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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Historic modernization of the New York Metro: which lines will benefit from the purchase of 2,390 new cars

New York City's Metro is set to undergo a massive renovation with the approval of a capital plan for 2025-2029, aiming to purchase up to 2,390 new cars to replace aging units.

Mar 22 • 13:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How the new means of transportation promises to revolutionize the region

A new electric and digital transport system called Bondi Urbano Digital (BUD) has been inaugurated in Curitiba, Brazil, aiming to transform urban mobility in Latin America.

Mar 22 • 04:03 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Oslo Ap reverses parking policy: - It's not easy to transport a sofa by bike

Oslo's Labor Party (Ap) is reversing its previously strict parking regulations, acknowledging that the restrictions implemented four years ago were perhaps too harsh.

Mar 21 • 20:37 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The new appearance of Prague's stops: the legendary red markers are being replaced by dark ones

Prague is changing its iconic red bus and tram stop markers to a new dark design.

Mar 21 • 11:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The scooter with more than 22,000 ratings on Amazon that stands out for how easy it is to use

A highly-rated scooter on Amazon is recognized for its ease of use and versatility for both adults and children.

Mar 21 • 05:30 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Transformation of Bratislava's Patrónka: New Centers to Emerge from the Hospital, Factory, and Scientific Campus

The article discusses the planned transformation of Bratislava's Patrónka area into new centers for culture and education, highlighting its historical significance and current transportation role.

Mar 20 • 17:27 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Tallinn's bus traffic is facing major changes again

The Tallinn government announced plans for changes to the public transport network, which will now be discussed with residents.

Mar 20 • 15:52 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A completely new type of public transport is planned to be implemented in Vilnius

Vilnius is preparing to introduce a new mode of public transport to address growing mobility demands as the current system reaches its limits.

Mar 20 • 14:09 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Tallinn will again change the bus network

Tallinn has announced proposed changes to its public transport network aimed at modernization by 2026.

Mar 20 • 11:08 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Live at 11: Tallinn introduces a new public transport network

Tallinn officials are set to unveil proposed changes to the city's public transport network for 2026 during a press conference.

Mar 20 • 05:33 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Uber bets on more accessible mobility with Félix Olmo at the helm in Mexico

Uber has appointed Félix Olmo as the new general director of Mobility in Mexico to enhance the accessibility and efficiency of its services in urban areas.

Mar 19 • 18:50 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

It takes 44 minutes by S-train to travel from massive villas with shaped hedges to concrete buildings overlooking Kebab House

The article contrasts the affluent neighborhood of Holte with the demographics of nearby areas, highlighting the stark differences in living conditions.

Mar 19 • 18:15 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Scooters, everything changes: from May mandatory registration and insurance

Starting May 16, electric scooters in Italy will require mandatory registration and insurance, significantly changing regulations for users in urban areas.

Mar 18 • 11:45 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Density push to allow for 20-storey towers in Melbourne's north

The Victorian government plans to allow for 20-storey apartment towers in parts of Brunswick and Coburg to boost housing density.

Mar 17 • 18:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Urban buses resume partial service after strike suspension in São Luís

Urban buses in São Luís partially resumed operations following the suspension of a strike by transport workers after an agreement was reached regarding unpaid wages.

Mar 17 • 10:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Two bus lines have their routes changed and pass through a new area in the West Zone of Manaus

The city of Manaus is adjusting the routes of two bus lines to better serve a newly developed area.

Mar 17 • 02:22 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

OASTH: Driver involved in incident placed on availability

The Organization of Urban Transport of Thessaloniki (OASTH) has placed a driver on availability after they were involved in a violent incident.

Mar 16 • 16:20 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

A New Spring for the Tram

Swedish urban planning is seeing a revival of tram systems, marking the largest expansion in decades as cities prioritize sustainable transport solutions.

Mar 16 • 13:11 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Mamdani redesigns 14th Street in Manhattan for 28,000 passengers: there will be a public meeting on March 25

New York City is planning a redesign of 14th Street in Manhattan to enhance safety and public space for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users, with a public meeting scheduled for March 25.

Mar 15 • 21:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Administrative reform in Palmas abolishes transport agency and creates new departments; check it out

The Palmas city government has announced an administrative reform that disbands the public transport agency and creates new secretariats for urban mobility and women's affairs.

Mar 14 • 20:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

In Parliament, the bill for the modernization of transport

A new bill aimed at modernizing transport systems in Greece will be examined by the Parliament's relevant committee on March 17.

Mar 14 • 08:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lack of urban buses in São Luís hampers commuting and daily routine of passengers

The strike by bus drivers in São Luís has caused significant disruptions to public transport, leaving many passengers struggling to navigate the city without urban buses.

Mar 14 • 00:29 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This is the operating schedule for the Metrovía and urban buses in Guayaquil due to the curfew in effect from March 15

The operating hours for Guayaquil's Metrovía and urban bus services have been temporarily modified due to a curfew imposed in the province of Guayas and other areas.

Mar 13 • 23:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Partial strike leaves São Luís without urban buses after delay in payment to drivers

A partial strike by bus drivers in São Luís has halted urban bus operations due to wage payment delays, while semi-urban services remain mostly unaffected.

Mar 13 • 09:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

RJ government signs contract with new operator of urban trains

The government of Rio de Janeiro has signed a contract with a new operator for the urban train system in the Metropolitan Region, involving significant investments over the next five years.

Mar 12 • 23:38 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

JR East to raise fares for the first time on March 14, with cost increases more pronounced in urban areas, widening fare differences with private railways

JR East will implement a fare increase on March 14, marking its first adjustment since the company's establishment in 1987, with fares in urban areas seeing a more significant rise.

Mar 12 • 21:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Transfer nodes change cities. Less traffic and better air

Polish cities are increasingly investing in transfer nodes to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality.

Mar 12 • 17:32 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Bike Sharing Is Being Reintroduced in Tartu

Tartu is reintroducing its bike-sharing program with new bicycles expected to be fully operational by the end of the week.

Mar 11 • 19:31 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Tallinn Transport Department Will Become the Mobility Department

Tallinn's city government has proposed a new regulation that will rename the Transport Department to the Mobility Department and update its responsibilities.

Mar 11 • 18:18 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

City Hall of SP hires study for the implementation of a cable car in Brasilândia and VLT in the center

The São Paulo City Hall has contracted a study for the economic-financial evaluation of a proposed cable car in Brasilândia and a VLT project in the city center.

Mar 10 • 23:20 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Abia converts free green shuttle to fare service with 50% subsidy

Abia State Government has converted its Free Green Shuttle initiative into a commercially fare-paying service with a 50% subsidy for users.

Mar 10 • 11:31 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Small area, big discussion. The dispute over the clean transport zone in Katowice

Katowice is preparing to implement a clean transport zone aimed at reducing pollution, but the rushed timeline and strict vehicle requirements have sparked considerable debate.

Mar 10 • 10:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

'Stretch' Line 1 and 'fasten' Line 4 to Castellana: Madrid's plans to bring Metro to 175,000 people in Nuevo Norte

Madrid is set to expand its Metro network to benefit over 175,000 residents in the Nuevo Norte area as part of a comprehensive urban development plan.

Mar 9 • 22:59 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

South Korea supports Guayaquil in master plans for flooding, waste, and transport

South Korea is collaborating with Guayaquil to develop a comprehensive flood management plan as part of a broader urban planning initiative.

Mar 9 • 19:31 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Děčín is preparing to transform the area around the main train station

Děčín is planning a transformation of the area surrounding its main train station.

Mar 8 • 09:26 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: World Bank Commits Sh64.6bn to Upgrade Nairobi Commuter Rail

The World Bank has pledged $500 million to enhance the commuter rail system in Nairobi, aiming to modernize urban mobility and boost job creation.

Mar 6 • 14:29 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

SL wants to stop student housing: "Can lead to harm for people"

Stockholm's public transport authority SL is opposing the construction of student housing near subway tracks due to safety concerns regarding potential train derailments.

Mar 6 • 11:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

What are the companies that won the public transportation auction in Campinas and where do they operate

The company Sancetur and the Grande Campinas consortium won the public transport concession auction for the city of Campinas, Brazil, to operate urban buses for the next 15 years.

Mar 6 • 10:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Energy from Waste in Cities. Green Power for Municipal Units

Polish cities are increasingly converting municipal waste into electrical and thermal energy, highlighting the importance of local energy production for urban infrastructure.

Mar 5 • 18:06 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Distant Stop Encourages Choosing a Car

A report by the service Jakdojade assesses the efficiency of public transportation in Polish cities, revealing factors influencing user convenience.

Mar 5 • 15:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Another step towards the launch of a new transportation alternative in the city: bidding for the 'iconic stops'

Buenos Aires is advancing with the implementation of a new fully electric transportation system called Trambús, with new iconic stops to be built as part of the project.

Mar 5 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

North and East Express lines promise to reduce travel time in Manaus by up to 40 minutes; check itineraries

Manaus is introducing two new express bus lines aimed at reducing travel time by up to 40 minutes between the East and North zones of the city.

Mar 4 • 20:52 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Buses will run above the tracks, the first platforms will open at Prague-Smíchov station this year

Buses will begin operating above the tracks at the Prague-Smíchov station, with the first platforms scheduled to open later this year.

Mar 4 • 15:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Buses in Chapecó will no longer accept cash payments; see what changes for passengers

Cash payments for public transportation in Chapecó will be phased out starting mid-March, with new payment methods introduced.

Mar 3 • 22:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Clean Transport Zone in Katowice by Mid-2026: Consultations Have Started

Katowice plans to implement a clean transport zone by June 2026, with consultations now underway.

Mar 3 • 20:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Maranhão Public Ministry requests urgent regularization of semi-urban transport in Rosário

The Maranhão Public Ministry has urgently requested the regulation of semi-urban transport services in Rosário from state and municipal authorities.

Mar 3 • 12:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public transport in the sights of Justice: failures in the service and pressure for changes

Public transport in Campo Grande is under judicial intervention due to failures in contracts and municipal oversight.

Mar 3 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

In Madrid, commuting to the city center for work is no longer common: now it’s from the suburbs to the suburbs, and it can take up to 500 hours a year

In Madrid, more people are commuting between suburban areas rather than traveling to the city center for work, resulting in significant time lost, particularly during heavy traffic conditions.

Mar 3 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Freight Station Žižkov is being developed into a new district for 20,000 people, and a tram line will be added

The development project for the Freight Station Žižkov aims to create a new district accommodating 20,000 residents, complete with a tram line to improve public transport access.

Mar 1 • 10:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The subway tunnel under Paulista enters a critical phase with foundation cuts

The construction of a subway tunnel under Avenida Paulista in São Paulo is entering a critical phase, with preparations for cutting foundations beginning in March.

Feb 28 • 16:00 UTC

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