Good idea: congestion pricing

https://www.webpronews.com/nycs-2025-congestion-pricing-slashes-traffic-11-pollution-22-in-manhattan/

New York City’s bold experiment with congestion pricing, implemented in January 2025, has quickly proven its worth not just in easing gridlock but in significantly improving air quality. The program, which charges drivers a fee to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street during peak hours, was designed to reduce traffic volume and fund transit improvements. But its environmental benefits have emerged as a standout success, with recent studies showing a sharp decline in harmful pollutants. This initiative marks a pivotal shift in urban policy, blending economic incentives with public health goals in one of the world’s densest cities.

#traffic , #LessCars , #cleanair

Fast unbemerkt die 10.000km geknackt mit dem aktuellen #Carqon #Cruise #Lastenrad, vorwiegend als Kinderkutsche, aber auch bisschen #carryshitolympics. Das waren 3,5 schnell vergangene Jahre. Nach wie vor 80% zufrieden damit: einiges wofür der Hersteller kann (v.a. Gewicht, paar Details); anderes wo er nicht viel Auswahl hatte (sind quasi DIE standard #cargobike Komponenten). Aber unabhängig vom Modell: Ein Lastenrad möchten wir nicht mehr missen, erst recht ohne #Auto! #OneLessCar #autokorrektur #lesscars

PS: Der Vollständigkeit wegen: Davor gabs ca. 1a lang ein R&M P70, bevor es dank mangelhaftem Engineering + Produktrückruf wieder eingezogen worden war.

More of this, please! No #GorhamSpur! More #PublicTransit!

#GreaterPortlandMetro launching transit service to #ScarboroughME

Greater Portland Metro says it will be launching a new bus service connecting Scarborough and #PortlandME

SCARBOROUGH, Maine — "Greater Portland Metro says it is launching a new bus service connecting Scarborough and Portland along Route 1.

"The service is expected to run seven days a week and provide access to medical facilities, shopping, and regional employment centers. Exact stops and schedules are still being finalized, according to a news release.

"The Maine Turnpike Authority approved $3.5 million over five years to support the project.

"Scarborough Town Manager Thomas Hall said the route supports the town's transportation goals and could help reduce traffic.

"Public meetings will be scheduled to allow residents to provide feedback, the release stated. A survey is also available here.

"Greater Portland Metro serves Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, Falmouth, Yarmouth, Freeport, Brunswick, Gorham, Scarborough, and Bath."

https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/traffic/greater-portland-metro-new-transit-service-scarborough-maine/97-8a1af52f-debd-4a10-8328-7f57e8a932bc

#SolarPunkSunday #Maine #BusService #LightRail #MoreBuses #LessCars

More of this, please... Everywhere! (Or better yet, make it free!)

Young people to get £1 bus fares across Wales

by Lola Mayor, September 6, 2025

"Young people will be able to access £1 single tickets for buses across Wales as part of a pilot scheme around cheaper fares.

"From Monday, single fares will cost £1 and a full day pass will cost £3 for those aged 16-21, which will later be extended to five to 15-year-olds from 3 November.
MPs in England have been calling for free travel for young people, while Scotland has had free bus travel for those aged five to 21 since 2022.

"Welsh government Transport Minister Ken Skates said he hoped the scheme would help young people 'access education, training, employment, and leisure'.

"Eligible passenger and Cardiff student Ifan Stoddart, 20, said he did not use the bus at the moment, but the £1 fare may encourage him to do so.

"He said it was hugely important to keep public transport costs as low as possible, to encourage people to get to and from school and work easily.

"Holly Whale, 20, from Exeter, goes to university in Cardiff and said she mainly walked around the city, but believed the reduced fares would enable more opportunities for young people.

" 'A lot of young people cannot afford to drive,' said Holly, adding that 'trains are really expensive'.

"Both students agreed it would make them think twice about booking a taxi."

Read more:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c93dvw0dp2yo

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/g5rbw

#SolarPunkSunday #PublicTransportation #LessCars #Wales

Moin #KNonline #KielerNachrichten! Ihr interviewt hier sehr schön einen Prof, der #Kiel in #derechtenorden #SH und #Kopenhagen in #VisitDanmark gut kennt. Er kommt (für manche wenig verwunderlich) zu dem Schluss, dass v.a. die Befreiung vom #Auto zur besseren #Lebensqualität in #Copenhagen beiträgt. Wie wärs, wenn Ihr diese Erkenntnis stärker in Eure autofixierte Berichterstattung einfließen lassen würdet? Sozusagen #autokorrektur in den Redaktionen? Ihr hättet die inhaltliche Aussage sogar in die Überschrift packen können, damit das hängen bleibt (z.B. "Weniger Autos machen den Unterschied!") Für mehr #Qualitätsjournalismus sozusagen. Pro-Tipp: #cities4people gehen nicht nur in Kopenhagen, sondern weltweit NUR mit weniger Autos und #Verkehrsraumverteilung! Der Wirtschaftsprof ist da übrigens ein eher unverdächtiger "Zeuge"...

#autofrei #autokorrektur #cities4people #Copenhagenize #lesscars #autowahn

 https://archive.is/QjDdQ

*Edit: Typo + Alttext

Hej #Kiel (und alle anderen Städte die gerade #Tram's aka #Straßenbahn'en als modernes, leistungsfähiges #ÖPNV-System planen): Schöner Artikel von #LisaStüwe @tazgetroete v.a. primär für die Skeptiker:innen dieses tollen Verkehrsmittels, aber auch sonst schön zu lesen!

 https://taz.de/Verkehrswende-mit-Strassenbahn/!6097474/

@tram_kiel @kiel #cities4people #autokorrektur #Verkehrswende #lesscars #morequality