Today In My City

Public Transit

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A modern public transit bus on a city street with a futuristic skyline in the background, representing transit modernization fueled by federal grants.
Transportation & Transit

Federal grants fuel transit agency modernization plans for 2026

Chatham County commissioners approved a $42 million budget for the local transit agency, the Chatham Area Transit (CAT), but only after demanding a forensic audit, route restorations, and renegotiated

Michael Sullivan·August 7, 2026
A ballot box entangled with legal papers and question marks, representing the confusion surrounding the Wayne County transit millage decision.
Transportation & Transit

Wayne County Transit Millage Decision Looms Amid Confusion

Wayne County officials are facing a formal complaint alleging they violated campaign finance law by partnering with an advocacy group to promote the upcoming transit millage.

Chloe Jenkins·July 18, 2026
A lonely bus stop under a dim streetlight, with an empty road signifying reduced public transit service due to funding cuts.
Transportation & Transit

Federal transit funding cuts will cripple local transit.

Valley Transit, Mat-Su's primary public bus service, faces canceling all Saturday service and halving bus routes because a proposed $250,000 local funding cut will trigger a disproportionate $750,000

Michael Sullivan·July 5, 2026
Crowds of World Cup fans filling the Milpitas BART station platform, showcasing a 160% surge in ridership during the event.
Transportation & Transit

World Cup Ridership Soars 160% at Milpitas Station, Public Transit Proves Indispensable

BART's Milpitas Station saw its ridership surge by over 160 percent during the World Cup, a dramatic indicator of how major events can test and transform urban transit.

Chloe Jenkins·July 3, 2026
Electric cars causing gridlock in dedicated bus lanes, preventing public transit buses from moving and creating significant delays for commuters in an urban center.
Transportation & Transit

EVs Will Cause Public Transit Gridlock By 2026

Despite their environmental benefits, the presence of electric cars in bus lanes actively impedes the efficiency of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems in urban centers, creating significant delays for th

Michael Sullivan·June 24, 2026
Modern, sustainable residential building in Albany Park, Chicago, with residents walking and biking, and a public transit station nearby, symbolizing a car-free future.
Neighborhoods

City Council Approves Mixed-Use Development at 3240 W Lawrence

In a city often defined by its car culture, Chicago's City Council just approved a 26-unit residential development in Albany Park with zero car parking spaces!

Aisha Patel·June 21, 2026
Seniors boarding a crowded Seoul subway train amidst a backdrop of escalating financial deficit warnings, symbolizing the debate over free transit.
Transportation & Transit

Free Public Transit for Seniors in Cities Sparks Fierce Debate

Seoul Metro reported a staggering 383.

Michael Sullivan·June 21, 2026
Modern public transit systems, including trains and trams, seamlessly integrated into a vibrant, futuristic cityscape, showcasing efficient urban mobility.
Transportation & Transit

Why Are Host Cities Investing Billions in Public Transit for Major Events?

In Los Angeles, 28 major transit projects are being fast-tracked for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, but some of these multi-billion dollar upgrades were envisioned decades ago.

Chloe Jenkins·June 18, 2026
Diverse group of people boarding a public transit bus at a modern, accessible stop in a growing city.
Transportation & Transit

Public transit must be prioritized for sustainable urban growth

In Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where 23% of the population lives in poverty, over 80% of public transit riders lack a car and rely on a system that charges just a dollar per ride, according to...

Michael Sullivan·June 7, 2026
A modern Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) vehicle traveling along Colorado Boulevard, highlighting the proposed transit upgrades and urban environment.
Transportation & Transit

CDOT Seeks Feedback on Colorado Boulevard BRT Plan

Between 2018 and 2022, Colorado Boulevard, a corridor now slated for major transit upgrades, saw 117 fatal or serious crashes, marking it as a high-injury network area.

Chloe Jenkins·May 14, 2026