cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/6076845

Britain is out. Northern Ireland is in.

https://www.deutschebahn.com/en/presse/press_releases/DB-presents-study-on-expansion-of-high-speed-rail-in-Europe-10878406

money shots here (light rail + metro) and here (commuter rail)

All doable + accessibility for all stations, modern signaling, and platform doors for less than the cost of the Grand Paris Express.

Worldwide, metro service availability has expanded exponentially. In 1950, only 24 metropolitan areas in 13 countries globally could boast of a subway, elevated line, or monorail. Today, 232 metropolitan areas in 63 countries can make such a claim.

Portugal is trying to break its car addiction by focusing mainly on developing the transit system, since its ancient streets are too narrow for separated bike lanes.

Micromobility is in the middle of a massive boom in popularity, with e-scooters and rental bicycles becoming ubiquitous in cities worldwide. These new forms of transportation are often incentivized by governments and embraced by citizens, but nevertheless need careful management as they compete for road space with traditional modes, and add to the growing ranks of vulnerable road users