Rail-Related News, Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Photo credit: AP via SF Chronicle
Los Angeles Metro to attempt screening passengers with airport style full body scanners
U.S. commuter rail systems making progress on positive train control
Transit goes to the dogs, again. This time, on busses
BART trying to build housing at its stations, getting resistance from local NIMBYs
BART ridership drops at nights and on weekends due to increasing crime and Uber/Lyft
As We Predicted Dept: few people “want” self-driving cars
Gavin Newsom defends gas tax increase and high-speed rail, attacks Trump
Marin-Sonoma SMART celebrates first full year of rail service
Hey, lady, make it a folding seat! Woman brings own seat on NY Subway. Not suggested for BART
Southern California Metrolink commuter rail awarded grant to study capital improvements
BART may replace all of its 600 fare gates, though it won’t be cheap
Tour of “train box” under new Transbay Transit Terminal in San Francisco
