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BREAKING: Zohran Mamdani is officially mayor of New York City
January 1, 2026 at 5:19 AM
BREAKING: Zohran Mamdani is officially mayor of New York City
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This is fantastic news. While the subway cannot convert entirely to OPTO overnight, banning it outright was an absurd proposal.
What we need is a strategic phased plan to implement OPTO over time where it makes the most sense, with a focus on improving service first and foremost
What we need is a strategic phased plan to implement OPTO over time where it makes the most sense, with a focus on improving service first and foremost
Gov Hochul will veto a bill to require both a conductor and a driver on every subway train, according to two sources familiar with the decision. Story to follow. Details on the bill here:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/n...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/n...
Does the Subway Still Need Train Conductors?
www.nytimes.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:11 PM
This is fantastic news. While the subway cannot convert entirely to OPTO overnight, banning it outright was an absurd proposal.
What we need is a strategic phased plan to implement OPTO over time where it makes the most sense, with a focus on improving service first and foremost
What we need is a strategic phased plan to implement OPTO over time where it makes the most sense, with a focus on improving service first and foremost
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This morning, the MTA swapped the F/M trains at 8 stations in Manhattan & Queens. This is an example of "deinterlining," a technique which improves the frequency & reliability of subway service.
Read ETA on why deinterlining is so valuable & where else it can be used:
www.etany.org/statements/d...
Read ETA on why deinterlining is so valuable & where else it can be used:
www.etany.org/statements/d...
Deinterlining: Simpler Service, Fewer Delays — Effective Transit Alliance New York
Deinterlining simplifies subway operations, allowing for more trains to travel more quickly, and prevents delays from spreading. It's the correct solution for both riders and operations.
www.etany.org
December 8, 2025 at 6:11 PM
This morning, the MTA swapped the F/M trains at 8 stations in Manhattan & Queens. This is an example of "deinterlining," a technique which improves the frequency & reliability of subway service.
Read ETA on why deinterlining is so valuable & where else it can be used:
www.etany.org/statements/d...
Read ETA on why deinterlining is so valuable & where else it can be used:
www.etany.org/statements/d...
Wait, WAAAAAAAAAAAA??????????? Please tell me this is a genuine new Metra Line.
www.reddit.com/r/transit/co...
www.reddit.com/r/transit/co...
From the transit community on Reddit: Chicago Metra will announce a new line next Wednesday
Explore this post and more from the transit community
www.reddit.com
December 6, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Wait, WAAAAAAAAAAAA??????????? Please tell me this is a genuine new Metra Line.
www.reddit.com/r/transit/co...
www.reddit.com/r/transit/co...
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beverly branch rock island train running through a winter wonderland
November 30, 2025 at 4:54 PM
beverly branch rock island train running through a winter wonderland
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While NY is considering mandating two-person trains, the DC Metro not only already operates with one person, but recently reactivated its automatic train operation system.
Now, continuing to follow best practices, Metro has announced plans to move towards driverless trains.
tinyurl.com/yft73mru
Now, continuing to follow best practices, Metro has announced plans to move towards driverless trains.
tinyurl.com/yft73mru
November 26, 2025 at 6:40 PM
While NY is considering mandating two-person trains, the DC Metro not only already operates with one person, but recently reactivated its automatic train operation system.
Now, continuing to follow best practices, Metro has announced plans to move towards driverless trains.
tinyurl.com/yft73mru
Now, continuing to follow best practices, Metro has announced plans to move towards driverless trains.
tinyurl.com/yft73mru
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This project is good, even if it feels a bit silly to spend this much time and money building a new electric rail line if they're not going to run it at least every hour.
I definitely recommend checking out Keith's YouTube channel for more great videos!
I definitely recommend checking out Keith's YouTube channel for more great videos!
Wondering what the South Shore Line’s new stations look like but feeling frustrated with the delayed opening? I got you
youtube.com/shorts/m6gKO...
youtube.com/shorts/m6gKO...
The Chicago Area’s Biggest Rail Expansion in 30 Years is Coming to Indiana #infrastructure #chicago
YouTube video by Car Free Keith
youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:25 PM
This project is good, even if it feels a bit silly to spend this much time and money building a new electric rail line if they're not going to run it at least every hour.
I definitely recommend checking out Keith's YouTube channel for more great videos!
I definitely recommend checking out Keith's YouTube channel for more great videos!
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They line up perfectly.
November 22, 2025 at 2:32 AM
They line up perfectly.
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Check out this 1923 transit plan commissioned by the Chicago City Council. We use to be insanely ambitious. A network like this would've supported Paris-level population densities.
It's never too late!
It's never too late!
November 21, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Check out this 1923 transit plan commissioned by the Chicago City Council. We use to be insanely ambitious. A network like this would've supported Paris-level population densities.
It's never too late!
It's never too late!
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Our moment is now! 🚉🌳 @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social #BuildtheQueensLink
November 10, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Our moment is now! 🚉🌳 @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social #BuildtheQueensLink
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Democrats: *get the most high-info, engaged base in American history*
Also democrats: "these rubes will never see through my cunning ploy to have my best friend vote for the bill I've been negotiating while I quietly feign impotence! Maybe he can even vote for the MTP but against formal passage..."
Also democrats: "these rubes will never see through my cunning ploy to have my best friend vote for the bill I've been negotiating while I quietly feign impotence! Maybe he can even vote for the MTP but against formal passage..."
November 10, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Democrats: *get the most high-info, engaged base in American history*
Also democrats: "these rubes will never see through my cunning ploy to have my best friend vote for the bill I've been negotiating while I quietly feign impotence! Maybe he can even vote for the MTP but against formal passage..."
Also democrats: "these rubes will never see through my cunning ploy to have my best friend vote for the bill I've been negotiating while I quietly feign impotence! Maybe he can even vote for the MTP but against formal passage..."
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I’ve always had more faith in the party than it deserves, but at this point, it’s a bunch of feckless dinosaurs so unprepared to take up the mantle of fighting authoritarianism and with the political astuteness of a rock. Awful.
I'm hearing the same thing. Dems are nearing a surrender. I'm shocked. Largest protest in history + best election night in years + polling showing we're kicking their ass in public opinion. And now Dems may cave.
It ain't over til it's over, so please do call if you've got a Dem senator.
It ain't over til it's over, so please do call if you've got a Dem senator.
Sounds like the squishes in the senate caucus are ready to pull the plug with no ACA changes. This is real. If you want to register your opinion you shld call yr senator in the next hour. They not only want to reopen w/nothing. They want cover from their colleagues who still want to hold out.
November 9, 2025 at 9:51 PM
I’ve always had more faith in the party than it deserves, but at this point, it’s a bunch of feckless dinosaurs so unprepared to take up the mantle of fighting authoritarianism and with the political astuteness of a rock. Awful.
No means no, Andrew
November 8, 2025 at 5:04 PM
No means no, Andrew
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Well, I see where we need to extend the subways.
November 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Well, I see where we need to extend the subways.
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Today’s best metaphor: An MTA bus running over some Cuomo gutter trash.
November 5, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Today’s best metaphor: An MTA bus running over some Cuomo gutter trash.
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you seem confused
he got +43.3 points over the republican
he got +43.3 points over the republican
November 5, 2025 at 1:51 PM
you seem confused
he got +43.3 points over the republican
he got +43.3 points over the republican
Opinion | Mamdani’s Victory Is Less Significant Than You Think
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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Is that an M train 👀
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A sneak peek at the cover of next week’s issue, which celebrates Zohran Mamdani’s historic win. #NewYorkerCovers
https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/451hFM
https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/451hFM
November 5, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Is that an M train 👀
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worth noting that Mamdani did *not* take the bait
November 4, 2025 at 7:37 PM
worth noting that Mamdani did *not* take the bait
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Andrew Cuomo made your electrical bill go up because RFK Jr. made him afraid of atoms
Cuomo championed and won another prize environmentalist wish-list items including closure of the Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant in the Hudson Valley and blocking gas pipelines. 6/
November 3, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Andrew Cuomo made your electrical bill go up because RFK Jr. made him afraid of atoms
If you want any further proof the Andrew Cuomo is a NIMBY.
November 1, 2025 at 9:39 PM
If you want any further proof the Andrew Cuomo is a NIMBY.
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this is why I think Matt Yglesias’ stance that we shouldn’t talk about anything other than healthcare is insane
the average American doesn’t yet realize that Trump has created a Gestapo. Democrats need to talk about it and raise awareness of videos like this rather than just ignore it.
the average American doesn’t yet realize that Trump has created a Gestapo. Democrats need to talk about it and raise awareness of videos like this rather than just ignore it.
Here’s a disturbing video from Evanston of a federal agent hitting a man on the ground as people yell that he can’t breathe.
November 1, 2025 at 1:53 PM
this is why I think Matt Yglesias’ stance that we shouldn’t talk about anything other than healthcare is insane
the average American doesn’t yet realize that Trump has created a Gestapo. Democrats need to talk about it and raise awareness of videos like this rather than just ignore it.
the average American doesn’t yet realize that Trump has created a Gestapo. Democrats need to talk about it and raise awareness of videos like this rather than just ignore it.
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NYC: Vote YES on ballot props 2-4. We at DSA' Social Housing campaign @housethefuture.bsky.social support them to move affordable and social housing along at the city AND state levels.
October 27, 2025 at 3:12 PM
NYC: Vote YES on ballot props 2-4. We at DSA' Social Housing campaign @housethefuture.bsky.social support them to move affordable and social housing along at the city AND state levels.
New rule: put Andrew Cuomo on mute whenever he talks. It is going to provide the exact same educational value, which is none, given Cuomo is just going lie and take things out of context.
October 22, 2025 at 11:09 PM
New rule: put Andrew Cuomo on mute whenever he talks. It is going to provide the exact same educational value, which is none, given Cuomo is just going lie and take things out of context.