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National links: Honolulu's Skyline begins service as the newest rail line in the US – Greater Greater Washington

Skyline opens for service in Honolulu. Colorado transit agencies launch free fares for the summer to combat smog. Cities and states nationwide look to avoid a California-style housing crisis.

Tuesday's Headlines Are Not Joking — Streetsblog USA

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets won the NBA championship, but the U.S. is far down in the global standings for new transit lines.

Commuter rail restoration in West Chester could cost a fraction of SEPTA's original price tag

Advocates looking to restore commuter rail service between West Chester and Philadelphia got an informal go-ahead to continue developing a plan from Borough council on Tuesday. The Committee to Reestablish Rail Service to West Chester believes service could be restored with an upfront cost of just $16.4 million, which is much lower than the $380 million price tag SEPTA placed on the project.

Wednesday's Headlines as We Move to the End – Streetsblog USA

It’s our annual December donation drive. Please give from the heart (and wallet!) by clicking here. Thanks. Don’t forget it’s still our December donation drive for Streetsblog USA and our friends at Streetsblog NYC and Streetfilms, so click the icon to the right and give freely! Thanks. The $14 billion for transit in the new coronavirus relief package will be allocated within the next 30 days (Mass Transit Mag). Unfortunately, the package also includes $10 billion for highways (Transport Topics). Sun Belt cities are known for being auto-centric, but expanding public transit is helping cities like Austin and Phoenix attract new residents and jobs (like it always does!). (Forbes)

Violent Crime Rate Doubles On Chicago Rail System, Even With Stepped-Up Police And Far Fewer Riders