Blogs about Public transport

April 2nd Author’s Note : Thanks for enjoying a bit of April Fools’ fun with us. You AvGeeks know that that’s NOT what a 777 looks like. But fake news is a problem out there. …

“KCM 7032 on Broadway” by SounderBruce is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. This installment of the access-based route productivity series focuses on four routes that serve Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, but are otherwise quite varied. …

In scale and speed of construction, Tianjin West seems almost impossible – especially when viewed from Britain. It is, therefore, the perfect embodiment of China’s high speed rail network, on which the station can be …

A photo I downloaded from one of the neighborhood groups when I was a member. I used to belong to neighborhood discussion groups - a Yahoo group and a few Facebook groups - but I've …

Sometimes misinformation on public transport can be worse than no information. I’ve noticed four examples on my local rail line. Which platform? This signage has been in place for years. It used to be correct. …

On May 27 I’ll be doing a webinar focused on the greater Toronto area, sponsored by Transport Futures. I’ll talk about the new edition of my book and then take questions. Details and registration here. …

• The Great Train Robbery – What Went Wrong?: Video (Paul Whitewick) • Okehampton Interchange (The Dartmoor Line) • What If Non-Drivers Helped Plan Our Transportation Systems? (Next City) • The Incredible Stockwell Bus Garage: …

Before the last state election we were told we could have both the Suburban Rail Loop and spending on health. The people bought that message and the Labor government was returned with a strong majority.Since …

American journalists sometimes ask me to discuss high-speed rail fares. I’ve written from time to time about how Northeast Corridor fares are significantly higher than French, German, and Japanese high-speed rail fares, but the links …

Perhaps somewhat surprisingly, Transit Maps has never taken a look at the map for Portland’s northern neighbour, the (original) Vancouver. With the recent addition of their second “The Vine” BRT route along Mill Plain Boulevard, …

The writer visited Zoka Coffee, noting changes in operating hours due to the pandemic. They highlighted the positive aspects, including the spacious layout, variety of beverages, reliable wifi, and comfortable seating. The only drawback mentioned …

A six-car “L” train, made up of 6000-series rapid transit cars, is at the Kedzie station on June 21, 1958. The CTA was offering free rides on a portion of the new Congress line that …