A community to productively discuss transit in all forms. The less-angry sibling community to "F*ck Cars".
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Transit @lemmy.ca spiritedpause @sh.itjust.works 
www.construction-physics.com How Washington DC Got Its MetroThere have been two main periods of subway (or “metro”) building in the US. The first was during the late 19th century and early 20th century, when Boston, New York, and Philadelphia all built subway systems
cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/6076845
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Transit @lemmy.ca spiritedpause @sh.itjust.works Brightline To Launch High-Speed Rail Service to Orlando International Airport Starting September 22
floridayimby.com Brightline To Launch High-Speed Rail Service to Orlando International Airport Starting September 22 - Florida YIMBYFlorida YIMBY says "Yes In My Backyard" to positive new development in Florida.
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Transit @lemmy.ca regul @vlemmy.net Alon Levy's crayon map of NYC assuming normal construction costs
pedestrianobservations.com Assume Normal Costs: An UpdateThe maps below detail what New York could build if its construction costs were normal, rather than the highest in the world for reasons that the city and state could choose to change. I’ve be…
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Transit @lemmy.ca deelayman @lemmy.ca The massive growth in global transit is coming almost entirely from China, with a little in other Asian nations and Europe, but hardly any in the U.S.
www.thetransportpolitic.com Once a Leader in Urban Rail Investment, the United States Now TrailsWorldwide, metro service availability has expanded exponentially. In 1950, only 24 metropolitan areas in 13 countries globally could boast of a subway, elevated line, or monorail. Today, 232 metrop…
Worldwide, metro service availability has expanded exponentially. In 1950, only 24 metropolitan areas in 13 countries globally could boast of a subway, elevated line, or monorail. Today, 232 metropolitan areas in 63 countries can make such a claim.
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Transit @lemmy.ca deelayman @lemmy.ca Porto needs to break its 'car addiction'
cities-today.com Porto needs to break its 'car addiction', says deputy mayor - Cities TodayPortuguese cities need to break their "car addiction" and move towards more sustainable modes of transport, Porto's Deputy Mayor Urbanism, Public Space and Housing told Cities Today.
Portugal is trying to break its car addiction by focusing mainly on developing the transit system, since its ancient streets are too narrow for separated bike lanes.
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Transit @lemmy.ca deelayman @lemmy.ca Managing the micromobility boom
www.traffictechnologytoday.com FEATURE: Managing the micromobility boom | Traffic Technology TodayMore e-scooters and bicycles on our streets mean lower carbon emissions and better last-mile connections, but with them come new traffic management and
Micromobility is in the middle of a massive boom in popularity, with e-scooters and rental bicycles becoming ubiquitous in cities worldwide. These new forms of transportation are often incentivized by governments and embraced by citizens, but nevertheless need careful management as they compete for road space with traditional modes, and add to the growing ranks of vulnerable road users
