Public transportation
Trains to run on special Rosh Hashanah schedule, Israel Railways announces
On the eve of the holiday, Friday, September 11, trains will operate from approximately 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with increased service on the Haifa-Tel Aviv line.
Jerusalem's L3 opens after years of delays, turning one light rail line into a network
Gush Dan metro could operate on Shabbat as driverless trains may cut NIS 150m. in annual costs
Jerusalem's Green Line begins service, expanding light rail network
Gur Hasidic community in Arad instructs students to ride busses according to gender
The notice instructed passengers to board through the rear door and sit at the back of the bus “in order to allow the students to travel separately.”
Former PM Bennett backs civil marriage, public transport on Shabbat
Naftali Bennett’s remarks in favor of civil marriage and public transport on Shabbat draw praise from left-wing figures but face sharp criticism from haredi parties.
Israel’s chief rabbis protest planned Shabbat public transportation
The letter was sent amid the ongoing Operation Roaring Lion, with the planned operations aiming to help stranded Israelis return home from Ben-Gurion Airport after landing.
Escape from Tel Aviv: Taking the train to Jerusalem on the second day of the war - feature
he tension on this very familiar journey, one I make a few times a month, brought to mind a line from a book: “Up mountain roads/‘round hairpin curves/with eagle eyes/and steely nerves.”
Man who tried to light 12-year-old on fire initially planned kidnapping, police say
An initial investigation found that the suspect, a 30-year-old Jerusalem resident, boarded the bus on February 1 with a bottle containing a "flammable substance," intending some form of arson.
Language barriers, crime, transportation harming Arab economy, experts say
According to experts, the Arab economy in Israel is plagued by a lack of Hebrew skills, high crime rates, and subpar public transportation. A recent event sought to find a solution.
Israel Police arrest 30-year-old for trying to light a child on fire on public transportation
The victim, a Jerusalem resident who was on his way to school in Beitar Illit, sustained only minor injuries to his hands.
Israel’s infrastructure paradox: Innovation without environmental foundations - opinion
Israel’s greatest environmental challenge is being a highly developed, innovative country with key infrastructure missing
Study shows more walking during commutes can improve health, without increasing travel time
The More Walking Project is a population-based wellness initiative that promotes walking by modifying trip planning to incorporate more active transportation.
New data maps Israel’s freedom divide: Liberal cities surge, conservative ones slip
The index measures municipal performance across 11 areas tied directly to daily life, including education oversight, gender-segregated events, religious budgets, and transparency.
