Metro-North Fire Strands Thousands in N.Y.C.; Illinoisans’ Photos to Be Sent to Federal Facial Recognition Database
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: FEMA wants $35 million back from Florida localities; congressional Republicans really don’t like D.C. ‘budget autonomy’; and Santa Monica’s ‘secret sauce’ to making light rail profitable.
San José Wants Local Innovators to Create Graffiti-Removal Device
Faster removal of visual blight for less money is the goal of a new competition open to entrepreneurs and students.
Feds Issue Emergency Safety Directive for D.C. Metrorail
As the FTA continues to rebuke WMATA over safety, the transit agency lays out a difficult—but necessary—plan to make badly needed repairs.
5 Questions for the People Building the LinkNYC Kiosk Network
Intersection’s Chief Innovation Officer talks about working with Google’s Sidewalk Labs, introducing cities to disruptive tech, and upcoming transit and Internet of Things pilots in New York City and elsewhere.
What Exactly Is a 'Smart' City?
Many cities are grabbing onto the "Smart City" label by integrating information technology into some services. But the truth is there's no clear definition for the term.
As Denver Hits Transit High, D.C. Digests Its Metro ‘Death Spiral’
New rail lines spark excitement out west, but some aging systems back east are in big trouble.
Louisville’s New Transportation Plan Proposes More Upkeep, Less Driving
But how the city will cover the cost of what Mayor Greg Fischer’s administration has floated in the new 20-year planning document remains unclear.
San Francisco’s Plan to Improve Public Transit Access for Underserved Communities
A light rail extension and bus fleet replacement are the biggest investment, but Muni also has smaller adjustments in the works.
Deadly Railroad Crossings Challenge States
Collisions between trains and cars have declined over time. Is it possible to eliminate them?
When Blunt Engagement on Social Media Can Help (and Hurt) Transit Agencies
Being transparent with dissatisfied passengers about operational challenges can have pitfalls, but one official notes: “The old corporate communications technique of we speak, you listen, doesn't really work.”
Unlocking the Power of Bike Share in Long Beach, California
This city in Los Angeles County is on a mission to reduce the number of vehicles on the road. And an app makes it easy to do so.
With Seattle's Long-Awaited Transit Expansion Now Reality, It’s Full Steam Ahead
The Emerald City should be very proud of its new Link light-rail subway extension, now open for service. But as Seattle continues to expand its regional transportation infrastructure, other cities have been struggling to maintain their older transit networks.
Seen and Heard: Bus Surveillance Stirs Controversy
Privacy advocates and civil libertarians, say the ability of government to listen in on conversations on public transit is more intrusive than simply being captured on video in a bank or store.
Virginia Beach Official Faces Millennial Backlash Over Transit Comments
As local officials debate the merits extending The Tide light rail line, the time is ticking on state funding that’s been made available for the project.
There Are Plenty of ‘Dumb Ways to Die’ in Denver
The Mile High City’s regional transit agency has imported a popular Australian cartoon public safety campaign.
D.C. Metro's Emergency Closure Tests New General Manager
A system-wide safety inspection will close the nation's second-busiest subway for at least 24 hours. "When I say safety is our highest priority, I mean it,” said Paul Wiedefeld, who aims to fix a troubled transit agency.
Denver’s Game-Changing Airport Rail Line Is Nearly Ready
So far, relatively few trains have used Union Station’s expanded downtown rail hub. But that’s about to change in a big way in April.
Downtown Phoenix Is Moving Toward a 24-Hour Economy
The vibrancy in this part of the nation’s sixth-largest city is a stark contrast to its condition a decade ago.
D.C. Metro's New General Manager: Troubled Agency Must 'Confront Some Hard Truths'
Commuters in the nation's capital have lost confidence in their once-proud transit system. Can Paul Wiedefeld save WMATA from its death spiral?
There Are Plenty of Ways to Develop a Municipal Transportation App
L.A.’s and Denver’s were spearheaded by mayors, but a powerful transit agency can just as easily bring key players into the fold.
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