The bill, which President Biden is expected to sign Monday, is likely to fund road and bridge repairs, water infrastructure upgrades and airport expansions. Source: New York Times
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Public Transit Faces Huge Service Cuts Across U.S.
By Gotham Rex on December 6, 2020
Reeling from the pandemic, transit agencies are grappling with drastic reductions in ridership and pleading for help from Washington. Source: New York Times
Crowded Subways? Yes, in Neighborhoods Where People Have to Go to Work
By Gotham Rex on December 2, 2020
Even as Manhattan stations remain eerily empty, a surge of commuters in other boroughs has pushed overall ridership to 30 percent of normal levels. Source: New York Times
Subway Service Could Be Cut 40% if No Federal Aid Arrives
By Gotham Rex on November 18, 2020
On Wednesday, transit officials announced some new details of proposed service cuts, including slashing weekend service and eliminating bus lines, to address its multibillion-dollar budget hole. Source: New York Times
Is the Subway Risky? It May Be Safer Than You Think
By Gotham Rex on August 2, 2020
New studies in Europe and Asia suggest that riding public transportation is not a major source of transmission for the coronavirus. Source: New York Times