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NYC Mayor de Blasio's bus plan big win for riders
Plan includes more new bus lanes, improved traffic signals for buses, increased speeds, and other improvements aimed at improving bus travel across the Big Apple. — Jan 15
Portland Local pushes for better protection for operators
With attacks on Portland transit workers up, Local 757-Portland, OR, is calling for better protection for bus and train operators and riders. — Jan 10
Dallas Local, allies demand safety for DART riders with disabilities
In the wake of a DART paratransit passenger missing for three days after a ride contracted out to a taxi, DART workers rallied to demand the agency stop outsourcing the transit service that serves Dallas’ most vulnerable. — Jan 10
New Local 113-Toronto, ON President says stopping TTC upload critical
“It’s basically a theft of the TTC … This is something we’ve paid for and we own,” said Carol Santos, adding that he believes the upload marks the beginning of transit privatization and increased costs for riders. — Jan 9
Winnipeg bus shields clear next hurdle, city looking to give transit police more power
Concern over driver safety has led to a city committee passing a motion to have surplus Winnipeg Transit money go to bus driver shields, they are also considering giving transit supervisors the power to detain passengers. — Jan 9