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Albany County plans to convert a vacant South Pearl Street McDonald’s into a centralized bus terminal near MVP Arena, adding parking and 24/7 sheriff security to serve Greyhound, Adirondack Trailways and Peter Pan and revitalize downtown Albany.
Guadalajara is slowly returning to normal after a violent Sunday sparked by the capture and death of cartel boss Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes. By Monday morning, four light-rail lines were back and most buses were operating, but authorities were still removing blockades and schools remained closed as residents sheltered in place. The Guadalajara airport faced flight cancellations and delays on Sunday with ripple effects into Monday; major markets shuttered and many shops remained closed. Overall, transit was gradually resuming in a cautious, uneven fashion while the city slowly reactivates.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced two executive orders aimed at accelerating shelter and housing options for people experiencing homelessness and improving bus reliability along Denny Way. The shelter-focused order directs city departments to identify barriers and fast-track expansion, prioritizing city-owned land and coordination with regional partners, while the transit-focused order tasks SDOT with delivering a detailed plan and timeline for at least one transit-priority improvement on Denny Way by April 17. More housing and transit actions are expected in coming months.
Four Dallas suburbs are considering leaving the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) system due to dissatisfaction with service and funding issues, which could significantly impact regional mobility, especially for low-income and non-driving residents, amid ongoing debates about transit funding, service quality, and regional growth challenges.
One year after implementing congestion pricing in Manhattan, traffic has decreased significantly, leading to faster commutes, safer streets, and increased transit ridership, though some residents feel the financial burden and personal impacts. The program has generated substantial revenue for transit improvements and appears to have positive effects on city life, with ongoing questions about its impact on air quality.
Starting Sunday, New York City subway and bus fares will increase by 10 cents to $3, marking the first rise in over two years, with additional fare hikes on commuter railroads and tolls, raising concerns about affordability for low-income residents amid ongoing efforts to boost revenue and ridership.
The article details subway service changes in NYC for the weekend of January 2-5, 2026, including station closures, train reroutes, and alternative travel options due to maintenance and upgrades, with tips for planning your trip and signing up for updates.
Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the 112th mayor of New York City in an intimate ceremony at the abandoned Old City Hall subway station, becoming the city's first Muslim mayor and of South Asian descent. His inauguration included a public celebration in the Canyon of Heroes, and he appointed Mike Flynn as the new Department of Transportation commissioner to focus on improving city transit and streets.
Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the mayor of New York City in a private midnight ceremony at the old City Hall subway station, emphasizing his commitment to public transit and working-class communities. The event included a diverse group of attendees, a public swearing-in, and a block party, marking a significant political rise for Mamdani, who campaigned on affordability and social programs, and is the first NYC mayor sworn in using a Qur'an.
Two New York Times journalists joined a group of transit enthusiasts led by YouTuber Miles Taylor to ride every transit system accepting the MetroCard in a single day, marking the card's end of sales on December 31, 2025.
Mac Bauer, a runner and transit critic in Toronto, races streetcars to highlight their sluggishness caused by traffic and inadequate signal priority, using his victories to advocate for improved transit infrastructure and signal systems in the city.
New York City is transitioning from the traditional MetroCard to the contactless OMNY system for subway and bus fares, aligning with global cities like London and Singapore, with the last day to buy or refill MetroCards being December 31, 2025.
The New York City subway is retiring its MetroCard system in favor of OMNY, a fully contactless fare payment system, with the transition completing by the end of 2025, offering a modern, efficient way to pay for transit while sparking concerns among some older riders.
The New York City subway is retiring its MetroCard system in favor of the fully contactless OMNY system, with the last day to buy or refill a MetroCard being December 31, 2025. The transition aims to modernize fare payments, reduce costs, and improve convenience, although some riders express concerns about accessibility and data privacy.
The New York City subway is retiring its MetroCard system after more than 30 years, fully transitioning to the OMNY contactless payment system by the end of 2025, which allows riders to pay using credit cards, phones, or smart devices, with most trips already paid via this method since 2019.