New bridge, normal schedules — finallyAfter roughly a month of timetable chaos, NJ Transit trains have returned to their usual…
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New York Transit & Mobility
Subway upgrades, bus route cuts, bike lane expansions—every decision reshapes how the city breathes and moves. Our reporting focuses on who’s affected, who’s in charge, and what’s coming next for transit across New York.
Brooklyn Bridge’s Trash Whisperer: Ellen Baum’s Fight Against Fence Clutter
Who’s doing the dirty work? Meet Ellen Baum, a Brooklyn Heights local who decided that if the city wasn’t going…
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NYC’s Alternate-Side Parking Pause: Snowbound Cars Clog City Curbs
What’s going on?New York City put alternate side parking on hold after a big January storm buried streets under nearly…
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NY & NJ Sue to Unfreeze Crucial Hudson River Tunnel Funding
Quick rundown New York and New Jersey just filed a joint lawsuit asking a federal court to restart halted federal…
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NYC Extends Madison Avenue Bus Lanes to Speed Up Commutes for 100K Daily Riders
Quick snapshot Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s promise to make buses less glacial just took a big step forward: the city is…
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California Pauses Revoking 17,000 Commercial Driver’s Licenses Amid Federal Scrutiny
Quick snapshot California has hit the pause button on plans to strip about 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses. The state says…
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DOT Waives Final $11M Penalty for Southwest After 2022 Travel Chaos
Quick recap — what went sideways Back in December 2022, a nasty winter storm triggered a cascade of failures for…
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Trump Administration’s Proposal to Ease Biden-Era Fuel Economy Standards Sparks Debate
Quick take The administration announced a plan to loosen vehicle fuel-efficiency rules put in place under the previous administration. In…
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The U.S. Needs Thousands of Air Traffic Controllers: What It Really Takes to Join & Succeed
Quick snapshot: why this matters Air traffic control isn’t just a glorified headset job — it’s the behind-the-scenes choreography that…
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FAA Awards $10,000 Bonuses for Perfect Attendance to Select Controllers and Technicians Amid Shutdown Controversy
Quick Take The FAA quietly handed out $10,000 checks to a small group of air traffic workers who never missed…
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