Top news of the week: 06.03.2023.
New AT chief executive faces existential challenges
There was lots of news out of Auckland Transport yesterday. Firstly, they finally have a Chief Executive – at least for the next 18 months – with former Auckland Council Chief Operating ...
‘15-minute city’ planning is on the rise, experts say. Here’s what to know.
The urban planning concept emphasizing quick access to amenities has grown in popularity amid the pandemic and climate crisis. So why the conspiracy theories?
Securing our industrial base during the green transition: what does it take?
Industrial policy is the talk of the town in Brussels these days. We believe that the EU is absolutely right in working to prop up a robust response to the increasing competitive pressure ...
Sustainable Transport Advocates Decry ‘Precision Scheduled Railroading’ After Ohio Derailment
“We’ve got a get a handle on this as industry, and we’ve got to do it as soon as possible,” one rail leader said.
Industry voices call for global effort to bring about climate-ready travel, as a new report identifies the policy and investment shifts that could get us there
Our new research looks at the shape of the future of tourism in a decarbonising world , urges the tourism and transportation sector to unite and take full account of its …
Be bolder to get light rail done, expert panel tells Sound Transit
Outside talent, an empowered staff and better treatment of contractors are needed to get Sound Transit 3 light-rail extensions on track, an expert report says.
Federal infrastructure funds begin to flow, mostly to roadwork
Spending on roadway contracts in 2022 was more than 29 times higher than spending on rail and transit contracts, according to American Road & Transportation Builders Association data.
Metro will return to automatic train system for first time in 14 years
Metro says the system to launch this year will create smoother rides, remove chances for operator error and restore the agency’s original operating system.