More than 96% of the European population was exposed to PM2.5 concentrations exceeding the World Health Organization’s annual air quality guideline limit in 2022. Road transport is a primary source of particulate matter in urban …
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Threatened bike lane gets more rush hour traffic than the car lane (CarbonUpfront)
Bike lanes are under threat in many cities, even when they work. Two studies dropped last week, which should give politicians like Ontario Premier Doug Ford something to think about, if he could think. One …
Continue readingTfGM begins procurement of new multi-year Metrolink & rail infrastructure contract (RailUK)
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has started a procurement process to deliver up to £1.6bn of infrastructure that will help to maintain and grow Metrolink- the UK’s largest light rail network – and improve rail accessibility within …
Continue readingBordeaux rejigs tram network & adds electric BRT (UrbanTransport)
Over the past 25 years or so, the south-west French metropolis of Bordeaux has focused on building and expanding a modern low-floor tram system, which has reached a considerable length of 80 kilometres. The expansion …
Continue readingMIT Laboratory reports on airborne threat mitigation for NYC subway (MITNews)
A multiyear program at MIT Lincoln Laboratory to characterize how biological and chemical vapors and aerosols disperse through the New York City subway system is coming to a close. The program, part of the U.S. …
Continue readingSouth Eastern trials tech to combat heat-induced signal failures: Video (RailTechnology)
South Eastern Railway has launched a pioneering trial of a new passive cooling technology on the Tonbridge to Hastings line, aimed at improving rail reliability during extreme heat. In partnership with UK green tech start-up …
Continue readingNYC to convert empty newsstands to London style ‘tea huts’ for Deliveristas (Streetsblog)
It’s one small hub for a few humans, but what’s needed is a giant leap for humankind. The city has begun construction on the first federally funded “Deliverista Hub,” transforming a long-abandoned City Hall news …
Continue readingBattery technology gains ground in the race to decarbonise rail (GlobalRailwayReview)
In recent years, the demand for railway batteries has picked up a remarkable pace. The global market value was worth $437 million in 2024 and is projected to cross $514 million by 2030. This growth …
Continue readingState of European Transport 2025: Rail (Transport&Environment)
Rail is a cornerstone of a European zero emission mobility system. It is highly electrified and energy efficient, but people have been let down by high prices and poor connections, reliability and services. With 7% …
Continue readingCEO of Deutsche Bahn fired (Trains)
The CEO of Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s troubled national rail company, has been fired. State-owned railway plagued by timekeeping, infrastructure issues. Broadcaster Deutsche Welle reports Richard Lutz, who had been CEO since 2017 and had a contract through …
Continue readingCheap air fares still harming environmental efforts (Railway-Technology)
Global environmental pressure group Greenpeace has found “a slightly positive trend” in transport ticket pricing, but the difference between rail and air prices is still “distorted” in favour of cheap flights. Flying Cheap, Paying Dear is …
Continue readingRethinking Congestion as Lost Access (Sciety)
Abstract Urban congestion is a persistent problem in large cities worldwide. However, congestion is typically assessed from a mobility perspective using traffic performance measures, with limited attention to its impact on urban accessibility. Here, we …
Continue readingStriding Into the Future on Solar Sidewalks (ReasonsToBeCheerful)
Kamloops, British Columbia, is a radiant place, receiving over 3,100 hours of sunshine a year. So it’s no wonder that in 2016, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) decided to harness all that luminescence and convert it to electricity. If the …
Continue readingAutomation on the Docks: Podcast (10Blocks)
Audio Transcript Brian Anderson: Welcome back to the 10 Blocks podcast. This is Brian Anderson, the editor of City Journal. Joining me on the show today is Jordan McGillis, who’s City Journal’s economics editor. Jordan writes about energy technology, economic …
Continue readingElectric Vehicle Fast Chargers Have a Surprising Health Downside (CityLab)
Hundreds of public fast chargers are popping up across the US to serve electric vehicle drivers seeking a cleaner alternative to gas-powered cars. But they come with a surprising risk: Charging stations create air pollution. …
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