12 months, immediate priorities include track replacement in parts of the city centre, including Piccadilly Gardens and London Road, as well as on parts of the Altrincham and Bury Lines. This will help deliver quicker, smoother and more reliable journeys. In addition, plans include modifications to the trams to implement #safety systems such as sensors in the middle of double trams and speed warning devices. What’s more, a significant part of the communications network for Metrolink’s #signalling and control systems will be replaced. New #electrical substations are also being added along parts of the Bury Line. This will provide additional #power so that more double trams can run in the future. Meanwhile, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is looking to replace the #overhead lines on some of the older parts of the network such as the Bury Line. The work will result in some short-term disruption, which will be communicated to passengers ahead of time. Danny Vaughan, TfGM’s Head of Metrolink, said: “Metrolink is an integral part of the Bee Network, and it’s really important that we invest in it so that we can continue to provide a #safe, #reliable and positive experience for the thousands of people who travel with us every day. “This is a coordinated package of planned works to #maintain, renew and improve the network and help to keep Greater Manchester moving, and while we understand any disruption can be frustrating, we’ll be doing everything we can to keep it to a minimum. We will make sure passengers know what’s happening well in advance and I’d ask people to please bear with us while the works are carried out, as the benefits will be there to be enjoyed for years to come.”
£21.4 Million Investment for Manchester's Metrolink Tram Network
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It would be really insightful to delve deeper into the specific challenges faced with the contracting approach mentioned. Understanding what aspects of the NEC3 approach failed to set up the project for best-practice delivery could provide valuable lessons for future projects.
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Briefing paper with lessons learned from the cancellation of High Speed rail in the UK
What Can We Learn From The Cancellation Of HS2's Northern Leg?
ice.org.uk
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Check out the latest CAP blog on how the diffusion of responsibility for active transportation leads to government inaction and how this can be overcome. https://loom.ly/D9h3DAU
The Diffusion of Responsibility for Active Transportation - Clean Air Partnership
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