Ontario could give special constables the power to arrest drug users on transit
Ontario is considering changes to legislation that could allow special constables to arrest people using drugs on public transit — a move constables say needs to come with an increased ability to use force and advocates say risks further victimizing the most vulnerable. 

#legislation #drugs #arrest #Ontario #publictransit
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ttc-drug-user-arrests-9.7104333?cmp=rss

Ontario considers giving TTC special constables power to arrest drug users
Ontario is considering changes to legislation that could allow special constables to arrest people using drugs on public transit — a move constables say needs to come with an increased ability to use force and advocates say risks further victimizing the most vulnerable. 

#legislation #drugs #arrest #Ontario #publictransit
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ttc-drug-user-arrests-9.7104333?cmp=rss

Ontario could give TTC special constables the power to arrest drug users on transit
Ontario is considering changes to legislation that could allow special constables to arrest people using drugs on public transit — a move constables say needs to come with an increased ability to use force and advocates say risks further victimizing the most vulnerable. 

#legislation #drugs #arrest #Ontario #publictransit
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ttc-drug-user-arrests-9.7104333?cmp=rss

Schedule changes will take effect for all San Francisco Bay Ferry routes beginning Monday, March 9. These changes focus on improving system reliability, responding to rider feedback, and improving connections for morning UCSF transbay commuters. https://alamedapost.com/news/sf-bay-ferry-schedule-changes-start-march-9/

#alameda #PublicTransit #SfBayFerry

"The study suggests, among other ideas, that the trolley could be expanded beyond summer months and utilized to connect not just #Monterey and P.G. [#PacificGrove], but even more of the #MontereyPeninsula, creating a #CarFree way to get around.”— @pammarino #MontereyCountyNow https://www.montereycountynow.com/blogs/opinion_blog/expanding-trolley-service-is-just-an-idea-for-now-but-it-should-be-pursued/article_31f82d12-7b88-48be-8d01-ba2c4cb0b975.html

BTW, there are bicycle racks on trolleys too. Tips for taking your bike aboard a trolley or a large or small MST #bus: https://bikemonterey.org/monterey-salinas-transits-summer-trolley-service.html

#PublicTransit #MontereySalinasTransit #MontereyCounty #CarbonEmissions #transportation #trolleys

They shut transbay #Bart #PublicTransit Service down after I left a #NoisePop gig in SF...thankfully Lyft got me home in wee hours... If you need a ride use my code to get 50% off yer next one... Thats 50% off 1 #Lyft ride in #SanFrancisco #BayArea if you sign up using my referral link. Terms apply,

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Record Transit Funding Contrasts with Lagging Ridership and Fiscal Challenges

Public transit gets more funding but ridership is still low. Learn why this is happening and what it means for the future.

#PublicTransit, #Funding, #Ridership, #TransitNews, #MoneyProblems

https://newsletter.tf/transit-funding-ridership-challenges/

Public transit systems are getting a lot of money, but not as many people are riding them as before the pandemic. This is causing money problems for transit agencies. We look at why this is happening and what might change.

#PublicTransit, #Funding, #Ridership, #TransitNews, #MoneyProblems

https://newsletter.tf/transit-funding-ridership-challenges/