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For those of you who work in cities hosting World Cup Matches, how do you expect that to impact your ability to provide travel training on those days, or this summer in general? ⚽️

Need help getting around Somerset County? RideWise is offering two in-person transportation workshops this month. The presentation will cover Somerset County buses, NJ Transit buses and trains, and Uber, including where these services can take you, what they cost, and more. Register by clicking one of the links below.

Wednesday 6/3 from 11am-12pm at the Bridgewater library transportation workshop https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/16150969

Monday 6/8 from 1pm-2pm-Manville library transportation workshop https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/16104829

The R-word didn't stop being used because something cooler replaced it. It faded because people fought to end it. And now it's creeping back, dressed up as a punchline, an insult, or a throwaway comment, including in shows like Euphoria and stand-up specials. It was never any of those things. And people with disabilities have dealt with this word their entire lives.

In our blog, people share exactly what this word has meant in their lives and the moments they heard it, who said it, and what it cost them. Their stories are honest, painful, and important. And they are exactly why this conversation still matters.

Read their words. Sit with their experiences. And then make two choices: never use it again and say something when others do.

Learn more about how the R-word impacts the lives of people with disabilities: https://bit.ly/42Zth3T

https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/delivery-robots-invading-la-sidewalks-160527623.html

Delivery Robots Are Invading LA Sidewalks – And Residents Are Furious Delivery robots spread across LA sidewalks creating accessibility barriers for wheelchair users and visually impaired pedestrians despite corporate safety claims.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/us-host-cities-made-transit-084500316.html

US host cities made transit improvements a World Cup goooooooal From Seattle to Atlanta, host cities used the tournament to speed up rail and bus upgrades years in the making — while trying to avoid the mistakes of past World Cups.

https://www.kctv5.com/2026/06/01/kansas-city-bus-fares-return-after-six-years-free-transit-heres-what-you-need-know/

Kansas City bus fares return after six years of free transit. Here’s what you need to know Bus riders in Kansas City will pay fares for the first time since 2020, ending six years of free transit

https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/northern-illinois-transit-authority-act-now-in-effect/

Advocate says Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act, now in effect, will improve transit around Chicago area The Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act​ goes into effect Monday, bringing some changes to public transportation across Chicago and the suburbs.

https://6abc.com/post/septa-rolls-first-digital-real-time-arrival-screen-broad-street-oregon-avenue-bus-stop-south-philadelphia/19179684/

SEPTA rolls out first digital real-time arrival screen at South Philadelphia bus stop The solar-powered, e-paper signs show live arrival times and include a text-to-speech button for blind and low-vision riders.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/05/21/waukegan-accessibility-plan/

Waukegan studying accessiblity of pedestrian infrastructure: ‘A blueprint to …. modernize Waukegan for generations to come’ Over the summer, people will be walking every inch of those sidewalks.

https://www.kmbc.com/article/kansas-city-world-cup-transit-transportation-streetcar/71365919 or just in general if you happen to be visiting KC...

World Cup transportation: What to know about the KC Streetcar If you're new to Kansas City, you might be wondering the best way to get around town. Here's what to know about the KC Streetcar.