CTA seeks board authorization to issue $450M in bonds tied to Red Line Extension; tender offers planned CTA staff asked the board to authorize issuance of up to $450 million in Series 2026 sales-tax-backed bonds to provide capital for the Red Line Extension and to conduct tender offers on existing 2017 and 2020 bonds; staff estimated present-value savings of $5–6 million from tender offers and said bonds would mature up to 35 years and be callable after 10 years.

The CTA is taking bold steps to secure $450 million for the Red Line Extension while potentially saving millions through strategic bond refinancing.

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Bellevue Council Advances Code for Micro Mobility Program and Scooter Standards Council directs staff to finalize the BCCA ordinance for upcoming scooter regulations.

Bellevue City Council is set to revolutionize urban transport with a new scooter program aimed at enhancing safety and mobility just in time for the World Cup!

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The Two-Wheeled Revolution: Weighing the Benefits and Burdens of E-Bikes and Scooters in American Cities

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Main Street bike traffic concerns spark design review discussions Officials discuss final design plans for Main Street amid bike traffic safety concerns.

Urgent discussions are underway in Northampton as committee members confront bike traffic safety and the future of Main Street's design.

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You might get a kick out of this short post about the relative cost and efficiency of bicycles vs cars at freebikerepair.com/relative-bic... (#bicycle, #bicycleCommuting, #commuting, #bikeCommuting, #ridingABike, #bikeRiding, #bicyclesVsCars, #transportation, #urbanTransportation)

Boulder plans to sell 75 parking permits amid rising demand and limited spaces Boulder explores selling permits for 75 parking spaces due to increased demand and limited availability.

Boulder is considering selling 75 parking permits to tackle the growing demand for spaces amid a housing boom—could this be the solution the city needs?

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Advancing Urban Accessibility for Inclusive Cities | Urban Demographics

If you really want to procrastinate, you could watch my Bousfield Lecture on "Advancing Urban Accessibility for Inclusive Cities", at the University of Toronto www.urbandemographics.org/post/advanci... #UrbanAccessibility #UrbanTransportation

ouwe’s amazing sourdough breads, delivered by the muli BOX. This is sustainable urban transport, with a side of tradition. #ouwe #mulibox #sourdough #muli #urbantransportation

Minnesota Legislature approves $850K for transportation management in Minneapolis and St. Paul Legislature allocates funds for transportation management organizations in 2026 and 2027.

Minnesota's Senate Bill 3366 is set to transform transportation in the Twin Cities with a significant funding boost aimed at promoting sustainable mobility and reducing congestion.

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Exploring the Growth of Air Taxis: Market Trends and Forecasts

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Electric Air Taxis: Market Insights and Future Outlook (2022-2030)

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Waymo was slapped with nearly 600 parking tickets last year in SF alone Waymo now has more than 300 driverless vehicles zipping passengers around San Francisco, but while they follow traffic laws, parking is another matter entirely. According to city records cited by the...

Waymo was slapped with nearly 600 parking tickets last year in SF alone #Technology #Business #Other #Waymo #ParkingTickets #UrbanTransportation

Operation of Al-Marqab and Aisha Bint Abi Bakr Street stations on the orange line of the Riyadh Metro

Dubai is actively working on enhancing its infrastructure and developing its public transportation system through a series of strategic projects. #InfrastructureDevelopment #PublicTransit #smartcities #UrbanTransportation
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A double dose of #cargobike mom's taking their kids to school by the Bastille. Safety for everyone allows options for everyone.

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The Future of Urban Transportation: Embracing Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Recent changes in urban transportation highlight a significant shift towards sustainability as cities confront pollution and traffic congestion caused by traditional fuel-powered vehicles. Integrating ... The post The Future of Urban Transportation:…

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My wife is not much of a solo cyclist, but we make a great tandem team, and it is a fun way to get around the city.

Does anyone else ride a tandem for practical transportation!

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Helicopters and vertiports have been a hot topic, but are certainly not a new idea. The promise of "flying cars" as a mode of #urbantransportation has been around for decades.

The 1956 #GruenPlan proposed heliports on garage rooftops with larger helicopters more akin to flying buses than taxis.

Czech Republic delegation engages with Punjab Guv & Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria - Yes Punjab News Czech Republic delegation, led by Dr. Eliska Zigova, discusses sustainable transportation, educational exchanges, and sister city collaboration with Punjab Governor at Raj Bhawan.

Czech Republic delegation engages with Punjab Guv & Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria yespunjab.com?p=66607

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Why Is Ford Playing Around With E-Bikes? Ford is slapping its iconic Mustang and Bronco brands on powerful new e-bikes engineered by the premium bike maker N+.

Ford's new e-bike venture: they are not playing around

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