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DC streetcar to shut down amid budget strain and low post-pandemic ridership

The District of Columbia is preparing to close the DC Streetcar after years of delays, significant investment, and ridership levels that never returned to pre-pandemic levels. City officials confirmed that the streetcar, which operates along H Street NE and Benning Road NE from Union Station to Oklahoma Avenue NE, will end service on March 31 due to budget pressures and consistently low demand. The announcement marks a major shift in Washington’s transit strategy, coming nearly a decade aft

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10 Dec 2025 12:05 PM 303 views

DC streetcar to shut down amid budget strain and low post-pandemic ridership

The District of Columbia is preparing to close the DC Streetcar after years of delays, significant investment, and ridership levels that never returned to pre-pandemic levels. City officials confirmed that the streetcar, which operates along H Street NE and Benning Road NE from Union Station to Oklahoma Avenue NE, will end service on March 31 due to budget pressures and consistently low demand. The announcement marks a major shift in Washington’s transit strategy, coming nearly a decade aft

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California finalizes $750 million loans to support Bay Area transit agencies

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that $750 million in state loans for Bay Area transit agencies will be finalized before the end of the legislative session, delivering a much-needed financial lifeline to struggling transportation systems. The announcement comes after weeks of uncertainty, when a budget agreement reached in June appeared to be unraveling as state officials hesitated to release the promised funding. The loans are intended to provide temporary relief to trans

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15 Sep 2025 15:07 PM 468 views

California finalizes $750 million loans to support Bay Area transit agencies

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that $750 million in state loans for Bay Area transit agencies will be finalized before the end of the legislative session, delivering a much-needed financial lifeline to struggling transportation systems. The announcement comes after weeks of uncertainty, when a budget agreement reached in June appeared to be unraveling as state officials hesitated to release the promised funding. The loans are intended to provide temporary relief to trans

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Los Gatos and Cupertino struggle with poor transit service

Public transit riders in West Valley communities such as Los Gatos and Cupertino continue to face long wait times, infrequent bus schedules, and unreliable service. Without access to light rail options and limited bus coverage, many residents must rely solely on public buses, making even short commutes a major time commitment. Kylie Clark, a Los Gatos resident, is one of many frustrated by the current state of transportation. She serves on a local transit advisory committee but fi

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24 Jul 2025 14:19 PM 633 views

Los Gatos and Cupertino struggle with poor transit service

Public transit riders in West Valley communities such as Los Gatos and Cupertino continue to face long wait times, infrequent bus schedules, and unreliable service. Without access to light rail options and limited bus coverage, many residents must rely solely on public buses, making even short commutes a major time commitment. Kylie Clark, a Los Gatos resident, is one of many frustrated by the current state of transportation. She serves on a local transit advisory committee but fi

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Washington’s Green and Yellow Metro lines resume automation amid tech flaws

The Washington Metro is cautiously reintroducing its automatic train operation system after a 15-year pause, but unresolved technical issues continue to complicate a full rollout. Green and Yellow line trains have resumed automated operations without major incidents, yet a troubling pattern of station overruns on the Red Line has Metro officials proceeding with caution. Automatic train operation, known as ATO, was a standard feature of the Metrorail system for more than 30 years b

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01 Aug 2025 13:38 PM 364 views

Washington’s Green and Yellow Metro lines resume automation amid tech flaws

The Washington Metro is cautiously reintroducing its automatic train operation system after a 15-year pause, but unresolved technical issues continue to complicate a full rollout. Green and Yellow line trains have resumed automated operations without major incidents, yet a troubling pattern of station overruns on the Red Line has Metro officials proceeding with caution. Automatic train operation, known as ATO, was a standard feature of the Metrorail system for more than 30 years b

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VTA awards $227M paratransit contract to new operator, raising transparency concerns

The Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) has selected a new operator for its paratransit shuttle program serving people with disabilities, but the decision has sparked backlash from the outgoing contractor and raised questions about the transparency of the procurement process. During a recent board meeting, the VTA board of directors unanimously approved a three-year, $110 million contract for Transdev Services to manage the VTA Access program, which could extend up to seven years with four

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16 May 2025 00:31 AM 785 views

VTA awards $227M paratransit contract to new operator, raising transparency concerns

The Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) has selected a new operator for its paratransit shuttle program serving people with disabilities, but the decision has sparked backlash from the outgoing contractor and raised questions about the transparency of the procurement process. During a recent board meeting, the VTA board of directors unanimously approved a three-year, $110 million contract for Transdev Services to manage the VTA Access program, which could extend up to seven years with four

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DC streetcar to shut down amid budget strain and low post-pandemic ridership

DC streetcar to shut down amid budget strain and low post-pandemic ridership

California finalizes $750 million loans to support Bay Area transit agencies

California finalizes $750 million loans to support Bay Area transit agencies

Los Gatos and Cupertino struggle with poor transit service

Los Gatos and Cupertino struggle with poor transit service

Washington’s Green and Yellow Metro lines resume automation amid tech flaws

Washington’s Green and Yellow Metro lines resume automation amid tech flaws

VTA awards $227M paratransit contract to new operator, raising transparency concerns

VTA awards $227M paratransit contract to new operator, raising transparency concerns

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Shiv Sena MLA Assaults Canteen Staff Over Poor Dal Quality

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Operation Sindoor: Gangaram hospital ramps up emergency readiness amid rising tensions

Shiv Sena MLA Assaults Canteen Staff Over Poor Dal Quality

Trump Announces Plans for New Tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico

Indian Student Harsimrat Kaur Randhawa Killed by Stray Bullet in Canada

Technicolor India Shuts Down Operations in Bengaluru and Mumbai, Leaving 3,200 Employees Jobless

$10M Settlement Reached in Fatal Police Shooting of Sonya Massey

DNA technology reveals identity of child killed in 1972 Virginia case

2025 Allergy Season Intensifies With Record Pollen Levels Across the U.S.

Historic Moment: Ex-Chief Justice Sushila Karki Sworn In As Nepal’s First Woman PM

Steve Jobs’ 1974 Letter on Spirituality Fetches $500K, Revealing His Kumbh Mela Aspirations

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DC streetcar to shut down amid budget strain and low post-pandemic ridership

DC streetcar to shut down amid budget strain and low post-pandemic ridership

California finalizes $750 million loans to support Bay Area transit agencies

California finalizes $750 million loans to support Bay Area transit agencies

Los Gatos and Cupertino struggle with poor transit service

Los Gatos and Cupertino struggle with poor transit service

Washington’s Green and Yellow Metro lines resume automation amid tech flaws

Washington’s Green and Yellow Metro lines resume automation amid tech flaws

VTA awards $227M paratransit contract to new operator, raising transparency concerns

VTA awards $227M paratransit contract to new operator, raising transparency concerns

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Shiv Sena MLA Assaults Canteen Staff Over Poor Dal Quality

Trump Announces Plans for New Tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico

Indian Student Harsimrat Kaur Randhawa Killed by Stray Bullet in Canada

Technicolor India Shuts Down Operations in Bengaluru and Mumbai, Leaving 3,200 Employees Jobless

$10M Settlement Reached in Fatal Police Shooting of Sonya Massey

DNA technology reveals identity of child killed in 1972 Virginia case

2025 Allergy Season Intensifies With Record Pollen Levels Across the U.S.

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