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If the government is serious about optimising the Upfield line, it must be duplicated. And if LXR is a fait accompli, the government must design the new stations with pedestrian amenity in mind, with exits at both ends of the platforms, and construct them in locations that enhance, rather than compromise, bus connections.

Passengers and businesses are set to benefit from enhanced broadband connectivity along the soon to be reopened passenger railway line between Bicester Village and Bletchley. On behalf of England’s Connected Heartland, Oxfordshire County Council has selected AWTG, a 5G mobile private network supplier, to install infrastructure along the route following a public procurement exercise. AWTG will begin work on the project over coming weeks. #railnews #railways #ukrail #rail 

Supplier Picked to Deliver Oxfordshire and Bucks 5G Rail and Broadband Project Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) and England's Connected Heartland (ECH) have selected #AWTG, a supplier of #5G mobile private networks, to improve 📈 broadband and mobile connectivity 🔁along the Bicester Village to Bletchley railway line. This railway line, part of the East West Rail (EWR) project, is set to reopen for passenger services and aims to link Oxford and Cambridge. 🌐🛜 Read more on: https://lnkd.in/guSPNjiM

NEW STORY // A First Look at Seattle Center Monorail Station's Planned Access Upgrades https://lnkd.in/gUrES6bJ Long-awaited upgrades to the Seattle Monorail's outdated Seattle Center Station are moving forward, spurred by a $15 million federal grant for accessibility improvements approved in 2022. The station's overhaul is a critical step in bringing the station up to basic accessibility standards, but also for accommodating s...

Public-private partnership model in metro transit systems Encounter the blueprint for the future of urban transit where the metro station entry structure is merged with private properties. This design of underground station links each aspect of transit with business properties, in an effort to produce a bustling center of commerce. I have merged elements of the private sector with public infrastructure to create a sustainable revenue stream for Metro Rail Corporation that results in a mutually beneficial relationship between commuters and small businesses, redefining the convenience of connectivity. Image credit: AI-generated render of a metro station's exterior for an underground station.

VNC LP#497 Sound Transit 3 (ST3) System The Sound Transit 3 (ST3) System Plan will improve and expand the regional mass transit system by connecting the major cities in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties with light rail, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), express bus and commuter rail. PROPOSED ST3 PROJECTS: 1. Link Light Rail Sound Transit launched Link light rail as part of Sound Move and is expanding Link under the voter-approved Sound Transit 2 plan. 2. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Sound Transit 3 adds Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in two corridors either in principally exclusive right-of-way or in managed toll lanes that provide substantially equivalent speed and reliability as uncongested highway speeds. 3. Sounder Rail The Sounder south line capital improvement program helps meet growing demand for service by increasing system capacity and enhancing service. © Sound Transit #ST3 #infrastructure #transportation #sound transit #megaprojects

Bus back better: an overview of the bus networks undergoing redesigns in the Washington region.

Passengers and businesses are set to benefit from enhanced broadband connectivity along the section of East West Rail between Bicester Village and Bletchley. On behalf of England’s Connected Heartland, Oxfordshire County Council has selected AWTG Ltd, a 5G mobile private network supplier, to install infrastructure along the route following a public procurement exercise. AWTG will begin work on the project over coming weeks. Funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (following a bid formally supported by EEH), the project aims to enhance rail passenger connectivity and bring benefits to businesses and residents along the route. There will be an extension of fixed wireless broadband to rural communities and trackside business parks, and to farms to support agritech applications. The 5G rail project aims to develop a combined revenue commercial model for delivering enhanced passenger connectivity through onboard WiFi. Train companies will also be able to offload data collected onboard their services for operational purposes.

Network Rail are now consulting on early proposals for improvements to platforms, track and signalling at Manchester Oxford Road station. https://lnkd.in/dWSxwJKg

Transforming downtown mobility with Youngstown SMART2, a $33 million multimodal system that works to accommodate the city's size and transportation needs. The 3-year project includes the improvement of 8 main corridors downtown that prioritize traffic safety and efficiency for both drivers and pedestrians. Through close collaboration with our teaming partner, WSP, and local stakeholders, our team successfully navigated the complex challenges of a multi-year CPM schedule. Visit our site to learn more: https://ow.ly/KUgR50Uz15E #CommunityImpact #SMART2 #Youngstown #Multimodal