Rail-Related News, Thursday, August 30, 2018
This has absolutely nothing to do with transit and rail, but it’s cute! Have good Labor Day weekend!
Replacing BART turnstiles may cost up to $200 million
When will San Francisco truly be “transit first?”
BART starting to much more closely monitor activity at Civic Center station
http://www.sonomanews.com/news/8653555-181/north-bays-smart-train-turns
Railcar manufacturing partnerships may be in L.A. Metro’s future
S.F. Muni chief vows to reduce Muni bus and rail delays within 90 days
California high-speed rail costs escalating at $3.1 million per day
JR West railway in Japan incentivizes safety employees by making them sit next to 185 mph trains
Passengers on BART help nab suspect in stabbing of another homeless man
S.F. Muni reopens after 2-month closure, to relief of displaced passengers
BART gets more security funding after stabbings
New Yorkers driving into Manhattan bristling at proposed for congestion pricing
Going To The Dogs Dept: NY subway workers finds lost puppy at 3rd Avenue line station
Crossing gate software keeps screwing up, requiring flaggers at Denver commuter rail crossings
Memphis, TN Music City Star gets new station
State Legislature sends BART housing bill to Gov. Brown despite vicious NIMBY opposition
Sacramento Regional Transit proposes cutting fares, pass prices in effort to rebuild lost ridership
Highway fantasies abound at 8/29/18 Mercury News “Roadshow” column
BART closing Transbay Tube for repairs over Labor Day Weekend