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The FIFA World Cup transit test: Can trains and buses win over North America's car-loving fans?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America presents a major opportunity for public transport. Operators aim to attract fans to trains and buses, offering an alternative to costly air travel. While some cities are increasing fares, others maintain standard rates. This event is a crucial test for transit systems…

The Economic Times

World Cup fans face travel nightmare in US over spiraling costs: ‘It’s the most inaccessible one there’s ever been’

Fans are facing spiraling travel costs ahead of this summer’s World Cup

The Independent UK

World Cup transit sticker shock hits fans with tickets to matches in some US host cities

Fans heading to the World Cup in the U.S. are facing a new source of sticker shock: mass transit

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World Cup transit sticker shock hits fans with tickets to matches in some US host cities

Fans heading to the World Cup in the U.S. are facing a new source of sticker shock: mass transit

The Independent UK

North Texas’ largest public transit system may come undone in 2026

The push by four Dallas-area suburbs to exit the multi-city partnership comes as state transportation officials have said the state needs more public transit, not less.

The Texas Tribune

Building apartment projects near public transit helps address housing crisis, combat climate change

Quantavia Smith, who was often homeless for a decade, now has a studio apartment in Los Angeles with easy access to public transit

The Independent UK

A growing East Texas city is exploring a new transportation method: light rail

The Tyler metro area is home to about 250,000 and a growing health care hub. City leaders want to get ahead of more traffic.

The Texas Tribune

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Affordable housing push divides cities and states around the country

Zoning changes are presented as a way to increase affordable housing, but risk backlash.

Axios

What can convince Chicagoans to rely less on cars? City aims to make ‘transit-oriented development’ the answer

In the illustration, a sun-splashed residential block is lined with spindly trees as tall as the buildings, a bike lane bustles with riders, people cross the street by foot or wheelchair — and there’s not a driver in sight. “Make streets safer for Chicagoans who walk, bike, roll and ride,”…

Chicago Tribune

Rising wages can't keep up with soaring prices for gas, rent

Low-income families face shrinking budgets for other essentials, like food

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