Protests Lay Bare Structural Racism in Transit Policing
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Even after COVID-19, the governor and MTA doubled down on hiring more cops for the subway. Will a popular movement open a debate about the control of public space?
Recent Streetsblog CALIFORNIA posts about Public Transportation
L.A. Metro Sides with Police, Against Riders – Shuts Down System, Shuttles Arrestees
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By suspending service and shuttling arrestees, Metro leadership sided with the police, against the needs of its largely Black and brown ridership
No Way to Cross the Bay
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With AC Transit shutting down at 7:30 p.m., and BART shutting down at 9 p.m., there is now no way to cross the Bay at night without a car
SFMTA Helps Crowd Control/Riot Police
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Is this ever a proper role for Muni?
Chicago Transit Suspends Service During Protests, Stranding the Vulnerable
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The nationwide protests that started this weekend were born out of anger regarding systemic racism. Unfortunately in response to these protests, Mayor Lightfoot says that transit austerity is the best response.
Metro Pursuing Disruptive Centinela Grade Separation on Nearly Complete Crenshaw Line
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Do Crenshaw transit riders really need a two-year bus bridge, so more drivers can get to Inglewood's stadium?