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The New York City Transportation system has a transportation system which includes one of the largest subway systems in the world; the world's first mechanically ventilated vehicular tunnel; and an aerial tramway. New York City is also home to an extensive bus system in each of the five boroughs; citywide and Staten Island ferry systems; and numerous yellow taxis and boro taxis throughout the city. Private cars are less used compared to other cities in the rest of the United States.

Within the New York City metropolitan area, the airport system—which includes John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport (located in New Jersey), Stewart Airport and a few smaller facilities—is one of the largest in the world. The Port of New York and New Jersey, which includes the waterways around New York City and its metropolitan area, is one of the busiest seaports in the United States. There are also three commuter rail systems, the PATH rapid transit system to New Jersey, and various ferries between Manhattan and New Jersey. Numerous separate bus systems also operate to Westchester County, Nassau County, and New Jersey. For private vehicles, a system of expressways and parkways connects New York City with its suburbs.

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Selected article The London low emission zone (LEZ) is a charging scheme that aims to reduce the pollution emissions of diesel-fuelled commercial vehicles in London. Vehicles whose emissions exceed pre-determined levels are charged to enter Greater London. Operation of the low emission zone started operating on 4 February 2008 followed by a phased introduction of an stricter emission standard up to 2012. The scheme is administered by Transport for London (TfL) for the Greater London Authority. The scheme applies to diesel engine vehicles over 1.205 tonnes, which must be registered with TfL. The scheme does not affect cars or motorcycles. Owners of vehicles that do not meet these requirements must pay a fee of up to £200 with failure to pay resulting in a fine. A limited range of vehicles are exempted or able to obtain a discount from the charge. Payment of the LEZ charge is in addition to any congestion charge required. Like the congestion charge, the zone is monitored using Automatic Number Plate Reading Cameras to record number plates. Vehicles entering or moving within the zone are checked against the records of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency to enable TfL to pursue vehicles that have not paid. (Full article...) All selected articles Today's anniversary Charles Henry Holden (12 May 1875–1 May 1960) was an English architect best known for his designs of some of the 1920s and 1930s stations on the London Underground, but who was already a distinguished architect before then, notably for his Imperial War Graves Commission cemeteries in Belgium and northern France. Among his early architectural works at the beginning of the 20th century were Bristol Central Library and British Medical Association building in Strand. From the 1920s to the 1940s Holden was architect for numerous projects for the Underground Electric Railways Company of London and later London Transport. The earliest of Holden's commissions included stations on the southward extension of the Northern line to Morden in 1925-6 and a new company headquarters in 1927-9. The 1930-3 Piccadilly line extensions gave Holden the chance to develop a new type of station. Aiming for a striking and inviting modern appearance, he produced a set of designs based on simple, geometric forms built of brick and concrete. A number of these stations are listed buildings. Many of Holden's later designs for Underground stations went unrealised or were scaled back because of World War II with only East Finchley representative of a series of stations planned for the cancelled extension of the Northern line to Bushey Heath and with stations on the Central line's extension into east London being scaled back by post-war austerity. Modestly believing that architecture was a joint effort, Holden twice declined the offer of a Knighthood. (Full article...) All Selected biographies

Selected pictures Gondolas of the Emirates Air Line cable car cross the River Thames from Greenwich Peninsula to Royal Docks. Eurostar Class 373 trains at St Pancras station. Shaftesbury Avenue from Piccadilly Circus, in the West End of London, 1949. The multi-level junction between the M23 and M25 motorways near Merstham in Surrey. The M23 passes over the M25 with bridges carrying interchange slip roads for the two motorways in between. Archer statue by Eric Aumonier at East Finchley Underground station. Day (left) and Night (right) sculptures by Sir Jacob Epstein on the London Underground's headquarters at 55 Broadway. TX4 London Taxi at Heathrow Airport. Arguably the best-preserved disused station building in London, this is the former Alexandra Palace station on the GNR Highgate branch (closed in 1954). It is now in use as a community centre (CUFOS). Albert Bridge, opened in 1873, crosses the River Thames between Chelsea and Battersea. London Overground Class 378 train on the East London Line in Hoxton. Planes waiting at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 4. London General Omnibus Company B-type bus B340 built in 1911 by AEC. One of a number of London buses purchased by the British military during World War I, this vehicle was operated on the Western Front. The Circle routes of Victorian London, comprising the Inner Circle, Middle Circle, Outer Circle and Super Outer Circle. Original stations on the Metropolitan Railway from The Illustrated London News, 27 December 1862. Vauxhall Bridge across the River Thames opened in 1906 and features sculptures by F. W. Pomeroy. Southern approach to the Rotherhithe Tunnel that runs under the River Thames in east London between Rotherhithe and Limehouse. Ruislip Lido Railway's 12-inch (300 mm) gauge locomotive "Mad Bess" hauling a passenger train. 55 Broadway, headquarters of the UERL and its successors, is a Grade I listed building in Westminster designed by Charles Holden. Duck tour converted DUKW amphibious vehicle exiting the River Thames. Helicopter landing at London Heliport, a jetty constructed in the River Thames in Battersea. The south façade of King's Cross railway station London terminus of the East Coast Main Line. The western departures concourse of King's Cross railway station. Tram 2548 calls at Arena tram stop. This is one of the trams on the Tramlink network centred on Croydon in south London. View of Old London Bridge, circa 1632 by Claude de Jongh. Woolwich Ferry boats "John Burns" and "James Newman" on the River Thames, 2012. Early style tube roundel in mosaic at Maida Vale Underground station. Sailing ships at West India Docks on the Isle of Dogs in 1810. The docks opened in 1802 and closed in 1980 and have since been redeveloped as the Canary Wharf development. Hornsey Lane Bridge, Archway, more commonly known as "Suicide Bridge". Stockwell bus garage, Stockwell, a Grade II* listed building. An air raid shelter in a London Underground station during The Blitz. Qantas Boeing 747-400 about to land at Heathrow Airport, seen beyond the roofs of Myrtle Avenue, Hounslow. Victoria line 2009 Stock train at Euston. The newly constructed junction of the Westway (A40) and the West Cross Route (A3220) at White City, circa 1970. Continuation of the West Cross Route northwards under the roundabout was cancelled leaving two short unused stubs for the slip roads that would have been provided for traffic joining or leaving the northern section. Clapham Common Underground station north and south-bound platforms on the Northern line. The original Hampton Court Bridge in 1753, the first of four on the site. Escalators at Westminster Underground station descend between beams and columns of the station box to reach the deep-level Jubilee line platforms. London Underground Battery-electric locomotive L16 designed to operate over tracks where the traction current is turned off for maintenance work. "Boris Bikes" from the Santander Cycles hire scheme waiting for use at a docking station in Victoria. Preserved AEC Routemaster coaches in London Transport Green Line livery. A tram of the London United Tramways at Boston Road, Hanwell, circa 1910. The New Routemaster built by Wrightbus has three entrances, two staircases and is designed to be reminiscent of the Routemaster. Hammersmith Bridge, opened in 1887, crosses the River Thames in west London. Camden Lock or Hampstead Road Lock in Camden Town, north London is the only twin lock on the Regents Canal. Central London Railway poster, published in 1905. Rail, road and river traffic, seen from the London Eye. Thames Clippers service catamaran on the River Thames. A Hansom cab at Somerset House. Tower bridge; a bascule bridge across the River Thames. London Underground A60 Stock (left) and 1938 Stock (right) trains showing the difference in the sizes of the two types of rolling stock operated on the system. A60 stock trains operated on the surface and sub-surface sections of the Metropolitan line from 1961 to 2012 and 1938 Stock operated on various deep level tube lines from 1938 to 1988. All Selected pictures In the news Did you know...

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