The fire was quickly put out and there were no injuries, according to the MBTA.

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Millar Avenue changes include making space for nine metres of walkways and green space but it's wiping out certain parking lots that some business owners say they rely on.

M/V Kitsap, the current #2 boat, is out of service, and that’s led to some cancellations on the Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth state-ferry route. No ETA for its return. Check the alert page for updates.

It’s easy to be romantic about train travel, and hard not to when you’re onboard Sweden’s latest new route to Oslo. On June 15th, Swedish rail operator Snälltåget launched a new direct rail service stretching nearly 360 miles across some of the country’s most diverse landscapes. The 6.5-hour journey connects Malmö in southern Sweden with […]

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New technologies will warn potential wrong-way drivers before they make a mistake, and problem intersections are being targeted for infrastructure improvements.

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Disney isn’t waiting until the last minute to tell you about the change coming to Disney Springs transportation. Signage has gone up at the shopping, dining, and entertainment district, posted well ahead of the new rule taking effect. The signs make clear who will and won’t be able to board, and they leave little room […]

The medical center campus expansion plan approved by voters in 2020 has ballooned from $1.74 billion to at least $2.25 billion, with the new tower at the heart of the plan pushed from 2028 to at least 2031. Numerous county councilmembers are voicing frustration and alarm over the project's future.

China Pacific Construction Group has signed a deal to explore joining Ho Chi Minh City’s metro expansion, the second Chinese giant in two weeks to eye a system built so far by Japan. The company signed the memorandum with the city’s Department of Construction on June 12. Under the deal, the two sides will study infrastructure planning, develop technical standards and codes, train personnel,…

“Ronald Reagan National Airport will be closed to flight traffic after noon on the Fourth of July, the local airports authority announced on Tuesday, as it warned would-be passengers to brace for several interruptions during the Trump administration’s planned events surrounding the nation’s 250th birthday,” the New York Times reports.

MetLife Stadium, the site of eight FIFA matches, is surrounded by creeks and canals. Amid exorbitantly priced public transportation and reports of bumper-to-bumper traffic, we tried our luck arriving by boat.

Sound Transit's lofty Enterprise Initiative was aimed at getting ballooning budgets under control without cutting or delaying planned light rail projects. However, that may have been an overly ambitious goal, since the agency did have to resort to pulling those levers last month.

More than 600,000 ride-hailing and delivery drivers in Vietnam remain classified as business partners rather than employees, leaving them without insurance or injury cover even as other markets move to guarantee it. More than a decade after Grab and Uber brought the gig economy to Vietnam, the country’s roughly 600,000 ride-hailing and delivery drivers still have no legal standing as employees.…

Vietnam Airlines has officially inaugurated its nonstop service between Hanoi and Amsterdam, becoming the first Vietnamese carrier to operate a direct route connecting Vietnam and the Netherlands. The inaugural flight, VN83, departed Noi Bai International Airport at 3:50 AM on June 16, carrying nearly 300 passengers aboard an Airbus A350 wide-body aircraft. After a flight time of more than 12…

The Prelude coupé wears its technology lightly, luring in buyers with the promise of reliability, practicality and longevity, with just a dash of awkward style

“The MBTA apologizes to passengers onboard this ferry trip today,” the MBTA said.

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Opening the Strait and removing the mines are only the start.

It’s 80 years since Piaggio’s Vespa re-shaped the urban experience, both in Italy and beyond. A new monograph – and limited edition bike helmet – tells the tale of the moped’s mass adoption through words and pictures

Lime is expecting a ridership surge on its e-bikes and scooters on par with the Super Bowl victory parade during Seattle's FIFA World Cup matches. Staff are gearing up to handle the demand.

Yes. Drivers in Colorado can be stopped by law enforcement solely for having tinted windows that are too dark.

Sun, city streets, and a motorway with room to breathe – Volvo picked its moment carefully for the EX60’s debut

The Move All Seattle Sustainability Coalition is calling on City Council to approve Mayor Katie Wilson's proposed Seattle Transit Measure renewal to fund vastly more bus service and expand fare subsidies to the lowest income Seattleites. Here's why.

Canada’s drone sector is entering a decisive phase of industrial maturity. Which sectors are leading this charge?

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If you think it’s expensive to fill up your car, try fueling up a boat. Fuel prices are typically higher at marinas because of their compressed seadon and higher expenses, but with gas a dollar a gallon higher than last year, at well over $6, boaters are rethinking outings.

It’s been 25 years since the Škoda Superb arrived on the scene, a solid slice of affordable luxury that helped put paid to wearisome punchlines

While the Seattle City Council reviews the mayor’s proposal to double the sales-tax share that buys more bus service from King County, their counterparts have just voted to approve a separate sales-tax increase to raise money for road repairs. The King County Council, meeting as the County Transportation District Supervisors, voted in favor of “a […]

Around $90 million per year in additional funding will bolster King County's roads division thanks to the 5-4 vote, with a small pass-through program providing a slice of the pie to local cities and towns. A provision capping Seattle's cut of that funding was ultimately defeated.

Toronto Transit Commission turns legacy infrastructure into a testing ground for transit innovation and collaboration

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New U.S. customs prescreening protocols being carried out before Amtrak departures from Vancouver are allowing trains to skip an extra stop at the Canadian border, cutting trip times by at least 10 minutes. Larger time savings may be achievable soon.

Pune authorities have imposed a 10-day ban on heavy and multi-axle vehicles from June 15 to June 24 to combat traffic congestion and reduce accidents. Approved commercial vehicles will operate at night, while essential services are exempt.

A press briefing this week with CEO Dow Constantine clearly sought to assuage concerns that Sound Transit wouldn't be able to get all the way to Ballard. With a six- or seven-year "runway" to close a $9 to $11 billion gap, the pressure is clearly on to follow through on that commitment.