TransportationPolicy
DOT Removes Bike Lanes and Speed Cameras from Safety List
The Trump administration quietly removed bike lanes and speed cameras from the FHWA's proven safety measures list, drawing backlash from safety advocates.
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ConsumerEconomy
Shared Bike Prices Soar in China, Raising Affordability Fear
China's shared bike prices have surged six-fold in a decade, with unlock fees approaching 2 yuan. An investigation reveals the strategy behind the hikes.
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TransportationEconomy
China Railway Sets H1 Record: 2.348 Billion Passenger Trips
China's railway system handled 2.348 billion passenger trips in H1 2026, a 5% year-on-year increase, setting a new record for the period.
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Society & CultureEconomy
China's Summer Travel Season Opens with Record Rail Numbers
China's summer railway travel season begins with 38 million passengers in three days. Railway projects 1.01 billion travelers over 62-day period.
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Infrastructure & TransportEconomy
Hangzhou-Taizhou High-Speed Railway Trial Run Begins
The Wenzhou-Yuhuan section of the Hangzhou-Taizhou HSR begins trial operations, marking the final step before the line opens by end of July 2026.
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Infrastructure & Transportation
China's National Railway Rolls Out New Train Schedule
China's national railway implements a new July 1 schedule, adding 106 passenger and 111 freight trains while opening the Xi'an-Shiyan high-speed rail link.
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InfrastructureChina
Xi'an-Shiyan HSR Opens as Qinghai-Tibet Railway Turns 20
China celebrates twin railway milestones: Xi'an-Shiyan high-speed railway opens while the Qinghai-Tibet Railway marks 20 transformative years.
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EconomySociety
Belgium's July 1 Overhaul: Higher Costs, Flexi-Jobs, Rules
Belgium faces major changes July 1: service vouchers rise to €10.60, flexi-jobs expand, a €3 parcel tax, and stricter train rules.
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Infrastructure & TransportChina
Xi-Yu High-Speed Rail Tunnel Breaks Through in China
The Beiping Tunnel on the Xi'an-Chongqing high-speed railway has broken through, a major milestone in China's infrastructure push toward 2028 completion.
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Infrastructure & Transportation
Sichuan to Fix Excessive Highway Speed Limit Zones in 2026
Sichuan Province announces plans to reduce excessive highway speed limit zones after drivers question 80 km/h limits on roads designated as high-speed.
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TransportationInfrastructure
China Railway to Implement New Train Schedule from July 1
China Railway announces new train schedule effective July 1, adding 106 passenger and 111 freight trains, with new HSR routes and Xi'an East Station.
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InfrastructureChina
Xi'an East Station Opens as Major High-Speed Rail Hub
Xi'an East Railway Station is now operational, linking Xi'an-Yan'an and Xi'an-Shiyan HSR. It's the first major rail project of China's 15th Five-Year Plan.
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TransportationEconomy
China Railway Passenger Traffic Hits Record in Jan-May 2026
China's railway carried over 1.9 billion passengers from January to May 2026, a 5.7% year-on-year increase, setting a new historical record for the period.
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SocietyTransport
China Lets Children Buy Railway Travel Passes at Half Price
China's railway authority now allows children to buy tourism count-based travel passes at 50% of the adult fare, offering family travel discounts.
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Economy & Trade
China Unveils Three-Year Plan to Boost Car Rental Industry
China's ten government departments issue a three-year plan to transform car rental, targeting airport coverage and free cross-city returns by 2028.
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TransportationEconomy
China Civil Aviation Sets New Record with 61M Passengers
China's civil aviation sector carried 61.2 million passengers in April 2026, a new monthly record, driven by strong international travel growth of 5.8%.
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TransportationU.S. News
LIRR Strike Ends: Busiest US Commuter Rail Resumes Service
The Long Island Rail Road resumes service after a three-day strike ends with a deal between the MTA and five unions, affecting 250,000 daily commuters.
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