Posts tagged SubwayRSS
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Metrorail is no longer the second-busiest rapid transit system in the country
Transit ridership has been falling nationwide, but Washington's metro ridership has fallen significantly even compared to other systems. For a long time, Metrorail had long had the second-highest ridership of any of the country’s 13 heavy rail rapid-transit systems. Keep reading…
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How’d you do at Subway Sudoku?
A few weeks ago we published Subway Sudoku, a challenging Metro-themed puzzle. If it's still got you stumped, we're got the answers for you. How did you do? Keep reading…
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National links: Trump just killed a crucial infrastructure project
Trump might not be so good for infrastructure after all. Global cities are increasingly disconnected from the surrounding areas. New York City has an incredibly expensive subway system, compared to their European and Asian counterparts. Keep reading…
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National stories: New York’s subway is stuggling. Here’s why.
New York's subway problems aren't that trains are crowded, they're that maintenance has been put off for years. In Oregon, people who buy bikes now have to pay an extra tax. And at malls around the country, parking spaces may soon be put to much better use. Check out what’s happening around the world in transportation, land use, and other related areas! Keep reading…
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National stories: David Beckham agrees that there’s too much parking
Now that his playing career has wound down, David Beckham wants to build a soccer stadium in Miami that features zero parking spaces. Look at a great visualization of how China's cities have added subway systems. The recent tragedy in Times Square highlights how smart infrastructure keeps us safe, and highlights questions we should be asking moving forward. Keep reading…
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Eight lessons about great (and not-so-great) transit I learned in Toronto
Toronto may be North America's most fascinating transit city. Here are eight things I learned while visiting, both positive and negative. Keep reading…
