transit /tags/transit transit en-US WLRN Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:54:46 GMT Biden administration fires back in a transit dispute stemming from a Florida union law /transportation-development/2023-12-19/biden-administration-transit-dispute-florida-union-law The Biden administration wants a federal judge to reject a lawsuit filed by Florida in a dispute about transit funding and a new state law that placed additional restrictions on public-employee unions. Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:54:46 GMT /transportation-development/2023-12-19/biden-administration-transit-dispute-florida-union-law Jim Saunders | News Service of Florida Miami-Dade County buses set for major shift with 'Better Bus Network' /transportation-development/2023-11-13/miami-dade-better-bus-network-launch Monday sees the launch of the Better Bus Network, a major overhaul of Miami-Dade County buses. The county is eager for people to use more high-frequency bus service, but some riders worry about changes to their routes. Mon, 13 Nov 2023 11:00:00 GMT /transportation-development/2023-11-13/miami-dade-better-bus-network-launch Joshua Ceballos Housing, transit and resilience: Mayor Levine Cava's proposed budget for Miami-Dade /government-politics/2023-09-04/housing-transit-resilience-budget-miami-mayor-levine-cava The Miami-Dade County mayor tells WLRN what she sees as the budget’s more urgent priorities and what lies ahead. Mon, 04 Sep 2023 19:11:49 GMT /government-politics/2023-09-04/housing-transit-resilience-budget-miami-mayor-levine-cava Helen Acevedo South Florida Roundup Transit Breakdown From Miami-Dade To West Palm Beach /news/2022-11-18/south-florida-roundup-transit-breakdown-from-miami-dade-to-west-palm-beach On the South Florida Roundup, we discussed Tri-Rail possibly making its way to Downtown, Miami-Dade County commissioners voting to accelerate and extend the existing Metrorail system, as well as the Broward County penny tax from 2018 and how it has been implemented. Fri, 18 Nov 2022 22:49:00 GMT /news/2022-11-18/south-florida-roundup-transit-breakdown-from-miami-dade-to-west-palm-beach Ammy Sanchez The Biden administration approves funding to boost Florida's vehicle charging stations /environment/2022-09-16/the-biden-administration-approves-funding-to-boost-floridas-vehicle-charging-stations Florida’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plan was among 35 plans that the Biden administration approved under a federal program. Fri, 16 Sep 2022 13:00:00 GMT /environment/2022-09-16/the-biden-administration-approves-funding-to-boost-floridas-vehicle-charging-stations The News Service of Florida A deal to avert a rail strike is on track, but it won't fix U.S. supply chain issues /national/2022-09-16/a-deal-to-avert-a-rail-strike-is-on-track-but-it-wont-fix-u-s-supply-chain-issues Supply chain disruptions have eased since the height of the pandemic, but concern over a potential rail strike, which appears to have been narrowly averted, highlights how that system remains fragile. Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:30:00 GMT /national/2022-09-16/a-deal-to-avert-a-rail-strike-is-on-track-but-it-wont-fix-u-s-supply-chain-issues Scott Neuman A new West Palm Beach mural urges people to hop on public transit /local-news/2022-09-14/a-new-west-palm-beach-mural-urges-people-to-hop-on-public-transit A transportation agency’s mural in West Palm beach urges people to hop on public transit Wed, 14 Sep 2022 15:13:23 GMT /local-news/2022-09-14/a-new-west-palm-beach-mural-urges-people-to-hop-on-public-transit Wilkine Brutus What to expect from Miami-Dade's proposed changes to zoning laws /local-news/2022-09-12/what-to-expect-from-miami-dades-proposed-changes-to-zoning-laws Miami's latest effort to address the affordable housing crisis would allow mid-rise buildings to be built near transit routes in Miami and for homeowners in certain areas to build extra dwelling units in their property. Mon, 12 Sep 2022 21:29:32 GMT /local-news/2022-09-12/what-to-expect-from-miami-dades-proposed-changes-to-zoning-laws Alyssa Ramos, Natu Tweh Gov. DeSantis announces new proposal that could expand more discounts on tolls /news/2022-09-08/gov-desantis-announces-new-proposal-that-could-expand-more-discounts-on-tolls Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced a new legislative proposal that could provide discounts to commuters that take any toll road in the state. Thu, 08 Sep 2022 11:00:00 GMT /news/2022-09-08/gov-desantis-announces-new-proposal-that-could-expand-more-discounts-on-tolls Transit riders are worried about safety. Police in Philly are trying a new approach /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