#publictransit — Public Fediverse posts
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RE: https://masto.canadiancivil.com/@reece/117191129665459435
An interesting article, it categorises the different reasons why the english speaking world public transit costs much more to build. Probably a good summary, but it sidesteps the core cultural reason – the anglosphere struggles to *look* at the outside world – which is a bit ironic when the core segmentation is cultural thing (english language). #publictransport #anglosphere #publictransit
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RE: https://masto.canadiancivil.com/@reece/117191129665459435
An interesting article, it categorises the different reasons why the english speaking world public transit costs much more to build. Probably a good summary, but it sidesteps the core cultural reason – the anglosphere struggles to *look* at the outside world – which is a bit ironic when the core segmentation is cultural thing (english language). #publictransport #anglosphere #publictransit
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RE: https://masto.canadiancivil.com/@reece/117191129665459435
An interesting article, it categorises the different reasons why the english speaking world public transit costs much more to build. Probably a good summary, but it sidesteps the core cultural reason – the anglosphere struggles to *look* at the outside world – which is a bit ironic when the core segmentation is cultural thing (english language). #publictransport #anglosphere #publictransit
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RE: https://masto.canadiancivil.com/@reece/117191129665459435
An interesting article, it categorises the different reasons why the english speaking world public transit costs much more to build. Probably a good summary, but it sidesteps the core cultural reason – the anglosphere struggles to *look* at the outside world – which is a bit ironic when the core segmentation is cultural thing (english language). #publictransport #anglosphere #publictransit
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RE: https://masto.canadiancivil.com/@reece/117191129665459435
An interesting article, it categorises the different reasons why the english speaking world public transit costs much more to build. Probably a good summary, but it sidesteps the core cultural reason – the anglosphere struggles to *look* at the outside world – which is a bit ironic when the core segmentation is cultural thing (english language). #publictransport #anglosphere #publictransit
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It Takes a Full Bus "What happens when a hitchhiker stranded far from home meets a bus full of passengers who all have somewhere to be?" https://grist.org/climate-fiction/imagine2200-it-takes-a-full-bus #ShortStory #HopePunk #CliFi #Free #OpenAccess #PublicTransit #CarFree
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@crazyeddie @aworkinglibrary
It is probably about car dependency, car-centered areas. Like in the US where in many towns without a car one would struggle to do anything: getting to the grocery store, getting back from the store, reaching the other river bank as many bridges are motor vehicles only.People can’t live without cars in such places. Even food banks have huge lines of cars, four "lanes". Some homeless people drive cars as well. Imagine the closest grocery store being 1 hour walking distance away, and the weather may be extremely hot/cold.
Many such areas don’t even have sidewalks or anything for walking at all. At the same time so called "jay-walking" is prohibited by law. The term "jaywalking" actually was invented by the cars lobby in the early 20th century. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaywalking
Moving around by walking is extremely inconvenient, dangerous, taking ridiculous amounts of time, basically incompatible with everyday activities.Also the parking lots, roads, intersections take up huge chunks of the city. Consider how much longer it takes to walk somewhere compared to what it could be without all these. Urban areas could look very different if they were human-centered and Points Of Interest were packed tightly.
And the bigger the city, the more space car infrastructure takes up. More lanes, wider intersections, parking lots can have up to many thousands spots, highways, freeways, interchanges of ridiculous sizes and shapes.
The topic is huge, what I mentioned is just the tip. Think of what you see around every day. Also all the noise. And danger it brings to everyone, not just drivers. The number of so called "accidents", another convenient term for the horrible things that happen everyday.
The areas which are pedestrian-friendly, bicycle friendly, have public transportation tend to have happier residents, more attraction points, more small businesses, more street life, way better air quality, less noise among other benefits.
Also social connections and interaction happen there and not on a 4-lane highway.#Cars #Car #City #Urban #Streets
#Cities #CarFree #Roads #CarDependancy #StreetLife #Safety #Bycicles #Walking #UrbanSprawl #OneMoreLane #InducedTraffic #PublicTransport #PublicTransit #Access #PublicTransportation #Accessibility #Accessible #PublicSpaces #Socialization #Capitalism #Subsidies #Lobbying #WordsMatter #History #CarsAreDangerous #FuckCars -
Canadian governments are taking different paths back to the office
#Canada #ReturnToOffice #RemoteWork #HybridWork #Government #PublicService #PublicServants #WorkFromHome #Politics #PublicPolicy #Labour #Employment #GovernmentPolicy #PublicTransit #Equity #Economy
https://the-14.com/canadian-governments-are-taking-different-paths-back-to-the-office/ -
CW: Transit, price hikes
Damn....
https://d2kbkoa27fdvtw.cloudfront.net/metrolink/aebaa724f4c8a1f98310e8346e774d710.pdf
Day passes going up 26%
(Round-Trip passes were cut last year)
Other passes 14% (Distance based)Some station pairs (commonly taken by commuters) are already over 250$ for a monthly pass
And there is talk of greater service cuts :(
...and the last train on my line is already before 8pm since march.
Idk what I'm gonna do......
#metrolink #losangeles #LosAngelesCounty #transit #publictransit #publictransport #la #inflation
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December 2014
Harvard Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts
#iphoneography #iphonephotography #shotoniphone #madewithlightroom #mbta #bostonmetro #harvard #harvardsquare #mbtaredline #cambridgema #cambridgemass #massachusetts #publictransit #publictransportation #red
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Monorail Guy
Update: it is a platform or cart with a guy inside. Not a robot.
#infrastructure #monorail #publicTransit #seattle -
Monorail Inspector
On my commute this morning I spotted what I can only assume is a monorail track inspecting robot. Years of walking through this intersection and I’d never seen this thingie before! I can’t find any information about it online, sadly. 🚝 🤖
#monorail #publicTransit #robots #seattle -
RE: https://social.seattle.wa.us/@ohmu/116348804072457016
SPINE, SPINE, SPINE, SPINE 🚈
#Seattle #SeattleWA #Tacoma #TacomaWA #Everett #EverettWA #PublicTransit #SoundTransit
🚈 🚈 🚈
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#FensterFreitag #WindowFriday #ViernesDeVentanas #Seattle #SeattleWA #PublicTransit #SoundTransit
I am having a lovely light rail sort of evening. (Buses too, but fewer Window Friday photo ops.)
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"When she returned after a year in Austria, [Marina] Hurtado rediscovered the limits to #PublicTransportation in the U.S., for example. It was no longer possible to jump on a #train and take a day trip to Prague or spend a weekend in Brugge.”
Dave Faries, #MontereyCountyNow
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"Alongside the mobility hubs, the [Monterey County Zero Emissions Shared Mobility] study recommends creating #eBikeLibraries, which provide free or low-cost long-term lending for those who can’t afford an e-bike of their own. The study says the libraries would be ideal for farmworker communities and those with physical limitations who would benefit from a bike with an electric assist. The estimated startup cost for a library with a small fleet of e-bikes is about $282,000.”—Aric Sleeper, #MontereyCountyNow
https://www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_news/zero-emissions-shared-mobility-study-explores-modes-of-alternative-travel/article_41bf1e06-cc81-4c9b-96e9-98b4314912c4.html
#transportation #ZeroEmissions #CarbonEmissions #ClimateJustice #ClimateAction #mobility #ebikes #PublicTransit #MontereyCounty #libraries #disabilities #PhysicalLimitations -
"The study suggests, among other ideas, that the trolley could be expanded beyond summer months and utilized to connect not just #Monterey and P.G. [#PacificGrove], but even more of the #MontereyPeninsula, creating a #CarFree way to get around.”— @pammarino #MontereyCountyNow https://www.montereycountynow.com/blogs/opinion_blog/expanding-trolley-service-is-just-an-idea-for-now-but-it-should-be-pursued/article_31f82d12-7b88-48be-8d01-ba2c4cb0b975.html
BTW, there are bicycle racks on trolleys too. Tips for taking your bike aboard a trolley or a large or small MST #bus: https://bikemonterey.org/monterey-salinas-transits-summer-trolley-service.html
#PublicTransit #MontereySalinasTransit #MontereyCounty #CarbonEmissions #transportation #trolleys
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@Werschweinchen inspired me to make a wrapup post myself.
I'm really content with how 2025 went down: First and foremost I'm father of a healthy child now and experienced lots of exciting new things this year. Coming to the sporty side 2025 was a more active year for me than 2024 and as a result I lost about 10 kilograms.
Let's look at some stats:
- I ran 588 km (cumulative elevation gain 5500 m) in 66 hours and 7 minutes (in Germany and Austria).
- I cycled 567 km (cumulative elevation gain 8600 m) on my gravel bike in 29 hours and 21 minutes (all in Germany).
- I hiked 462 km (cumulative elevation gain 13700 m) in 105 hours and 29 minutes (in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy).
- I had 529 rides in public transit accumulating to more than 13000 km in roughly 228 hours (in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France and Italy).I'm hyped about all the adventures, challenges and wonders waiting in 2026.
#Year2025 #Wrapup #2025Wrapup #2025Wrapped #Wrapped #Wrapped2025 #Statistics #Hike #Hikes #Hiker #Hiking #GoHiking #HikingAdventures #Wanderlust #Wandern #Nature #Trailrunning #Running #RunnersOfMastodon #Gravel #GravelBike #GravelBiking #GravelCycling #Bike #Biking #Biketour #Biketooter #Cycling #CycleAndEnjoy #CyclingLife #Cycle #Fahrrad #Fahrradtour #Radsport #MdRddG #Träwelling #NowTräwelling #Traewelling #PublicTransport #PublicTransit #BahnZumBerg #Bahn #Bus #Zug #ÖV #Rausgeschafft #OutdoorAdventure
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More of this, please! No #GorhamSpur! More #PublicTransit!
#GreaterPortlandMetro launching transit service to #ScarboroughME
Greater Portland Metro says it will be launching a new bus service connecting Scarborough and #PortlandME
SCARBOROUGH, Maine — "Greater Portland Metro says it is launching a new bus service connecting Scarborough and Portland along Route 1.
"The service is expected to run seven days a week and provide access to medical facilities, shopping, and regional employment centers. Exact stops and schedules are still being finalized, according to a news release.
"The Maine Turnpike Authority approved $3.5 million over five years to support the project.
"Scarborough Town Manager Thomas Hall said the route supports the town's transportation goals and could help reduce traffic.
"Public meetings will be scheduled to allow residents to provide feedback, the release stated. A survey is also available here.
"Greater Portland Metro serves Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, Falmouth, Yarmouth, Freeport, Brunswick, Gorham, Scarborough, and Bath."
#SolarPunkSunday #Maine #BusService #LightRail #MoreBuses #LessCars
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CPH Daily Bulletin 9/26/2025
LA Metro Board member wants a plan for ICE on transit as reinstated bus drivers fight for back pay
https://lapublicpress.org/2025/09/la-metro-ice-immigrants-drivers/
#LAMetro #LosAngeles #PublicTransit #StandUpFightBack #ICERaids #ATU1277
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Public transit users in the Houston area will ride for free every Friday throughout September as the transit agencies for Harris County, Fort Bend County, The Woodlands Township and Conroe offer “Free Fare Fridays” in an effort to boost ridership.
#Environment #FortBend #HarrisCounty #Houston #Local #News #Traffic #Transportation #ConroeConnection #FortBendCounty #FreeFareFridays #Metro #PublicTransit #TheWoodlandsTownship
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The 4th of July parade is almost here! For those who ride AC Transit, please check out the following lists of stops that are closed and alternative stops for lines 20, 21, 51A, 96, or O bus from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. https://alamedapost.com/news/bus-detours-alameda-4th-july-parade/
#4thOfJuly #AcTransit #alameda #JulyFourth #parade #PublicTransit
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Yesterday we took the Kitsap Transit fast ferry across the water to see my family near Southworth and celebrate my mom’s birthday. It’s pretty convenient to take a bus downtown, walk down the hill, and zip across the water!
Our ride was the M/V Solano. With transfers it’s not really any faster than the 90 minute or so drive around to the peninsula but it’s definitely more chill than I-5 and 16.
Returning to the Seattle skyline featuring the Space Needle and Norwegian BlissWe’ve previously done the Fauntleroy-Southworth Washington State Ferry several times but that’s a little less convenient getting through West Seattle and costs more. My work ORCA pass happens to cover the fast ferry, and kids ride free.
One small downside is that the Southworth Ferry Terminal doesn’t yet have a separate slip for the fast ferry, so we had to wait for the big ferry to unload and pulled in a bit late.
On our way back we saw a bald eagle perched on the dock.
I always enjoy little bits of our transit infrastructure at work so here’s the M/V Kitsap pulling out of the Southworth Ferry Terminal.
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Does anyone on the fediverse know if the Uber android app (or Lyft) works without Google services? I'm running GrapheneOS and kinda hate having to use sandboxed Google Play, so I'm trying to figure out if I can do without them for these apps.
I'm also wondering about the Airbnb app, if anyone knows for that one.#transit #transportation #transport #uber #lyft #publictransit #travel #grapheneos #degoogledphone
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I just boarded an #Avanti train to Milton Keynes, sat down, tapped to access onboard Wi-Fi.
To connect to Wi-Fi, I must first deal with a survey about the cleanliness of the onboard toilets. I boarded 30 seconds ago; how likely is it I'll have any relevant information?
I'm going to guess this survey has a #validity problem. (Validity is the ability to measure what you intend to measure.)
#research #SurveyDesign #survey #methodology #rail #trail #statistics #data #PublicTransit #transportation
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Rapid transit plan calls for 10-20 minute service through #PortlandMaine, #WestbrookMaine and #GorhamMaine
Maine Public | By Nicole Ogrysko
Published July 28, 2023
"Local officials in #GreaterPortland are considering a system of #RapidTransit bus routes for the region.
"Under a draft proposal from the Greater Portland Council of Governments, dedicated bus lanes would provide express service through Portland, Westbrook and Gorham more quickly than traditional bus service, with stops along the way.
"The preferred route would start at the University of Southern Maine campus in Gorham, travel through downtown Westbrook and stop at the USM campus in Portland before heading down Congress Street and ending near the Eastern Promenade.
"The proposal envisions service every 10 minutes between Portland and Westbrook, and 20 minutes between Westbrook and Gorham.
"'That's frequent enough that you're not relying on a schedule anymore,' said Andrew Clark, transit program manager for #GPCOG. 'You're no longer planning your day around the bus schedule. You just know you can go out to the station, and the bus will be there in 10 minutes or something like that.'
"Clark said service every 10-20 minutes should also lure riders who wouldn't normally consider taking #PublicTransit.
"'I think people understand the role that transit can play in making our cities better, its role in reducing congestion, its role in better climate outcomes, better social equity outcomes,' he said.
"Greater Portland Metro would operate the proposed route, but the vehicles and stops would have a different look than the service's existing buses, Clark added.
"The proposed routes are still a long way away, Clark said. The cities of Portland, Westbrook and Gorham will need to decide how much road space can be freed up for dedicated bus lanes. The project will also need to secure federal funds for the new bus lanes and some new battery-powered vehicles.
"Local officials also eventually envision rapid transit routes to South Portland, Biddeford and Saco, Brunswick and Windham."
#GorhamBypass #SaveSmilingHillFarm #Sprawl
#SaveTheForest #Woodlands
#Meadows #InducedDemand
#EnvironmentalImpact
#GorhamConnector
#SaveRedBrook #RedBrook
#GreaterPortlandMaine
#BusService #MTA
#ProtectFarmland #LessCars #WorkingFarms #PeterMills #JanetMills #CommuterRail #RapidTransit #GreaterPortland #Maine -
BART(Bay Area Rapid Transit) train derails & catches fire between Lafayette & Orinda stations sending 9 people to the hospital
#PublicTransit #UrbanTransit
https://abc7news.com/bart-derail-train-car-fire-orinda-fd-antioch-line-delays/14255385/ -
Last day in Vienna. Explored via the U-Bahn and trams. Great day with excellent coffee and pastries as well.
Traveling in Europe shows how bad public transport is in most UK cities. Vienna - integrated transit system with a bus/tram/train every 5 mins. UK - a bus every 20 mins, if it shows up. Let’s not get started on the miles of cycle lanes across the city.
#travel #tram #urbantransit #publictransit #publictransport #coffee #cake #vienna #austria #europeantravel
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Respond now—or by Oct 6—to State Highways #CompleteStreets survey from #California #Bicycle Coalition.
If you #bike, #walk, use #PublicTransit or drive in 1 or more of 58 California counties, advocate for #CompleteStreets via your input:
https://form.jotform.com/CalBikeCoalition/completestreets
For each county, survey lists some state highways that serve as surface streets in local #neighborhoods.
#Alameda
#Alpine
#Amador
#Butte
#Calaveras
#Colusa
#ContraCosta
#DelNorte
#ElDorado
#Fresno
#Glenn
#Humboldt
#Imperial
#Inyo
#Kern
#Kings
#Lake
#Lassen
#LosAngeles
#Madera
#Marin
#Mariposa
#Mendocino
#Merced
#Modoc
#Mono
#Monterey
#Napa
#Nevada
#Orange
#Placer
#Plumas
#Riverside
#Sacramento
#SanBenito
#SanBernardino
#SanDiego
#SanFrancisco
#SanJoaquin
#SanLuisObispo
#SanMateo
#SantaBarbara
#SantaClara
#SantaCruz
#Shasta
#Sierra
#Siskiyou
#Solano
#Sonoma
#Stanislaus
#Sutter
#Tehama
#Trinity
#Tulare
#Tuolumne
#Ventura
#Yolo
#Yuba
#CalBike #transportation #ClimateAction #BikeTooter #BikeMonterey
#MontereyCounty #Salinas #Soledad #SanLucas -
Probably the best part about riding one of the fastest train in the world, the great view of the countryside once you leave hustle and bustle of Tokyo.
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@danwentzel
Back when I could actually find a bus route to my job, I rode a 2-hour route to and from work even though I had a car because I love #PublicTransit. I suppose I'm a little biased because #Minnesota lets #DisabledVeterans ride for free. It's too bad they've failed to fund a better system. -
Hello fellow riders! We are happy to be joining The #CLE and promote discussion and action to improve #Cleveland's #publicTransit ecosystem! Check out some of our recent initiatives and come join us at one of our monthly rider meetings to discuss all things Cleveland transit:
Our recent rally at #PublicSqure for #TransitEquityDay https://www.ideastream.org/environment-energy/2023-02-06/cleveland-rally-brings-residents-local-officials-together-transit-equity-needs
Our report on ending the #TransitDeathSpiral in Cleveland https://clefortransit.org/deathspiral/
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Great article from Bent Flyvbjerg and Dan Gardner on the Ottawa LRT and how megaprojects don't go wrong, they start wrong: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-ottawas-lrt-didnt-go-wrong-it-started-wrong/
