Discovering Seoul, one subway stop at a time
The question has popped into the minds of most subway commuters, only to vanish amid the chaos of the workaday rush: "What if I just got off here?" But for Charles Usher, that idle thought launched an ambitious blog project to describe the intricacies of Seoul one subway stop at a time — all 477 of them.
Bus riders union attacks L.A.'s 30/10 proposal
In a letter addressed to Congress Woman Grace Napolitano posted on its website, the Bus Riders Union and Transit Riders for Public Transit urge Congress to reject L.A.'s 30/10 proposal for several reasons, including that 30/10 will increase Metro's operating deficit.
Business Update
Go-Ahead Group Plc, the biggest operator of London buses, may double the size of its U.S. school bus venture following a positive start to the project last month, Chief Financial Officer Nick Swift said. Read more...
Turning Points
Rider discontent grows a nickel at a time A columnist for The Oregonian says TriMet's 5-cent fare increase is not going to bankrupt anyone, but could be the proverbial straw that broke the camel's back. Read the column
Pierce Transit to downsize managerial staff Pierce Transit will cut six manager jobs next year and eliminate pay raises and reduce other benefits for 140 employees not represented by a union – moves that will trim another $1.2 million from its books as the transit agency continues trying to close a big budget gap.Read the article
MBTA apps are time-savers The MBTA has become a leader among transit agencies by supplying app makers real-time data for 150 of its 185 bus routes, with the rest expected next month. Read the article