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NYC’s Taxis Finally Launch an App to Compete With Uber
New York finally gets Uber for taxis by letting you hail a cab from your phone. The post NYC's Taxis Finally Launch an App to Compete With Uber appeared first on WIRED.
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Far-Fetched Plan for Mass Transit Is Intriguing at Least
One designer's dreamed up a type of train he thinks could replace Boston's entire mass transit system. The post Far-Fetched Plan for Mass Transit Is Intriguing at Least appeared first on WIRED.
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NYC’s Finally Trying a Subway Design That Cuts Crowding and Delays
New York's MTA plans to try out a design that's been used all over the planet to reduce crowding and delays. The post NYC's Finally Trying a Subway Design That Cuts Crowding and Delays appeared first...
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Transit Agencies Can Now Test New Routes in a Virtual World
Urban Engines now offers companies and transit agencies the ability to test and compare different choices in the virtual world. The post Transit Agencies Can Now Test New Routes in a Virtual World...
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How to Beat San Francisco’s Gnarly Super Bowl Traffic
The city says it's got a plan to keep everybody moving. We put it to the test. The post How to Beat San Francisco's Gnarly Super Bowl Traffic appeared first on WIRED.
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SF’s Tech Bus Problem Isn’t About Buses. It’s About Housing
To many, these shuttles are the rolling symbol of a class war pitting cash-rich tech workers against longtime San Franciscans who are being pushed out. The post SF's Tech Bus Problem Isn't About Buses....
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Copenhagen’s New Traffic Lights Recognize and Favor Cyclists
By the end of this year, Copenhagen wants to cut down bus travel times by five to 20 percent, and cycling travel times by 10 percent. The post Copenhagen's New Traffic Lights Recognize and Favor...
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DC’s Metro Shutdown Is Mortifying, But at Least No One Will Die
DC's subway system is about to close for 29 hours, but don't panic. The post DC's Metro Shutdown Is Mortifying, But at Least No One Will Die appeared first on WIRED.
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Uber Actually Makes Public Transit Better, But Mostly for the Rich
Uber or Lyft clearly help riders who can afford them, but it's not clear how to extend those advantages to the poor, the elderly, or those with disabilities. The post Uber Actually Makes Public Transit...
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BART’s Righteous Tweetstorm Reminds Us Its Problems Are Our Fault
And we should own up to it. The post BART's Righteous Tweetstorm Reminds Us Its Problems Are Our Fault appeared first on WIRED.
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See How Your Town’s Transit Stacks Up to Hundreds of Other Cities
An unprecedentedly large and national transit data set takes the temperature of your local transit agencies. The post See How Your Town's Transit Stacks Up to Hundreds of Other Cities appeared first on...
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LA’s New Metro Line Won’t Reduce Traffic—And That’s OK
There are plenty of other reasons to get behind public transit. The post LA's New Metro Line Won't Reduce Traffic—And That's OK appeared first on WIRED.
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10 Instagram Accounts to Feed Your Inner Transportation Nerd
All the big, beautiful trains, planes, buses, and infrastructure projects worthy of your perfectly-curated feed. The post 10 Instagram Accounts to Feed Your Inner Transportation Nerd appeared first on...
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Transit Nerds Get a Handy New Tool for Easily Turning Data Into Apps
A new open source mapping and routing tool gives developers a chance to lead a grassroots transit revolution. The post Transit Nerds Get a Handy New Tool for Easily Turning Data Into Apps appeared...
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Get Ready for Quieter NYC Subway Stations (Yes, It’s Possible)
The Second Avenue subway is coming---for real this time. This is how New York acoustic engineers will muffle its roar. The post Get Ready for Quieter NYC Subway Stations (Yes, It’s Possible) appeared...
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Maglev Elevator Also Goes Sideways, Straight Up Willy Wonka Style
Willy Wonka goes subway, for accessibility’s sake. The post Maglev Elevator Also Goes Sideways, Straight Up Willy Wonka Style appeared first on WIRED.
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Watch London Get Its Shiny New Crossrail Tunnels Ready for Action
1,200 workers are spending 24 hours a day converting the underground tunnels, some of them 130 feet below the surface, into actual train tracks. The post Watch London Get Its Shiny New Crossrail...
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Public Transit Riders Want Better Service, Not Free WiFi
Surprise—people care more about reliability and practicality than frills. The post Public Transit Riders Want Better Service, Not Free WiFi appeared first on WIRED.
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The NYC Subway’s Getting a Much-Needed Facelift
These are some attractive quick fixes for a transportation network stretched well beyond its capacity. The post The NYC Subway's Getting a Much-Needed Facelift appeared first on WIRED.
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Boy, the GOP’s Platform Really Rails on Public Transit
Goodbye subways! Goodbye bikes! Goodbye pedestrians strolling at night! The post Boy, the GOP's Platform Really Rails on Public Transit appeared first on WIRED.
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