/tags/public-transportation public transportation en-US WLRN Tue, 27 Jun 2023 15:42:57 GMT /transportation-development/2023-06-27/west-palm-beach-mobility-coalition-nonprofit-travel The West Palm Beach Mobility Coalition — or WPB-Go — is a public-private partnership that aims to reduce transportation cost, commuter congestion, and parking demand in the downtown area. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 15:42:57 GMT /transportation-development/2023-06-27/west-palm-beach-mobility-coalition-nonprofit-travel Wilkine Brutus /2023-01-17/could-a-light-rail-line-help-ease-the-congestion-in-palm-beach-county To help combat congestion amid a growing population, Palm Beach County may implement a light rail system. WLRN's Wilkine Brutus spoke to Valerie Nielson, executive director of the county's Transportation Planning Agency, about how they plan to move residents along their busiest roads. Tue, 17 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT /2023-01-17/could-a-light-rail-line-help-ease-the-congestion-in-palm-beach-county Natu Tweh /news/2022-06-20/pain-at-the-gas-pump-is-being-felt-around-the-world Across the globe drivers are rethinking their habits and personal finances amid skyrocketing prices for gasoline and diesel. Mon, 20 Jun 2022 14:20:31 GMT /news/2022-06-20/pain-at-the-gas-pump-is-being-felt-around-the-world The Associated Press /news/2022-06-03/brightline-secures-federal-funds-to-help-complete-a-plan-for-tampa-to-orlando-high-speed-rail Brightline received nearly $16 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation that will help spur an engineering study for the line between Tampa and Orlando. Fri, 03 Jun 2022 17:59:00 GMT /news/2022-06-03/brightline-secures-federal-funds-to-help-complete-a-plan-for-tampa-to-orlando-high-speed-rail Carl Lisciandrello /2022-04-22/heres-why-you-might-still-want-to-wear-masks-on-public-transport Sure, you don't have to wear a mask on airplanes, buses and ride shares anymore, but you still might want to depending on the circumstances. Here's what experts say about the risks. Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:03:56 GMT /2022-04-22/heres-why-you-might-still-want-to-wear-masks-on-public-transport Will Stone, Maria Godoy /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-04-21/transit-riders-are-worried-about-safety-police-in-philly-are-trying-a-new-approach Homelessness and drug use became more visible on public transit during the pandemic, worrying commuters. Philadelphia is now pairing cops with social workers to help those in need. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 15:17:49 GMT /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-04-21/transit-riders-are-worried-about-safety-police-in-philly-are-trying-a-new-approach Martin Kaste /2022-03-10/tsa-extends-the-travel-mask-mandate-through-april-18 The monthlong extension comes as the CDC said it would work on a "revised policy framework for when, and under what circumstances, masks should be required in the public transportation corridor." Thu, 10 Mar 2022 18:09:04 GMT /2022-03-10/tsa-extends-the-travel-mask-mandate-through-april-18 Alana Wise /news/national-politics/2021-04-08/with-his-legacy-in-mind-biden-seeks-u-s-transformation-with-infrastructure-plan The president's overall approach to legislating so far — on a big, bold agenda — is winning plaudits from political strategists, left and right. Thu, 08 Apr 2021 10:51:32 GMT /news/national-politics/2021-04-08/with-his-legacy-in-mind-biden-seeks-u-s-transformation-with-infrastructure-plan Domenico Montanaro /show/sundial/2020-04-16/heard-on-sundial-the-effects-of-coronavirus-on-public-transportation-riders-and-black-communities On this Thursday, April 16, episode of Sundial:What does public transit look like during coronavirus? Thousands of essential workers in South Florida… Thu, 16 Apr 2020 17:41:09 GMT /show/sundial/2020-04-16/heard-on-sundial-the-effects-of-coronavirus-on-public-transportation-riders-and-black-communities /2020-03-18/coronavirus-epidemic-brings-special-challenges-for-immigrants-in-urban-areas Urban immigrant communities could be particularly vulnerable to contracting COVID-19. In New York City, public health workers are making extra efforts to reach the immigrant population. Wed, 18 Mar 2020 09:01:28 GMT /2020-03-18/coronavirus-epidemic-brings-special-challenges-for-immigrants-in-urban-areas Alexandra Starr