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New bus a teen’s route to freedom Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:40AMFor Claire McCusker, a new transit service running from Prospect to Metro Transit bus routes will give her what she says every teen wants: independence. The 16-year-old commutes from Prospect to Halifax on most days, usually hitching a ride. “If I want to go into the city to see my friends, I would have to wake up at 6 a.m. and go in with my parents in the morning when they go to work,” said the ...
Voters may be asked to increase car-tab fees by $100 Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:07AMSeattle drivers might pay $100 more next year to register their cars, if voters approve new fees being considered by the city and King County.
Work on schools almost finished Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:03AMPELL CITY – School officials said above ceiling inspections were completed at the high school and Iola Roberts Elementary School Friday, and final inspections are only weeks away.
Transit improvements cut from I-95/I-395 HOT lanes project Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:25PMKytja Weir Examiner Staff Writer Follow Her @kytja A plan to add $100 million of transit upgrades to a major HOT lanes project along Interstate 95 has been scrapped, with Virginia officials slashing plans to add four bus rapid transit stations, create new bus routes, and upgrade Metro and Virginia Railway Express facilities. The resulting project is expected to lead to more ...
Flat tire leads to brainstorm and Bike Fixtation Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:25PMChad DeBaker and business partner Alex Anderson installed the first Bike Fixtation, a combination bicycle-parts vending machine, bicycle repair stand and air compressor, inside Metro Transit’s Uptown Transit Center
Bus GPS system still not ready Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:31AMAbout 80 to 90 per cent of Metro Transit buses are currently equipped with GPS tracking systems as testing continues on a project that has been stuck in neutral for four years. Metro Transit first announced the GPS initiative in 2007 as part of an overhaul of its GoTime system, promising the project would be completed by the fall. Last August, officials said the system, which was meant to allow ...
Metro transit center opens on West Side Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:49PMMetro officials and Cincinnati city officials broke ground for the Glenway Crossing Transit and Park and Ride located along Glencrossing Way in Westwood.
Metro Transit to outline potential impact of service reductions at Burien hearing Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:24PMStaff from King County Metro Transit will outline possible cutbacks to bus service across the county – some of which could begin as soon as February – at Thursday's public hearing on a proposed plan to help fund Metro.
Bus Riders Could See Better Service Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:16AMBus riders in Independence, Mo., may not get everything they wish for, but they hope they'll get some of it.
DART plans extensive overhaul of bus routes Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:12AMThe way buses crisscross the Des Moines area will change soon, and today the public will get its first glimpse of the proposed makeover, which includes the elimination or wholesale redrawing of some routes and the addition of others.
Bus Drivers On Night Shift See It All Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:59AMBob Tobin heard a loud banging at the bus door as he pulled up to a downtown corner. "It was cold as heck, 3 in the morning," he said. "I looked over and there was a naked man." The man held his hands together in the praying position, fingers extended
Cuts to transit service not great – but could have been worse Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:44AMHave your say on transit changes
Transit cuts could hit north metro area hard Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:59PMIf state funding cuts are deep, the consequence could be reductions to local routes.
Crews working to stop fuel spill after train derails in Fridley Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:05PMA train derailed in Fridley, a milelong section of I-35W was closed and basements across the metro area were flooded.
‘Carmageddon’ fuels L.A. traffic jitters Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:17AMLos Angeles on Friday began closing a crucial freeway, the 405, touching off what officials warn could be a grueling weekend of epic traffic jams that locals have dubbed "Carmageddon."
Bus riders and socialists confront King County Council over car tab fee proposal Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:30PMThe debate surrounding higher car tab fees and slashed bus routes has reached a boiling point in King County as some residents demand social justice over mass transit.
Sounders FC Fans Have Multiple Transportation Options for Saturday Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:43PMRENTON, Wash. - Fans have more transportation options this Saturday for the Sounders FC vs. Colorado Rapids match at CenturyLink Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. and gates open at 11:30 a.m.
Cost of Metro services could rise 44 per cent over five years Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:46AMThe cost of services in Metro Vancouver will climb 44 per cent over the next five years as taxpayers pay the price for clear air and water, sewer services, parks and garbage collection. A Metro Vancouver finance report shows the annual cost per average $600,000 household in the region is expected to rise from $513 today to $740 by 2016, as the regional district builds and maintains ...
405 Horsemen of the Sigalertpocalypse: Your Carmageddon Survival Guide: Everything You Need to Know Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:04PMThe Mulholland Bridge over the 405 Freeway will be demolished this weekend and the resulting freeway shutdown (you may know it as Carmageddon?) could go one of two ways--there's the "1984 Olympics" scenario in which everyone's freaked out enough to...
I- 405 Closure July 16-17, 2011 – Only Half the Story Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:39PMAlong with being prepared for this weekend's I-405 closure, consider it a practice run for Phase Two of the Mulholland Bridge demolition and reconstruction planned for 2012.
Taylor-Judd: Tunnel a mistake Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:23AMMichael Taylor-Judd is a wonky, non-profit manager and Democratic activist challenging two-term incumbent Jean Godden in the crowded Seattle City Council position 1 race. Johnathon Fitzpatrick talked to him for seattlepi.com and he spoke about his strong disagreements with current councilmembers and his ideas for Seattle. You’ve raised the least money out of all the [...]
Central Texas Digest: Abuse suspect may be in Mexico , police say; Georgetown tax rate may rise Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:40PMCentral Texas Digest: Abuse suspect may be in Mexico , police say; Georgetown tax rate may rise
MTA casts net for new smart phone transit apps Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:25PMThe Metropolitan Transportation Authority is hoping software entrepreneurs will answer the call for a fresh take on transit-related apps that will keep smart phone-toting riders informed throughout their travels.
Grameen Sewa steps on Delhi Metro toes Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:49PMEver since it was launched, the Grameen Sewa service has been in the news for the wrong reasons most of the time.
'I'm not sure I'm going to be able to get anywhere now' Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:26PMAs many as 85 bus routes may be chopped and more than a 100 reduced by King County's Metro Transit unless the county approves a two-year "band aid" car tab tax, officials said.
Green Bay Metro Initiatives Include Free Saturday Bus Rides Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:07PMInitiatives to increase ridership include west-side transfer stations, dollar student fares, and free bus rides on Saturdays beginning this weekend.
The Signs of Carmageddon Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:02PMClear Channel Outdoor will donate space on 70 digital billboards throughout the area and along routes leading to the Sepulveda Pass to warn motorists about Carmageddon.
O.C. likely to survive 'Carmageddon' Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:19PMBeginning at 7 p.m. Friday, crews will close up ramps and shut down freeway lanes on the I-405 down the Sepulveda Pass. By midnight, a full freeway closure will be in effect along a stretch of freeway that sees 500,000 vehicles on a typical mid-July weekend.This 53-hour closure from July 16-17,...
Packed hearing on potential Metro bus cuts Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:38PMHundreds showed up at a public hearing Tuesday night about potential big cuts to Metro bus service. Unless the Council approves a $20 vehicle fee by a two thirds vote – or sends a measure to the fall ballot and the public gives the OK – the transit agency will have to reduce and cut [...]
Last Night: "People are Voting with Their Feet" for a Congestion Reduction Fee Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:17PMLast night, the citizens of King County lined up around the block to have their voices heard. The general consensus? Don't cut our buses. [ more › ]
Are you willing to pay more for a comfortable bus ride? Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:07AMAs you board a packed bus in the middle of a July miniheat wave, ask yourself: Would you be willing to pay more for your commute if this rolling hotbox was airconditioned?
Riders come out in droves against cutting Metro bus routes Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:26PMSEATTLE -- Bus riders packed the King County Council chambers Tuesday night, concerned and angry over drastic proposed cuts to Metro Transit. Cuts are required to overcome a $60 million deficit. Under the proposed reductions, several routes would be canceled and scaled back. To see the complete list of proposed route cuts, click here to visit Metro's website . According to Metro, the gap is so ...
Wells' Chief of Staff Calls Brown Reshuffling "Lost Opportunity" Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:41AMIn the wake of this morning's news that D.C. Council Chair Kwame Brown plans to strip Councilmember Tommy Wells (D-Ward 6) of his chairmanship of the Committee on Public Works and Transportation, questions are flying as to the wisdom of the move, the impact it may have and if Brown even has the votes to pull it off. [ more › ]
Officials ready command center for Carmageddon Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 12:11AMWith Carmageddon looming, transportation officials Monday said they will rely on airborne CHP officers and vehicle-tracking sensors embedded in the pavement to monitor congestion and help keep motorists moving.
Carmageddon Contractor Has Incentive to Finish Quickly Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:20PMThe contractor responsible for tearing down the Sepulveda Pass bridge during Carmageddon will have a lot of financial incentive to finish the project on schedule, officials said.
“Stay the heck on the East Side”: bracing for the closure of the 405 and the coming of CAR-MAGEDDON Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:34PMTraffic flows under the Mulholland Bridge on Interstate 405 which is slated to be demolished during the 11 miles shut down of Interstate 405 during the weekend of July 16-17 in Los Angeles, California.
Get the facts on the 405 closure Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:11PMConfused about Carmageddon this coming Saturday and Sunday? Click for all the facts with resources to help you get around.
Shake-up for bus routes Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:17PMTimaru's bus routes may be in for a shake-up in the wake of a review of services.
Ozone alert in effect today in metro KC Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 7:01AMThe prospect of unhealthy levels of smog today has prompted officials to issue an orange Ozone Alert for the entire metropolitan Kansas City area.
In brief | Ozone alert issued; motorcyclist killed in crash; teen critical after bike crash Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 10:59PMAn unhealthy amount of smog is expected in the Kansas City area today. The Mid-America Regional Council Air Quality Program issued an orange ozone alert and said people should consider limiting outdoor activities to early morning or the evening.
JUTC to refurbish 300 old buses Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 3:47AMMONTEGO BAY, St James — The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is to commence the refurbishing of more than 300 old buses at a facility in Montego Bay within the next two months.
18. Making a quality move Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 7:50PMLast month in my column, I shared the impact of the public transportation system in influencing the mindset of youths in making the decision to own a vehicle or property as their first asset. Youths in countries with good public transportation system t...
The best time to visit Paris? When all the Parisians are on are holiday... Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:24PMHigh summer is the Parisian answer to the neutron bomb. You get the city but not the people: Paris but not the Parisians. "Hooray!" you say. What could be better? The most beautiful city in the world is, by common consent, spoilt by its inhabitants. They are rude, pushy, opinionated, annoyingly good-looking and effortlessly well-dressed. How wonderful the city would be if the Parisians were all ...
There Is No Other Option: We Need to Approve the $20 "Congestion Reduction" Charge Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:17PMFor those not up to speed: King County Metro is in crisis. Our county's bus service is subject to a 17% cut to the entire system -- 600,000 hours of transit service over two years, effecting up to 80% of bus drivers. We're pretty mad. [ more › ]
Metro plans service cuts, threatening some Vashon runs Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:17PMUnless the county implements a $20 fee on vehicle licensing, King County Metro is poised to cut a significant portion of its bus service, likely including routes that serve Islanders both on Vashon and at the Fauntleroy ferry dock.
Bus route changes on way around Gilbert Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:16PMPublic input sought on bus route changes that will affect Gilbert commuters.
Proposed Metro service cuts may eliminate Routes 26, 82, 242 and reduce or revise Routes 16, 26 Express, 48, 358 Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 4:25PMProposed Metro service cuts may eliminate Routes 26, 82, 242 and reduce or revise Routes 16, 26 Express, 48, 358 In order to fund current levels of bus service in 2012 and 2013, Metro Transit says that it needs additional revenue. “That means as many as four out of ﬁve people will have to walk further, wait longer, make an extra transfer, stand in the aisle, or stand on the curb and see fully ...
Mark Kern to seniors: You can still ride free on Metro trains and buses Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 2:21AMThe St. Clair County Transit District will continue to provide free transit passes for St. Clair County seniors, despite a new state law taking effect next month that requires free light rail and bus rides only for low-income people over age 65. Poll inside
Public feedback invited on proposed changes to Timaru buses Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 12:09AMEnvironment Canterbury is proposing changes to Metro bus routes in Timaru. Under the proposal, the four existing routes would be replaced by a new Timaru Orbiter service that would connect with two supporting routes.
Green Bay Metro Adding West-side Transfer Stations Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 10:22PMGreen Bay Metro officials say changes are coming that could cut the travel time on some routes by half -- and sometimes even more.